Sydney Backpackers is a popular hostel located in the heart of Sydney, offering budget-friendly accommodations to travelers. Based on user reviews, here’s a concise overview of the good and bad aspects of staying at this hostel.
1/5
Safety index
86 out of 100
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Sydney Backpackers - Hostel
5.8
(1,237 ratings)
Sydney, Australia -
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280 m Sydney Town Hall
560 m Sydney Tower
980 m SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
Hotel Overview
Hotel highlights
- Location: It's in a prime spot, close to major attractions, making it convenient for tourists.
- Affordability: Provides a budget-friendly option without compromising on the essential amenities.
- Atmosphere: Known for its friendly environment, promoting social interactions among guests.
- Cleanliness: Despite the challenges of maintaining a hostel, it scores well on cleanliness.
- Staff: The helpful and informative staff enhance the overall experience of the visitors.
Area for improvement
- Noise Levels: Due to its location and the social nature of the hostel, it can get quite noisy at times.
- Room Size: The rooms can be cramped, especially when fully booked.
- Privacy: Lack of privacy is a common concern, given the shared accommodations.
- Wi-Fi Quality: The Wi-Fi connectivity is often reported to be unreliable and slow.
- Air Conditioning: Inadequate air conditioning can make the rooms uncomfortable during warmer months.
Amenities
Kitchen
Microwave
Living/Dining area
Free WiFi
Laundry
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
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5.8RateScore
Total 1,237 Reviews
RateScore is average rating from most popular providers
Blended Web Rating
5.6
6.2
booking
857 Reviews
5.6 / 10
expedia
380 Reviews
6.2 / 10
Hotel Quality
The quality chart is based on how hotel ratings changed over time.
Dec, 2023Now
General Info
Total number of rooms 20
Number of floors 4
Number of buildings/towers 1
WiFi Quality
Download, Mbps
Upload, Mbps
Ping, ms
Idle
9Download
68Upload
47Wifi Speed Is Good For
web browsing
HD online movies
group video calls
online streaming
4K online movies
online gaming
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Daytime safety
79 out of 100
Safe
Nighttime safety
53 out of 100
Risky
Sydney safety index
86
Overall Safety Index
Very Safe
An average rating of the six safety categories
86 out of 100
Women safety
Safe
Likelihood of inappropriate behavior against women.
74
Physical safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of injury due to harmful intent.
83
Property safety
Safe
Likelihood of theft.
69
Political safety
Very Safe
Potential for infringement of political rights or political unrest.
90
LGBTQ safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of harm or discrimination against LGBTQ persons or groups and level of caution required at location.
100
Medical safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of illness or disease, assessment of water and air quality, and access to reliable medical care.
100
34
Overall Crime index
Low
An average rating of the crime categories
34 out of 100
Property crime severity
Moderate
43
Mugging or robbery 28/100
Car theft 23/100
Car break-ins 31/100
Home break-ins 30/100
Violent crime severity
Low
33
Physical attacks 32/100
Racism or religion motivated attacks 26/100
Other crime severity
Low
35
Insult or harassment in public 36/100
Corruption or bribery 32/100
Drug problem 46/100
Prices Around Property
Average Daily Costs Per Person
Bottle of water 1.5L
$0.6 - $3.1
Coffee
$2.5 - $5.2
Beer 0.5L
$3.1 - $7.1
Meal, inexpensive restaurant
$9.3 - $30.8
Public transport, one-way ticket
$2.5 - $4.9
Taxi 1km (normal tariff)
$1.4 - $7.4
Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three-course
$49.3 - $154.2
Bottle of mid-range wine
$7.4 - $18.5
McMeal at McDonalds
$8.2 - $11.1
Coke/Pepsi 0.33L
$1.9 - $3.4
Public transport, monthly pass
$123.4 - $175.8
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.1 - $1.5
Mobile phone monthly plan
$12.3 - $43.2
Fitness club, monthly fee
$27.8 - $98.7
Weather In Sydney
°C
°F
Precipitation In Sydney
mm
in
Air Quality
Moderate
PM2.58
PM1017
27
Slight concern for sensitive groups. Most can continue outdoor activities.
Drinkable Water Quality
Poor
Water quality is very low. Consider alternative water drinking options.
Traffic around property
Moderate
Traffic is moving at a steady pace, smooth driving without significant delays.
House Rules
Check in after 14:00
Check out until 10:00
Children welcome
No pets