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Funk House Backpackers

2.0 star property

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Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

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23 Darlinghurst Road, Kings Cross, Potts Point, NSW, 2011
  • Place, Royal Botanic Gardens
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Art Gallery of New South Wales
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request)

Four Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Three Bed Dormitory | Memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request)

Three Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request)

Private Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request)

Private Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request)

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request)

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Sydney

Located in Potts Point, Funk House Backpackers is within a mile (2 km) of popular sights such as Hyde Park and Sydney Town Hall. This 45-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and a rooftop terrace.
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What's nearby

  • Royal Botanic Gardens - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Art Gallery of New South Wales - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • The Domain - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hyde Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Martin Place - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Kings Cross Station - 3 min walk
  • Sydney Circular Quay Station - 4 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pad Thai Chai Yo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Potts Point Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Bowls Eatery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪PIÑA - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Funk House Backpackers

At Funk House Backpackers, guests have access to a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and a terrace. For transportation, you can make use of a shuttle from the hotel to the airport at scheduled times for AUD 14 per person one way, as well as an airport shuttle. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage, securing valuables, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include laundry facilities and a TV in a common area.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and wired Internet. Climb into the memory foam bed for a pleasant night's sleep. Ceiling fans, laptop-compatible safes, and desks are also standard. Bathrooms are shared; housekeeping is not available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Airport drop-off shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at scheduled times

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1920
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash deposit: AUD 20 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 14 per person (one way)

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be 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.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The hostel can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Some facilities may be restricted. For more details, contact the property. Contact information can be found on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Funk House Backpackers Hostel Potts Point
Funk House Backpackers Potts Point
Funk House Backpackers Potts
Funk House Backpackers Potts Point
Funk House Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of Funk House Backpackers?

This hostel is situated in Potts Point within a short 18-minute walk of Hyde Park and also 13 minutes on foot from Oxford Street. You'll also find Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Funk House Backpackers?

No, there isn't parking available at the hostel.

Does Funk House Backpackers have a casino at the property?

No, Funk House Backpackers doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Funk House Backpackers?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is Funk House Backpackers a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like a memory foam mattress and free wired internet as well as free breakfast.

Are there hot tubs at Funk House Backpackers?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Funk House Backpackers have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Funk House Backpackers offers free continental breakfast though there is no restaurant.

Will Funk House Backpackers allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Funk House Backpackers.

Are there connecting rooms at Funk House Backpackers?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Funk House Backpackers?

The closest major airport to Funk House Backpackers is Sydney Airport (SYD), which is 9.9 mi away (22 minutes by car). Another top airport is Western Sydney Intl. Airport (WSI), which is around 28.9 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Funk House Backpackers?

No, there aren't any rooms at Funk House Backpackers that offer a balcony.

Funk House Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 95 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

CORINNE

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

fun & fun

Très bien situé dans un quartier agréable j'ai été très bien accueillie.
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2/10 Terrible

Mario

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ekelhaft und katastrophal

Absolute Frechheit dieses Hostel. Küche u d Toiletten absolut unhygienisch und eklig (Bilder auf tripadviser). Küche riecht nach erbrochenem und in die Sanitärenanlagen würde ich nie wieder hineingehen.
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

bad hostel

terrible hostel, bed was literally just a thick foam pad, hostel smelled, reception was meh
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8/10 Good

beau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close to everything

Good place to crash out after being on it all night
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6/10 Okay

CHIYOON

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

위치만 좋고 나머진 그닥

킹스크로스역에서 가깝다. 주변이 씨끄럽다. 깨끗한 편은 아니지만 지낼만은하다. 다들 파티하고 놀고 그러느라 분위기는 자유분방하지만 숙박시설관리는 조금 부족한거같다. 아침에 체크아웃할때 관리하는 사람이 커피타러갔다가 늦게 오는 바람에 비행기를 놓쳤다.
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Smutsigt

Äckligt, weed doft överallt, inte städade toaletter och folk som bröt reglerna. Ända fördelen är priset och det oftast fungerande gratis nätverket. Snäppet bättre än att bo på gatan med en maddrass.
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4/10 Poor

