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Newtown Backpackers
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Newtown Backpackers

5-11 Egan Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Sydney, Australia
See location+61 295 503 236
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£55
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6.9
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based on 1345 reviews
1,345 reviews
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Nightly total
Double room
£55
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Overview

Offering an outdoor plunge pool, a communal terrace and a shared lounge area, Newtown Backpackers is located in the heart of Newtown, just 3 minutes' walk from King Street's bustling restaurants, bars and shops. Accommodation options include private room and dormitories. All include bed linen. All private rooms include a flat-screen TV, and towels, private rooms are not serviced daily only upon requests. At Newtown Backpackers you will find a shared kitchen, a BBQ area, luggage storage and free high-speed WiFi. We cannot guarantee that groups will stay in the same room when booking shared dorms. We do not guarantee that the whole stay will be in the same room.
6.9
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Based on 1,345 verified guest reviews

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Double room
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£55
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£66
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£72
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Amenities at Newtown Backpackers

  • Outdoor pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Internet
  • Parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Refrigerator

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Dustbins

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

General

  • Family rooms
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Lockers
  • Carpeted
  • Storage available

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Grill
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Garden

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • TV

Accessibility and suitability

  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs
  • Designated smoking area

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Cleaning products
  • Wardrobe or closet

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Shared kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Services and conveniences

  • Safety deposit box
  • Entertainment staff
  • Tour desk

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Private parking

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Iron and ironing board

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Things to do

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Evening entertainment

Health and safety

  • Safe

Pool

  • Outdoor pool

Reviews of Newtown Backpackers

6.9
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1345 verified ratings
Wonderful
343
Very good
270
Good
277
Okay
123
Fair
113
Mediocre
70
Poor
149

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Location

5-11 Egan Street, Sydney, NSW

What's nearby

  • University of Sydney0.5 mi
  • Darling Harbour1.7 mi
  • Star Casino1.9 mi
  • Australian National Maritime Museum2 mi
  • Moore Park2 mi
  • George Street2 mi
  • Hyde Park2.2 mi
  • Sydney Tower2.2 mi
  • St Mary's Cathedral2.4 mi
  • Sydney Cricket Ground2.5 mi
  • Kings Cross2.8 mi
  • Circular Quay2.8 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 10:00

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Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Newtown Backpackers

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Average price (weeknight)

November
March
£19
Cheapest month to stay with an average 4% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 4% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at Newtown Backpackers

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Newtown Backpackers

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Newtown Backpackers, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in November and March.
  • The cheapest price a room at Newtown Backpackers was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £19, while the most expensive was £19.
  • How long should you stay at Newtown Backpackers? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 8 days.

FAQs when booking at Newtown Backpackers

  • Where is Newtown Backpackers located?

    Newtown Backpackers is located at 5-11 Egan Street in Newtown, 1.9 miles from the centre of Sydney. University of Sydney is the closest landmark to Newtown Backpackers.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Newtown Backpackers?

    Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 10:00 at Newtown Backpackers.

  • Does Newtown Backpackers offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Newtown Backpackers offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Newtown Backpackers from the airport?

    Newtown Backpackers is 3.6 miles from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Newtown Backpackers is 84.3 miles from Newcastle Williamtown.

  • Does Newtown Backpackers have a pool?

    Yes, Newtown Backpackers has a pool on-site.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Newtown Backpackers hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Newtown Backpackers in Sydney and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Newtown Backpackers and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Newtown Backpackers.

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Distance to city centre

Nearest airport

Distance to airport

7.6
1.9 mi
Sydney Kingsford Smith
3.1 mi

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