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212 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales (Nsw), 2010 (show map)
Hostel Overview
Formerly Big Hostel
Before June 2022 Big Backpackers Hostel was known as Big Hostel

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Facilities of Big Backpackers Hostel
General
WiFi everywhere
Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi
Food & Drink
BBQ facilities, Vending machine (drinks), Vending machine (snacks)
Front-desk/reception area services
Lockers, Luggage storage
Common areas
Shared kitchen, Shared lounge/TV area, Sun terrace, Terrace
Entertainment and children services
Entertainment staff
Cleaning services
Daily maid service, Laundry
Business facilities
Fax/photocopying
Miscellaneous
Air conditioning, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Heating, Lift, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout
Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Air Conditioning, Bath or Shower, Bathroom, Carpeted, Clothes rack, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Hairdryer, Heating, Linen, Shared Bathroom, Shower, Toilet, Towels, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Upper floors accessible by lift
Last updated: 16 Feb 2025 - Update now
Hotel Policies
Check-In
14:00:00- hours
Check-Out
-10:00:00 hours
Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.
Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Traveller reviews

“Good option to stay”
08 Feb 2025
I liked the clean toilets and the common room and kitchen. The bed was very comfortable, too

“Very good”
02 Feb 2025
I like lobby and rooftop ,everyone can meet new friends at there,and everyone backpackers is so kind and friendly ,and u can get a lot of information at Notice Board

“Superb”
28 Jan 2025
Very polite and easy to communicate with specially today at the check out. Staff very friendly

“Place to stay!”
17 Jan 2025
I had a nice time here. Receptionists always kind and helpful. They even organised a dinner buffet for Christmas. I had a double room with bathroom and it was perfect for my needs. No cockroaches. Window can be opened (but not view because of a wall but personally it didn’t annoyed me since there’re other buildings very close and I wanted to have some privacy)

“Book in”
15 Jan 2025
The location was such a value for money and staff are super helpful

“Superb”
13 Jan 2025
Stayed twice. 7th Jan and again on 11th Jan lovely private rooms cosy enough. Unfortunately air con wasn't working. But the staff in the hostel are so helpful and nice and will help you in any way they can during your stay it's really professional place well ran . compared to other hostels it's location also has to be highly recommended to people .near central station also

“The stay was great . We only went to the room to sleep . The beds were clean and comfortable stuff were lovely and the b”
05 Jan 2025
The property was clean ,didn’t hear much noise from anyone really . The stuff were really helpful and friendly.

“Nice stay”
05 Jan 2025
It's a good place to meet other solo travelers, the hostel organizes social activities. There are big lockers in the room. The place is really clean, there are some good cleaners.

“Good”
02 Jan 2025
Good location, friendly staff with option for late check-in. I forgot my driver's license and was able to retrieve it at 1 am after the NYE fireworks, thank you so much!

“Good stay”
02 Jan 2025
Good location, friendly staff, good but small kitchen and dining area. It was my second time here.
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