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Original Backpackers Sydney

Sydney's #1 destination for all you lovely backpackers. We specialise in youth and backpacker accommodation.

Original Backpackers Sydney is the best youth hostel in Sydney operating as the benchmark for many years. We also take all short term and long term accommodation. We are situated in and around with easy access to the Sydney area including Potts Point, Kings Cross, Darlinghurst, Surry Hills, Elizabeth Bay, Rushcutters Bay.

09/06/2026

FREE Mex Dinner Tuesday is a guest favourite at The Original Backpackers Hostel 🌮 Every Tuesday night, enjoy a free delicious Mexican dinner while meeting fellow travellers. Looking for a friendly Sydney hostel with great vibes and budget accommodation in Sydney? We’d love to welcome and feed you.
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Book direct: www.originalbackpackers.com.au

08/06/2026

🌏 Sydney adventures start here! From iconic harbour views to lifelong friendships, our backpackers are making the most of winter in Sydney. Stay at Original Backpackers and experience the city with travellers from around the world. 🇦🇺✨

Book direct: www.originalbackpackers.com.au

05/06/2026

Welcome to The Original Backpackers Hostel! The lobby is just one of the social areas for guests to relax and mingle.
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Our lobby is where travellers from around the world meet, relax, share stories, and make lifelong friendships. Whether you’re planning your next adventure or just kicking back after a day exploring Sydney, this is the place to be.

Stay with Sydney’s favourite backpacker hostel and see why guests keep coming back.

Book direct: www.originalbackpackers.com.au

02/06/2026

🌮 Backpackers, Dinner’s On Us! 🌮

Join us every Tuesday tonight for a free delicious Mexican dinner. The perfect chance to fuel up, make friends, and enjoy the hostel atmosphere.

Book direct: www.originalbackpackers.com.au

31/05/2026

🔥 Living the dream in Sydney starts here!

Days spent exploring the city, nights filled with laughs, live music, great pubs, hidden cafes, and unforgettable memories with travellers from around the world.

Welcome to Kings Cross — where every day is an adventure and every night has a story.
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Book direct: www.originalbackpackers.com.au

28/05/2026

Snack cravings don’t have a schedule 😎
Our new combo vending machine is stocked day & night in the TV room 🥤🍫
Quick snacks, cold drinks and easy convenience whenever you need it 🙌

Book direct: www.originalbackpackers.com.au

27/05/2026

Female-only dorms at The Original Backpackers Hostel are clean, comfortable, social, and designed to help you feel safe and relaxed while enjoying everything Sydney has to offer.
Meet other friendly travellers from around the world, enjoy our central Sydney location, and make yourself at home while you explore Australia 🇦🇺
Whether you’re staying for a few nights or a few months, we’d love to welcome you. 💕
📍 Sydney, Australia Female-only dorm rooms available

Book direct: www.originalbackpackers.com.au

20/05/2026

Visiting Sydney for the Vivid light show? 🌟 Stay at The Original Backpackers Hostel 😃👍 We are your friendly hostel in the heart of the city. A perfect base for travellers wanting budget friendly accommodation in Sydney. Easy walk to all of the lights, meet new friends, and enjoy the vibe! 💡✨

Book Direct: www.originalbackpackers.com.au

12/05/2026

The crew together, drinks flowing, good times rolling.
Living the dream 🇦🇺😃 🍷🥃👍

Book direct: www.originalbackpackers.com.au

07/05/2026

Fresh delicious banana bread, great vibes, living the dream !! 🇦🇺😋🍌👍

Book direct: www.originalbackpackers.com.au

Address

160-162 Victoria Street
Potts Point, NSW
2011

Telephone

+61293563232

Website

https://www.originalbackpackers.com.au/

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