Newtown Backpackers

Jaid Roden 3 months ago

Obnoxiously loud noise from other guests and from the street all night. I mean all night; we didn't sleep. I get that it's a hostel, but there needs to be minimum standards for behavior. The women who worked at reception were very helpful and organized a refund for our second night, so we could book somewhere else and actually sleep. The room also had a few dead cockroaches and one of the single bed sheets had a dirty spot.

Amy Lecons 3 months ago

Good location in Newtown, amongst many quirky stores and good eateries. However, the beds were awful, I could feel (and see) every single spring in the mattress. Lumpiest night’s sleep of my life. Plus the bathroom door would lock even though no one was in there so I would repeatedly have to unlock the door from the outside. However, if you need a cheap place to stay and don’t mind the condition, this property is fine.

Robledo Rafael 4 months ago

Great backpackers! The location is amazing, real close to the Main Street where you can find absolutely anything, but it remains a really quiet place. Everything was clean and organised! Good complete kitchen, nice pool, very easy to meet people and get tips on Sydney. Great management!! I’ll definitely come back.

Charlie Bowie-Petch 6 months ago

I have to do a review here since the one I was typing on Booking finished before I had. The WiFi works whenever it feels like it, but definitely not in the evening, and not in the dining area. The refrigerators have no space, so I couldn't have dinner for any of the nights I stayed. Dry food shelves have also had no space. Some people started placing their food boxes on the floor. The mattress sank in the middle so I didn't sleep well. They allow guests to check in late (like after 10pm), who then disrupt sleeping by turning on lights at 1am. I suppose the hostel can't control how people behave, but it's still frustrating. Guests cannot do laundry until after 2pm. Surely it would make more sense if the hostel did their laundry during the middle of the day when most backpackers aren't around. The kitchen did not have scissors. I did like the size of the lockers and the location. I won't stay here again unless I'm desperate.