Nanou

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

J'y suis restée juste car j'avais payé ma semaine

L'hotel n'est pas propre du tout... que ce soit la chambre où la moquette est humide et où le ménage est fait seulement le mètre carré situé à l'entrée ou alors les salles de bain ou j'ai eu l'occasion de prendre ma douche avec des cafards où les cheveux bouchent l'évacuation. Bref prendre sa douche avec ses chaussures en permanence. Je ne souhaiterais pas cet hôtel même à quelqu'un que je n'aime pas.
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

It's good for young people.good location near bars

All of ok except share toilet and bathroom.easy check in when they have free room
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Zentrumsnahes Hostel mit freundlichem Personal

Sydney Zentrum, The Rocks und die typischen Sightseeing-Ziele sind zu Fuß gut erreichbar. Das Frühstück ist rustikal aber ausreichend, das Personal freundlich und hilfsbereit. Zimmer, Küche und Gemeinschaftsbad sind ausreichend sauber und in Schuss. Die Zimmer sind selbstschließend, gegen Schlüsselpfand kann man Küchenutensilien leihen. Trotz Zimmer Richtung belebte Straße nicht zu laut.
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8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Facilities: Typical; Value: Economical; Service: Friendly; Cleanliness: Grubby; Friendly Staff
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Good; Value: Economical; Service: Outstanding; Solid wifi, have free maps of the city
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Expected the worse but it was actually really nice

Stayed there a couple of days when me and my family were visiting Sydney. My parents are really not used to live in backpackers hostels but since this place was the only one available we didn't have much of a choice. From reading other peoples reviews, I was expecting a really shabby hostel with a lot of junkies but I was actually quite nice. It was easy getting there from the airport since it's close to the Kings Cross station. The hostel is located in a red light district, but we didn't notice it that much since the hostel is located in a lane (and when you walk in to Sydney CBD you don't pass through the street with the porn shops.) It's close to the Royal Botanical Garden and the Opera House so if you're just there to see the city and don't want to spend a lot of money on a hotel, this is a perfect place to live. We stayed in two double rooms and they were quite okay (really okay to be a hostel at this price).The breakfast was simply just toast, marmalade, milk and some corn flakes, nothing fancy (but regarding that is was included in the price it was actually pretty ok). The man in the reception was really nice and helpful! The only negative I have to say was that even though that it was supposed to be quiet after 10 pm people were really loud and ran around in the hallway.
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gute Lage aber schmutziges Hostel

Das Funk House liegt Nahe der Bahnstation King Cross. Von dort aus kann mann das Stadtzentrum in wenigen Minuten erreichen. Die Unterkunft ist aber sehr schmutzig und es wird wenig dagegen unternommen. Das Zimmer hat trotz offenem Fenster übel gestunken. Günstige und zentrale Unterkunft mit wenig Komfort.
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Funk house NSW

Small 4 bunk room, clean and tidy. Excellent king cross central location. Free breakfast was a nice touch.
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6/10 Okay

Duncan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Tired; Value: Average price; Service: Basic; Cleanliness: Filthy, Smelly;
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8/10 Good

Ashleigh

Liked: Staff & service
Facilities: Typical; Value: Inexpensive; Service: Friendly; Cleanliness: Clean;
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4/10 Poor

James

Disliked: Staff & service
Service: Rude, Bad, Awful;
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8/10 Good

Han

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Facilities: Basic; Value: Moderate; Service: Friendly; Cleanliness: Dirty; Overall is a great place to stay for backpackers
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8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service
Facilities: Basic, Modest; Value: Affordable; Service: Respectful, Friendly, Courteous;
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10/10 Excellent

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Good; Value: Bargain; Service: Outstanding; Cleanliness: Spotless; Need somewhere to hang towel and clothes when having a shower.
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6/10 Okay

Bridge

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

If you are liking to play with other friend

It's a good place, if you like to meet other friend. There are many places for night culture. But if you are to like quiet places, Be careful ~
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10/10 Excellent

mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
awesome vibe. friendly staff. I will be back for sure
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8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Staff & service
Facilities: Everyday; Value: Affordable; Service: Professional, Friendly; Cleanliness: Neat;
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6/10 Okay

nguyet

Disliked: Cleanliness
Facilities: Typical; Value: Moderate; Service: Basic; Cleanliness: Lacking;
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8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff