Home Backpackers 
238 Elizabeth Street (Sydney) 2000
Home Backpackers offers comfortable budget accommodation right in the heart of Sydney CBD (Central Business District). The atmosphere is relaxed and activities are planned every night. WiFi is available in all public areas.
From Home Backpackers you can easily walk into the city, head down to Circular Quay or Darling Harbour, check out China Town and catch the bus to the beach. The hotel staff knows the best places to party, eat, see and experience, and is glad to give advice. If you are here on a working holiday, the staff can try and help you finding a job and getting a work visa.
Facilities include free internet facilities, 2 TV rooms and a comfy lounge room, coin operated laundry and ironing facilities, 2 fully equipped kitchens, lockers and mini safes and long-term storage.
The basic rooms all have fans, bedside tables and lamps, luggage racks, linen and black-out curtains. Some rooms have a mini fridge.
Score from 251 reviews
Good
6.2/10
Rooms: 36
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Address: 238 Elizabeth Street, Sydney 2000
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What people say
Friendly staff, good clean facilities, fantastic location. stayed in a 6 person room, the rooms themselves were fairly basic but that's to be expected. Reasonably priced, in all, no complaints, very happy with my stay.
the location was perfect for us, it's close to the central station, which was our main station to start every trip. the bedding was comfortable.
Value for money, very close to central station. all reviews »
The price, location.
Friendly people. close proximity to Paddys market, chinatown and Sydney buses, short walk to nite-life. It was ok for short stay with somewhere to rest up.
The location and the price. However I would be willing to pay more for
better facilities.
Late check in available.
Fairly friendly staff.
Location to central station is good.
Staff were great and friendly.
Staff helpful, cheap.
Location.
The location is good!.
the window was facing the street, and it was too damn noisy at night, the facilities like bathroom and toilets were super small and there was not enough bathroom in use. only two bathrooms in the whole building.
Only one tiny kitchen for everyone to share, and only 1 bowel and 1 cup in the place! We had to go and buy our own bowels.No fresh tea-towels. Bed was really squeaky.
Pillows were falling apart, our door on return to our room later in the day was unlocked on 2 occassions ... not a great feeling of security.
Sprained my ankle walking through the hall way because a step wasn't visible. room smelled very bad although tidy, room/bed on a lean so slid down the bed often during the night, a bit of a distance to central CBD and most attractions, run down.
The lock on the room didn't work so the room could not lock. The
website does not inform you that you need a padlock for the lockers in
each room they promote on their website. Fan in the bedroom did not work
and the pillow provided was so shabby, barely recognisable as a pillow.
The shower head did not stay upright which meant you had to work with it
at a very low angle. Very run down in many aspects and little upkeep
seemed apparent.
Too hot in the room From central heating. Bathrooms and toilet too small.
Strange layout.
Wasn't told about any facilities such as lounge room or kitchen, or BBQ area if there was one.
Room bare, carpet and walls dirty, shared shower and bathrooms not modern or clean. Much better places to stay in Sydney for similar amounts of $$.
Staff young and inexperienced and with obvious ineptitude.
Beds were awful and had bed bugs that ate me alive........
Dirty, noisy, too few showers, hot room.
Un-cleanliness, Price. Management were a bit rude - not great customer service, curtain in room was broken, hole in wall of shower stuffed with toilet paper. It said free tea, coffee, jam and toast but when I looked there were no cups to drink this out of and no milk and no eivdence and of the toast and jam.
The room, the toilet and the kitchen are not clean , feel not so good to
stay for a few nights!.
Bed bugs, filthy room, drunk man jumping on me at 4 am,never stay here, an absolute dive and I have done a lot of backpacking all over the world. I am lodging a complaint with the health department.
the hotel was discusting....
the staff's attitude made me feel so bad when I arrived this hostel. Kitchen, toilet, bathroom...everything was terrible, dirty. I will never choose this hostel. never.
Too dirty.
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Home Backpackers Room information
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Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
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from AUD 29.00 |
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This room features a locker for each guest, which can fit a large suitcase or backpack.
Room Facilities: Shared Toilet, Shared Bathroom, Fan
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Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
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1 |
from AUD 23.00 |
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This room features a locker for each guest, which can fit a large suitcase or backpack.
Room Facilities: Shared Toilet, Shared Bathroom, Fan
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Double Bunk
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2 |
from AUD 72.00 |
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A double room that can accommodate a 3rd person at extra charge, or be a twin room.
Room Facilities: Shared Toilet, Shared Bathroom, Refrigerator, Fan
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Double Ensuite Room
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2 |
from AUD 90.00 |
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This room features a private bathroom. It includes a fan, a bedside table, a luggage rack, linen and a small fridge.
