Newtown Backpackers Hostel

5-11 Egan Street, Newtown, Newtown, Sydney, Australia - Show on map

Positioned nearly a 5-minute ride from St Stephen's Anglican Church, Newtown Backpackers hostel features a swimming pool for guests to enjoy. Offering private parking on site, this Sydney hostel is close to Camperdown Memorial Rest Park.

Location

Offerring a location 10 minutes by car from Sydney Opera House, the property is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including Star Casino, which is 2.8 km away. Nearby shopping destinations comprise Broadway Sydney Mall (2.4 km) and Harbourside Shopping Centre (2.7 km) for visitors to explore. Nearby cultural landmarks feature Powerhouse Museum, located approximately 5 minutes away by car.

Rooms

Some rooms welcome guests with a TV, along with comforts like ironing facilities and air conditioning. The rooms also feature elegant furnishings and parquetry floors. Offering amenities such as bath sheets, the private bathrooms have a shower.

Food & Drinks

The café Cordial is a few metres away from the hostel. You can prepare a meal in a shared kitchen. Kingsford Smith airport is 10 km from the 2-star Newtown Backpackers hostel, and King St opp Georgina St bus stop is around 10 minutes' walk away.

Why choose Newtown Backpackers Hostel Sydney

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Main amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • Swimming Pool

  • No Smoking

  • No pets allowed

General
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Swimming Pool
  • No Smoking
  • No pets allowed
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Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking options

  • Parking

Property services

  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining options

  • Outdoor dining area

In the kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle

Business facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying

For kids

  • Board games

Recreation

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Shallow end

In the rooms

  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Devices

  • Flat-screen TV

Design

  • Carpeted floor

General facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Important information

Check-in:
from 14:00 until 23:59
Check-out:
until 10:00
  • Children and extra beds
  • There are no extra beds provided in a room.

Enter dates to see availability

From USD 16 per night
Check-in 8 Mar 2026
Check-out 9 Mar 2026
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0

Rooms

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    Check-out 9 Mar 2026
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    5-11 Egan Street, Newtown, Sydney, Australia

    Important information
    Newtown Backpackers
    Check-in:
    from 14:00 until 23:59
    Check-out:
    until 10:00
    • Children and extra beds
    • There are no extra beds provided in a room.