Elephant Backpacker Sydney - Hostel in Sydney | Hotel Rates & Reviews on Orbitz

Hotel Amenities

Property Details

Built in 1892
Victorian architecture
Smoke-free property
48 rooms in 1 building
4 stories with elevator access

Hotel Services

Luggage storage
Laundry facilities
Tour/ticket information
Multilingual staff
Elevator

Rooms

Shared bathrooms with shower
Limited housekeeping
Rollaway beds available (fees apply)

Internet

Public areas: Free WiFi

Drinking + Dining

1 restaurant, 1 coffee shop/café, and 1 bar/lounge
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner available

Drinking + Dining Details

Free continental breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

The Elephant Cafe - Café and bar serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.

Accessible bathroom
In-room accessibility

Hotel Area

Sydney

Airport

The preferred airport is Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.): 17-min drive, 8.6 mi/13.9 km.

Metro Stations

St. James Station: 8-min walk, 0.4 mi/0.6 km
Town Hall Station: 17-min walk, 0.7 mi/1.2 km
Convention Light Rail Station: 28-min walk, 1.2 mi/2 km
Paddy's Markets Light Rail Station: 29-min walk, 1.4 mi/2.2 km
Pyrmont Bay Light Rail Station: 29-min walk, 1.4 mi/2.2 km

Train Stations

Sydney Newtown Station: 16-min drive, 3.4 mi/5.5 km
Sydney Kingsgrove Station: 20-min drive, 11.9 mi/19.1 km
Sydney Croydon Station: 20-min drive, 7 mi/11.3 km
Sydney Bexley North Station: 22-min drive, 12.8 mi/20.6 km
Sydney Strathfield Station: 23-min drive, 8.7 mi/13.9 km

Nearby Places of Interest

St Mary's Cathedral: 7-min walk, 0.3 mi/0.5 km
The Domain: 7-min walk, 0.3 mi/0.5 km
Woolloomooloo Wharf: 8-min walk, 0.4 mi/0.6 km
Australian Museum: 9-min walk, 0.4 mi/0.6 km
Royal Botanic Gardens: 9-min walk, 0.4 mi/0.6 km
Hyde Park: 10-min walk, 0.4 mi/0.7 km
St. James Church: 10-min walk, 0.4 mi/0.7 km
Martin Place: 13-min walk, 0.6 mi/0.9 km
Sydney Tower: 13-min walk, 0.6 mi/0.9 km
Theatre Royal: 13-min walk, 0.6 mi/0.9 km
Pitt Street Mall: 14-min walk, 0.6 mi/1 km
St Vincent’s Hospital: 4-min drive, 0.9 mi/1.5 km
Queen Victoria Building: 4-min drive, 0.7 mi/1.2 km
Museum of Sydney: 4-min drive, 0.9 mi/1.5 km
Open Air Cinema: 5-min drive, 1.1 mi/1.8 km
Sydney Town Hall: 5-min drive, 0.8 mi/1.3 km

Offsite Activities

Kayaking
Boat tours
Bicycle rentals
Hiking trails

Location Highlights

Train and metro stations nearby

Hotel Policies

Arrivals + Departures

The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee.

Check-in: 2 PM
Check-out: 10 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Special Check-in Details

24-hour airport transportation is available at scheduled times. Guests must make arrangements in advance by contacting the property.

Kids + Beds

Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30 per stay
Children 18 and younger are not permitted to stay at this adults-only property (only guests older than 18 are allowed)

Pets

This property doesn't allow pets (service animals welcome)

Things To Know

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information: Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, are required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
No parking is available onsite.
The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
The following credit cards are accepted: MasterCard and Visa.
The hostel provides transfers from the airport (fees apply). To make arrangements, contact the property with arrival details prior to travel, using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
No cribs or infant beds are available.

This property accepts only cash for any payments made on the premises. For more details, please contact the office using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. Please note that children cannot be accommodated in the dormitory rooms, only in the private rooms.

This hotel's policy is to accept bookings only from international guests. Guests whose residence is within Australia will not be allowed to check in. Guests must present an international passport at check-in. For more details, please contact the office using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Mandatory Fees and Taxes

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

Deposit: AUD 20.00 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary based on the room you book or length of stay.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

Airport shuttle fee: AUD 15.00 per person (one way)
Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30 per stay
Onsite credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

Elephant Backpacker Sydney Hostel Woolloomooloo
Elephant Backpacker Sydney Woolloomooloo
Elephant Backpacker Sydney Hostel
Elephant Backpacker Sydney

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