Please note that the rates are based on 2 guests. There is no capacity for additional guests.
Room Facilities: Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, Toilet, Shower, Seating Area, Refrigerator, Radio, Fan, Bathroom
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Quad Room with Shared Bathroom
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4 |
from AUD 108.00 |
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Dormitory Style - Two Bunk Beds. Rate for room only.
NOTE: This room type does not have a private ensuite/bathroom. Shared facilities are available for guest use.
Rates are for 4 people. The room caters for a maximum of 4 adults.
Room Facilities: Shared Toilet, Shared Bathroom, Refrigerator, Fan
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Amenities at Home Backpackers
Transportation
Shuttle Service (surcharge), Airport Shuttle (surcharge), Airport Shuttle
Services
Internet Services
Miscellaneous
Non-Smoking Rooms, Designated Smoking Area
Front-desk/reception area services
Tour Desk, Ticket Service, Safety Deposit Box, Luggage Storage, Lockers
Food & Drink
Vending Machine (drinks)
Cleaning services
Laundry
Business facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Food & Drink
Free toast and jams with tea/coffee available in the mornings.
Hotel information details
Located just a few steps from Central station, we offer comfortable budget accommodation right in the heart of Sydney and a jam packed line up of entertainment each night.
Our staff are a mix of travellers and true Sydney-siders who know the best places to party, eat, travel, see and experience. With HOME Backpackers as your base you’ll easily be able to see all what Sydney has to offer by day and soak up the nightlife, whatever your style.
Situated just near Central Station on the edge of the CBD, all the major attractions are with in 30 minutes walk or bus ride.
We are very close to all the major sporting, concert and festival venues:
The Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG)
Sydney Football Stadium (SFS) and Moore Park
Centennial Park
Sydney Exhibition Centre
Sydney Entertainment Centre
Olympic Park, which is a 10 minute train ride from Central Station
On a working holiday? We can help you find a job and give you work visa information.
Important information to guests
Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a credit card.
Please note that that Home Backpackers does not accept payments with American Express credit cards.
Reception hours are 08:00 - 20:00 with after hours check-in available. Please advise the hotel of your estimated time of arrival at the time of booking.
If checking in after hours, please see the phone number on the door; please call that number on arrival and the night manager will come and check you in.
Information about the area
From Home Backpackers you can walk into the city, head down to Circular Quay or Darling Harbour, check out China Town or catch the bus to Bondi beach, Coogee beach, and its all at the door.
We are very close to all the major sporting, concert and festival venues:
The Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG)
Sydney Football Stadium (SFS) and Moore Park
Centennial Park
Sydney Exhibition Centre
Sydney Entertainment Centre
Olympic Park, which is a 10 minute train ride from Central Station
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Home Backpackers is set in Sydney, 300 metres from Capitol Theatre and 1.2 km from Darling Harbour Sydney.
Some rooms include a seating area for your convenience.
There is ticket service at the property.
Allianz Stadium is 1.7 km from Home Backpackers, while Circular Quay is 2.3 km from the property. Sydney Airport is 7 km away.
Room information details
We offer basic rooms to get a good night's sleep. All rooms have fans, bedside tables and lamps, luggage racks, linen and block-out curtains. Some room have mini fridges.
Travelling information
ARRIVING AT CENTRAL STATION (bus or train)
HOME Backpackers is only a two minute walk from Central Station, Sydney’s major transport hub for local and interstate travel. Leave the station and find the Elizabeth Street exit, walk 200-400 metres to your left (depending on your exit point), cross the road and HOME Backpackers is right there at number 238 Elizabeth Street.
ARRIVING BY PLANE (two options)
1 - Catch the train to Central station (cost around AUD 14.40) and follow Central Station directions above.
2 - If you are staying for a minimum of three days we will pay for your direct shuttle. Just keep the receipt. Ask at Airport Information for the shuttle bus to the City. Let the driver know where you’re going and they will drop you off at our reception
Home Backpackers Policies
Check-in
14:00 - 00:00
Check-out
04:00 - 10:00
Accepted CreditCards at Hotel
The hotel reserves the right to preauthorise credit cards prior to arrival.
American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Bankcard, Eftpos, MasterCard
Cancellation Policy
If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
Children and Extra Bed Policy
Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.
There is no capacity for extra beds/cots in the room.
Deposit Policy
100 percent of the first night will be charged on the day of booking and is refundable.
VAT and city/tourist taxes
10 % VAT is included.
Service charge is not applicable.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Internet
Wired internet is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Meal Plan
Breakfast is not included, breakfast menu is available and costs vary.
Parking
No parking available.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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