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Home Backpackers

2.0 of 5
238 Elizabeth St, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia (Inner West)
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Balikpapan
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18 reviews 18 reviews
11 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

Stayed there for 2 nights with my sister in small room (for 2). The room was not so clean but not too dirty also. The only our problem was toilet door lock was broken, and the water in bathroom was too slow. Generally, its an average place to rest your head.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

Stayed in a 2 person private room. The door did not lock. Was provided with clean linen but the room itself was dirty. The skirting boards and window sills were were dirt ridden and the carpet hadn't been hoovered. The room ceiling light had no bulb and the only lamp had a broken shade. The people there were very nice... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

Lovely welcome, the people who worked the reception were nice and we met one or two lovely people but the building was incredibly dirty. Our room was covered in dust, the floor skirtings were full of dust and grime. The shower was disgusting, the floor was mopped with dirty waster, hair all over the place, the glass shelves were never... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

I arrived early and they told me I shall call a specific number which I did. Noone answered and I tried it three times. Nothing! I was waiting for about 10 minutes before I could ask someone who obviously already stayed in that hostel. They told me she will come soon. After 5 more minutes the receptionist came. Later I... More

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Perth, Australia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

There was one good thing about this hostel, and that was the location. Everything else sucked. It was dirty, had to really force myself to shower here as the bathrooms were so filthy and smelly. On viewing the 'cleaner' clean our room, it seems just emptying the bin was their way of cleaning the rooms. The lockers in the rooms... More

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Lugano, Switzerland
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

Check-in time delayed as the room wasn't still ready. This place is absolutely disgusting: dirty walls and bad. You have to be very brave to sleep in such beds. Fortunately we spent there only one night. Don't waste your money!

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Southampton, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013 via mobile

We arrived here after hearing negative reviews with open minds. However we wished we had listened to reviews upon entering our room. Everything is filthy. The stench from the bathroom is enough to make anyone vom. Our room had no windows or air and smelt of sweat and sick. I felt dirty standing in there. After looking around my friend... More

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Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

Room still wasn't ready at 8pm at night filthy with rubbish every were from the previous people no manager on duty she was at a concert had to stay elsewhere have not got a refund for the four of us as yet

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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2013

I really enjoyed my time here, the people were all really nice and the staff helpful. It is not the newest hostel, but the bathrooms were clean and the rooms were good too. The hostel is small which gives it more of a sociable feel, we also got free pizza on a Friday and free goon and cheese on a... More

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Sydney, Australia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2013

This place is revolting. There is nothing else to say really. I'm actually hoping I don't leave this place with an illness or something it's so dirty. I'm fairly certain it looks like local homeless stay here as well.

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Home Backpackers Hotel
Home Backpackers Hotel Sydney
Address: 238 Elizabeth St, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
Region: Australia > New South Wales > Sydney > Inner West
Hotel Style:
Ranked #97 of 126 Speciality lodging in Sydney
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Located just a few steps from Central station, HOME Backpackers has everything a Sydney Backpackers should have and heaps more! We offer comfortable budget accommodation right in the heart of Sydney and a jam-packed line up of entertainment each night. Our staff is a mix of travellers and true Sydney-siders who know the best places to party, eat, travel, see and experience. Reception is open 8 till 8, Early and late check in available. ... more   less 
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