Name: Newtown Backpackers
Address: 5-11 Egan Street, Sydney, 2042, AU

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Emma

Good room shops straight out the door and night life was great

Friends

8/10

Excellent

30 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

Good

It was good. What you would expect from a hostel. I did not see any plates or utensils available I was only there for one night so I just used my own but did not see anything written about getting it from the front desk but other people seemed to have utensils from the front desk. They also have signs that they will kick you out if you do not wash your dishes immediately so there was not a pile up of dishes - but the dishes seemed like they were half washed. Nothing new for hostels.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

21 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Basic but clean...great location, we could walk everywhere

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Sep 2019

Carlos

Great location, great place and easy to deal with staff. Only downside is the room to shared toilet/bathroom ratio, but not too hard to deal with!!

Business Friends

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

The price or rooms was very reasonable!
It was convenient to be able to park our car for a reasonable rate of $10 per day under cover!
Very convenient to the RPA Hospital and shopping area and plenty of places to eat!

The communal kitchen was not very clean in the morning for breakfast, sinks had pasta & cereal tipped out into them instead of into the bin which was mainly a problem caused by some tenants!
The bathroom had mould around the sink and shower had clumps of hair in drain!
We were in room 1 and it was very noisy with people coming and going through the front door which slammed shut each time!
Mostly minor problems that could be rectified quite easily!

Business Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Great location and the recent changes are great too.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

It is a very pretty place to stay. The en-suite was very comfortable and the balcony was so nice. It was a safe place to stay and the staff was very welcoming.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Everything was perfect and we will stay there again for sure.

2/10

Poor

07 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

worst place ever!

This is by far the worst place I've ever stayed at, even including all the hostels, some of which only cost 1/10 of the price of this one. The whole room smells horrible and the bed is so uncomfortable that I thought I was in jail. The customer service is also bad - just during my check in process, she's quarreled with two other guests. If I knew this is what the place is like, I wouldn't stay here even if they pay me to!

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

31 Mar 2019

HY

Staff was really nice.
but the room smelled bad.. bed is fine.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

19 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

The staff were very nice and helpful. The room was ok, but smelled like a locker room even though they cleaned it that day and the only source of air was a fan that would only point in one direction of the room. It was very hot and hard to sleep. The patio door did not lock and the outer patio doors would not shut all the way, so I was glad there were lockers since the room was not secured. The free breakfast was kind of hard to do since it ended at 10 but they did not bring anything out until 9 and consisted of white bread and spreads and cornflakes with milk so pretty basic, but hey, free. The showers were nice- hot water, good water pressure and nice shower heads. The location is good, not far from city centre. I was underwhelmed but it served its purpose for the price. A fair choice if you literally just need a place to sleep, store your stuff and shower.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

11 Mar 2019

Rebecca

Great location. Had a private ensuite room and the bathroom was awesome!

Friends

4/10

Poor

03 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

There were lots of bugs in our rooms. Pillows and mattresses were uncomfortable and the room smelt musty.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2019

Ralph

Nice for the budget

Great value good location, walk to everything nice room and comfy bed. Cheap as chips. Fine by me

6/10

Pleasant

21 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

A little pricey for a hostel...

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2018

julie

Budget hostel in convenient location

Easy to find. Close to transit but not too far from central station. Staff pleasant. Room clean and quiet. Slept well despite soft mattress. Short walk to catch train to opera house and harbour. Shops and restaurants nearby

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Clean room, nice ensuite bathroom

Were it not for the frowning elderly lady in the six-share female room, I would have felt differently about the stay. The bed was clean and cushiony, and the ensuite bathroom felt like a real bathroom rather than a hostel bathroom. Tons of restaurants all around. Maybe I'll stay there again and hope there'd be friendlier company.

8/10

Excellent

05 Mar 2018

Andrew

Good price for basic clean accomodation

Great location. Basic but clean and friendly

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Sep 2017

ness

Great location and good facilities. The staff are fantastic and very helpful

6/10

Pleasant

08 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

Good location

Conveniently located in vibrant Newtown. Quiet, clean and the staff were friendly.

