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Jolly Swagman Backpackers

2.0 star property
Central hotel connected to a shopping centre in Potts Point with 10 restaurants
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Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Property amenity
Exterior
Game room
Game room

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Deluxe Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fridge
Fan
Hairdryer
Microwave
Stovetop
Toaster
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
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
Hairdryer
6 bathrooms
Microwave
Stovetop
Toaster
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fridge
Fan
Hairdryer
Microwave
Stovetop
Toaster
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 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
Hairdryer
6 bathrooms
Microwave
Stovetop
Toaster
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fridge
Fan
Hairdryer
Microwave
Stovetop
Toaster
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fridge
Fan
Hairdryer
6 bathrooms
Microwave
Stovetop
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
Hairdryer
6 bathrooms
Microwave
Stovetop
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 - 1.3 km
  • Sydney Tower Eye - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Queen Victoria Building - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Sydney Opera House - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 7 min drive - 4.9 km

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 concierge services
  • ATM/banking services, coffee/tea in reception and tour/ticket information
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free property and a computer station
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: Free WiFi

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

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

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
For more details, 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 fire extinguisher, 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.

Jolly Swagman Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

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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

Disliked: 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

8/10 Good

Jess

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Gabriella

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Veronica

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

6/10 Okay

Average

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Disliked: 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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: 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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for an affordable hostel! Well located and helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great helpful staff, great location and good value
Great staff VERY helpful. Fantastic location a few minutes from Kings Cross and walkable to Opera House area.Botanical Gardens etc, or take the BRILLIANT Sydney transport system, limited to $16 a day anywhere. Great value for money, it is a back packers but everyone was really curious and it was not noisy. $20 key deposit, $1 for cup, but free breakfast, toast, cereal, tea / coffee worked well. If you stay 3 nights or more you get free airport pickup, put the trip back is not free but only $16.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb staff and friendly welcoming atmosphere, 10/10 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pretty good spot
Nice place, helpful staff, well maintained and clean. Quiet enough at night. The free WiFi is pretty bad and the free breakfast is bread and cereal and it’s only available from 7-9a. Otherwise no complaints. Great location too.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sam the front desk host was amazing and so nice! We loved him. He made our stay fun. :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room as described. Was charged twice in error (once by LastMinute, once at Jolly Swagman) but they were able to arrange refund without any probs. Lack of cooking equipment for kitchen but apart from that all good, great location, parking close by and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I did not realise that a towel was not included in the night's stay as Usually this is included even in backpacker accommodation. As I was flying out the next day I had to buy a towel at the airport and use the shower there...
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Near Healthy Nuts, cafe and store that had excellent vegan food. Also very close to Thai Power.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Booked for 3 nights, stayed 1
Just dirty and uncomfortable. Too many beds in too little space. Pretty sure one of the bunk beds was jury-rigged. There are many options in the area, choose one of them instead.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
By Sydney standards it was a clean backpackers. However, window in dorm could not be closed to keep our cold and the bathrooms were old and dingy. A decent stay for a Sydney backpackers but definitely nothing that stood out as great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hostel in Sydney
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location
Convenient location near Kong’s Cross station, helpful information about walking around the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019