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Summer House Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, a short walk to Hyde Park
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Balcony
Reception
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, cookware/dishes/utensils

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Fridge
Flat-screen TV
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Microwave
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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Fridge
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Fridge
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Portable fan
Hairdryer
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
Twin Room Shared Bathroom

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Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Bar
7.2 out of 10, Good, (114)
The price is AU$109
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
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About the area

Map
153 Forbes Street, Woolloomooloo, NSW, 2011

What's nearby

  • Hyde Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sydney Town Hall - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Martin Place - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Circular Quay - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Sydney Opera House - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Exhibition Centre Station - 5 min drive
  • Kings Cross Station - 6 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kings Cross Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Twin Peeks Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪169 Darlinghurst - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Old Fitzroy Hotel - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Summer House Backpackers

Hostel near Hyde Park
Martin Place is located near Summer House Backpackers, which provides free continental breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Luggage storage, barbecues and tour/ticket information
  • A TV in reception, a vending machine and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Summer House Backpackers include amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with in-room sink with showers and hairdryers
  • Communal kitchens, fridges and microwaves

Languages

English, French, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom (in-room sink)
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan
  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 7 PM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7 AM - 7 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 18 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Sydney G'Day
Summer House Backpackers Hostel Woolloomooloo
Sydney G'Day Hostel Woolloomooloo
Sydney G'Day Woolloomooloo
Summer House Backpackers Woolloomooloo
Summer House Backpackers Woolloomooloo
Summer House Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Summer House Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Summer House Backpackers?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Summer House Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Summer House Backpackers?

Checkout is at 7 PM.

Where is Summer House Backpackers located?

Located in Woolloomooloo, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of William Street and Hyde Park. Sydney Town Hall and Martin Place are also within 1 mile (2 km). Kings Cross Station is 6 minutes by foot and St. James Station is 13 minutes.

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 13 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thanks. Tusen Takk. 😳

10/10 Excellent

TAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Best avoided
I wouldn't recommend this hostel. Whether it's reflective of all hostels in Sydney I'm not sure but the place is really rundown, it's warm, smells, rotting wood, cleanliness is poor. I'd understand if the hostel was in a small town but not Sydney. Spend a bit more and stay at wakeup if you must stay in Sydney
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

walter

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good backpackers was friendly people
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

2/10 Terrible

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Brill
Aged limit not good but let me stay there as I had just been let out of hospital so thanks for that it needs tiring in with hotel. Come
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cheap and cheerful, and I've had worse!
A nice welcome and helpful girl on reception upon arrival and check-out, free continental breakfast and free coffee was most welcome. Nice outdoor area, very good WiFi. Shared bathroom for room 1 at least was via the shared kitchen, not overly convenient! Dorm room 1 had no air conditioning so two huge noisy fans and an open window were needed to cool the place down. All the staff were lovely too. The area's not bad but not great either. It's quite close to major roads through and out of the city, so can get rather noisy. Better than being right in the centre next to drinking venues I suppose! Overall I would stay again, but it wouldn't be my top choice. If Australia wasn't so expensive for hotels I'd have stayed in one of those!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Location, Great facilities
Great Hostel, lots of fun, very female friendly, and great staff! Very convenient location, great kitchen and out-door area Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A good stay
The girls 11 share room is great - you get your own bed instead of a bunk, heaps of room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disappointing lack of regard for travellers safety and well-being.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Le gros point noir de cette auberge : les lits, extrêmement grinçants et qui tremblent dès que quelqu'un marche dans la chambre. Autre point négatif : il s'agit d'une auberge plutôt festive donc il vaut mieux s'attendre à avoir du monde et du bruit jusque parfois tard le soir. Sinon l'accueil était correct, l'auberge est assez bien située, à une grosse vingtaine de minutes de l'opéra à pieds. Pas assez de douche compte tenu du monde par contre.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Correct
Bon petit déjeuner Chambre confortable
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

General hotel information

Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
7:00 PM
Star Rating
2.0
Address
153 Forbes Street, Woolloomooloo, NSW