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2017

Thomas

Great staff and nice spot as far as hostels go.

Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Jul 2017

Rose

Newtown hostel

The hostel is all I required for my short stay in Sydney: close to family in Newtown and close to the train station. The shared bathroom was clean with bath mats and hand towels supplied, as well as individual towels and soap for guests. The kitchen facilities were also clean with a jug for making tea/coffee, a stove, a fridge and crockery and cutlery. The only [small] criticism would be that the remote control for the TV didn't work (probably needed new batteries).

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jun 2017

Toni

Handy location

great price and good location. Room was neat and tidy. Great heating. Bedding comfortable for 1 night stay.

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2017

alison

Great location & comfortable family room

Considering this is a hostel for backbackers it also manages to meet expectations of a motel. Staff are very helpful, room comfortable with daily towel change and bins emptying. So close to public transport, cheap eats and city.

6/10

Pleasant

14 May 2017

John Cobcroft

Convenient

Worked well for us close to the venue we attended.

8/10

Excellent

20 Nov 2016

Tracey

Good location and staff

Very helpful staff at check-in and check-out. Room clean and basic. Stayed in private room with shared bathroom. Bathroom close to room and good cleanliness. Can't beat the location if you want to be in the middle of everything in Newtown and not spend a lot of money. Only big disappointment was no wifi in the guesthouse or my room (but available in main building).

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2016

Katherine

Location and Value

Great time at Billabong Gardens! It is located in a great spot and we were very comfortable in a private double room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2016

Rog

Cute, clean, & comfortable

The room we stayed in was very comfortable and cozy. Bathroom was recently updated and the shower was the best part, one of those amazing waterfall-style showers. Bed was a little worn-down/lumpy but otherwise no problems!

6/10

Pleasant

26 Oct 2016

Aditi

convenient but no wifi in private rooms

advertised wifi but it wasn't available in the private rooms. they said they were fixing this.
friendly service.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2016

Caroline

A lovely offbeat little backpackers spot.

I liked this little place tucked away down a little street. Very friendly people, mostly backpackers who created atmosphere and memories! Perfect accommodation for myself and two kids.

8/10

Excellent

03 Sep 2016

diane

Over the location, so easy to get to and from

So close to everything. Peaceful and relaxing atmosphere with everything on hand

6/10

Pleasant

09 Aug 2016

John

Basic clean accommodation in good city location.

4/10

Poor

05 Apr 2016

Verified traveler

No comment

Room wasn't what I expecting upside full refund the staff were great

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2016

Jenny

Location location location

We stayed in private room with ensuite, the room was clean and the bathroom was newly renovated. Shower was hot and good water pressure.
If u want to explore Newtown, this location is ideal. Great value for money

Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Feb 2016

sara

Swimming in newotwn

We loved staying here, and the location (especially the pool on one of the hottest days so far this year in Sydney). The staff were friendly, the room simple but adequate and in such a great place for a great price - thank you :)

8/10

Excellent

04 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

還好。。，，，方便，近市中心。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。，。，，。。。

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

21 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Good place to stay. Great location and friendly people.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

21 Apr 2018

WAI KING

早啲畀房最好十二點鐘交房時間最好十一點鐘啲住客好守規矩晚上十二點鐘就唔會嘈吵每日都有打掃服務工作人員都非常好

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jan 2018

Verified traveler

2 night, personnel was really sympatic and the atmosphere too

2/10

Poor

06 Mar 2016

Verified traveler

호스텔이지만 리셉션이 오후10시에서 오전 8시15분까지 운영을 안한다는게 말이 안되는거 같네요ㅠ

Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Feb 2016

Verified traveler

立地は最高

ニュータウンは観光客にはまだ無名ですが、ショッピングやカフェからナイトライフまで幅広く充実した若者のカルチャースポットです。
そのど真ん中にあるので、周辺でいろいろと楽しめます。シティまでもバスや電車で15分ほど。CoogeeやSurry hillsへもバスで一本。立地は最高です。
設備はこれといって良くも悪くもなく、普通のホステルです。不満はWiFiが有料なところです。

Family