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The Original Backpackers Lodge

160-162 Victoria Street | Kings Cross, Sydney, New South Wales 2011, Australia (City East)
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

Really great 10 bed room, with a balcony overlooking the road, spacious for a 10 bed. Amazing showers - better than mine at home whilst I was there 4 bathrooms were being redone as well as a couple of rooms. Really good kitchen although a little small and closed at 10pm which is a little early. Otherwise clean, friendly, good... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

You get what you pay for. Bathrooms are clean but the showers are not always hot. The hostel is big so it's busy in the kitchen and communal area. Also hardly any forks so go for soup if you cook. They do make people vacate the communal courtyard at 10pm so that's good for noise levels. However they just move... More

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Bedford, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

My partner and I stayed here for a week whilst working in Sydney on a Working Holiday Visa before getting our own flat and having moved from the hostel next door - Zing. It feels a little older than Zing, but the building itself in its day was probably not too bad on the eyes! The price wasn't too bad... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013 via mobile

Don't be misguided by all the awards. You'll find gum, hair, used condoms,... everywhere. Staff was friendly! Some bathrooms are up to date, some are disgusting. When we're back we're happy to pay more for a hotel.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

Got a bad room the one closest to the reception, Had pre-booked 4 nights didn't sleep much. Was traveling for 6 months, I remember this hostel as one of the worst during my trip. It is a party hostel " located at famous kings cross (the party area in Sydney To many "Hey- -I am- so- coo-l I've -been in-... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2013

We stayed here for 16 nights over the Christmas period in private room with shared bathroom. Had it not been for the minimum stay over the Christmas period of 10 days, we wouldn't have stayed here as long as we did. The room was clean enough and fairly sized for 2 of us with a fridge, tv and fan. Our... More

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Kathmandu
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2012

Stayed here for 2 nights in a private room. The room was very clean, comfortable and had a TV, fridge and Fan. It's has been the best vale for money hostel I have stayed in while in Australia. The staff have been great organising trips and giving advise for the city. The kitchen has what you need and the TV... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2012

The staff here are lovely and very on the ball with organisation and tourist information. The hostel is very big and can get quite noisey if your window overlooks the courtyard. However, everyone quietens down by 10pm so its not too bad. We really enjoyed our stay here, its very close to the Opera house and has a 24hr reception... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2012

Fortunately we stayed here for just one night, we were happy to leave! We stayed in a double room with bars in front of the windows, so it felt like we were in a prison cell. Also there was a strange, terrible smell in the room, which did'nt go away even after leaving the door and window open for a... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2012

It was a fun place to live for a short time, but the place could have been much cleaner and bigger than what I experienced in terms of bathrooms, toilets and bedrooms. The staff were really helpful and the place was buzzing all the time. For the price you pay per night per bed, this accomodation is worth living in.

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Address: 160-162 Victoria Street | Kings Cross, Sydney, New South Wales 2011, Australia
Region: Australia > New South Wales > Sydney > City East
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Ranked #44 of 126 Speciality lodging in Sydney
Price range (per night): RM84 - 175
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