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Jolly Swagman Backpackers

2.0 star property
Central hotel connected to a shopping centre in Sydney with 10 restaurants

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom
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Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Room options

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Single Room, Shared Bathroom

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Individually furnished
Fridge
Fan
Hairdryer
Microwave
Oven
Toaster
Stovetop
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Double Room Ensuite

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Individually furnished
Fridge
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Oven
Toaster
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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2 Bed Private Room

2 Bed Private Room

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Individually furnished
Fridge
Fan
6 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Microwave
Oven
Toaster
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

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Individually furnished
Fridge
Fan
Hairdryer
Microwave
Oven
Toaster
Stovetop
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

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Individually furnished
Fridge
Fan
6 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Microwave
Oven
Toaster
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

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Individually furnished
Fridge
Fan
Hairdryer
Microwave
Oven
Toaster
Stovetop
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

4 Bed Private Room

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Individually furnished
Fridge
Fan
6 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Microwave
Oven
Toaster
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

3 Bed Private Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fridge
Fan
6 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Microwave
Oven
Toaster
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Map
27 Orwell Street, Potts Point, NSW, 2011

What's nearby

  • Royal Botanic Gardens - 16 min walk
  • Sydney Tower Eye - 3 min drive
  • Queen Victoria Building - 4 min drive
  • Sydney Opera House - 5 min drive
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Kings Cross Station - 4 min walk
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 6 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Potts Point Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Alamein Memorial Fountain - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bistro Rex - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café de la Fontaine - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Piña - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Jolly Swagman Backpackers

Hotel near Royal Botanic Gardens
Located close to Sydney Tower Eye and Queen Victoria Building, Jolly Swagman Backpackers provides a free manager's reception, a terrace and 10 coffee shops/cafes. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 10 on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/games room and a library.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Outdoor pool access nearby
  • Airport drop-off service (surcharge), access to a nearby health club and barbecues
  • A front desk safe, coffee/tea in reception and a TV in reception
  • Concierge services, a computer station and coworking spaces
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers and hairdryers
  • Communal kitchens, fridges and microwaves

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Free 24-hour offsite parking within 5 metres
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Ski shuttle nearby

Food and drink

  • 10 bars/lounges
  • 10 coffee shops/cafes
  • 10 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Private wine tours
  • TV in common areas
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 20 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 40 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 3)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Jolly Swagman Backpackers Hostel Potts Point
Jolly Swagman Backpackers Potts Point
Jolly Swagman Backpackers Pot
Jolly Swagman Backpackers Hotel
Jolly Swagman Backpackers Potts Point
Jolly Swagman Backpackers Hotel Potts Point

Frequently asked questions

Does Jolly Swagman Backpackers have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

Is Jolly Swagman Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Jolly Swagman Backpackers?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Jolly Swagman Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Jolly Swagman Backpackers?

Checkout is at 9 AM.

Does Jolly Swagman Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs on request. A fee of AUD 40 per vehicle applies.

Where is Jolly Swagman Backpackers located?

Located in Potts Point, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney Tower Eye and Queen Victoria Building. Sydney Opera House and The Rocks Markets are also within 2 mi (3 km). Kings Cross Station is only a 4-minute walk and Edgecliff Station is 19 minutes.

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Jolly Swagman Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 503 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 503 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 503 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 503 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 503 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Solo
Not as clean as expected. Didn't have flat sheet for the bedding, and saw some bugs in the bedroom. Good that late checkin was smooth. The receptionist was not available in person until very late in AM, but she is very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

carlos

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
cuando llegue estaba cerrado y fui al nuevo hotel que me indicaron y no tenian lugar tuve que dormir en la calle y al otro dia consegui hotel tuve que pagar 1100 dolares asutralianos solicito el inmediato reintegro de lo que abono
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jiyoun

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Jess

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Gabriella

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Veronica

Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

taku, 千葉

スタッフはフレンドリーで良かった
Stayed 5 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

Gáspár

Bacpackerseknek
Árkategóriájában megfelelőó, meglepően csendes, kiváló helyen (Metró, boltok, kocsmák és a belváros közel)
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

JUNICHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Luise

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Enjoyed our stay
Nice place for what it is. Very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Si-Yu

床單乾淨 沒有電梯 還是有些不方便
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Si-Yu

房間只有一隻小電扇 有點悶熱 沒有電梯 帶行李箱入住稍有不便
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

JANNE

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Agus, Mendoza, Argentina

La atención de los chicos en recepción es muy buena
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

El hostel es muy tranquilo y las instalaciones siempre estan muy limpias.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Average

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great. Although the lack of air con is a big issue and everything’s a bit dated and sad. It could do with a spruce and lick of paint. Which they can definitely afford to do with the amount they charge, especially for the extras like washing machines and lockers. I paid an 8th of the price for hostels in south east Asia with better amenities and quality, And they felt like 5 star hotels. The WiFi was absolute garbage as well. It all feels a bit stingy, they really cut corners to save money, when they could do with air con, better WiFi (it’s the 21st century), electric locks, free luggage storage like the rest of the world.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
혼자 여행하다보니 저렴한 호텔을 이용하고 싶어 여기 감 조식도 주고 리셉션 직원도 매우 친절함 다만 킹스크로스에 있다보니 치안이 그닥 좋지 않고 조식 시간과 체크아웃 시간이 너무 이름... 이거 엄청 중요한 문제임 혼자 여행하는 여성분이시면 여긴 비추예요 한달 정도 있던 같은방 룸메한테 물어봐도 똑같이 대답함
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Personnel super accueillant et gentil. Cuisine propre mais dommage que tout n'est pas à libre disposition (clés ou argent en gage).
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I paid for a 2-person girls only room. I was placed in a room with 6 other girls and one of them handed her key out to anyone including men. It was a total mess
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Alfredo

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

It's a backpackers, roughing it is a no brainer. Sam was super friendly, the rest was so-so. What was promised on website was not accurate, needs updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019