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title: "Funk House Backpackers vs Jolly Swagman Backpackers: which hotel is better?"
description: "Funk House Backpackers or Jolly Swagman Backpackers in Sydney? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/funk-house-backpackers-sydney-vs-jolly-swagman-backpackers-sydney/
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retrieved: 2026-11-14
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# Funk House Backpackers vs Jolly Swagman Backpackers

Both are in Sydney, 100 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · Rushcutters Bay
## [Funk House Backpackers](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/funk-house-backpackers-sydney/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.0 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 7.0

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1429401/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · Elizabeth Bay
## [Jolly Swagman Backpackers](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/jolly-swagman-backpackers-sydney/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.7 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 7.0

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1705817/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 100 m apart.

### Choose Funk House Backpackers if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (7.0 / 6.7)

### Why is Funk House Backpackers better than Jolly Swagman Backpackers?

1.  Higher guest rating (7.0 vs 6.7) (+0.3)
2.  Offers an airport transfer
3.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 13:00) (−1h)
4.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:00) (+2h)

### Why is Jolly Swagman Backpackers better than Funk House Backpackers?

No clear advantages in our data.

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Funk House Backpackers | Jolly Swagman Backpackers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.0 | 6.7 |
| Location | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Facilities | – | 2.5 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.5  (+0.2) | 7.3 |
| Guest rating | 7.0  (+0.3) | 6.7 |
| Number of reviews | 53 | 58  (+5) |
| Google rating | – | 3.9/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 289 |
| Rank in Sydney | bottom 8%  (+3%) | bottom 5% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.1 km | 2.1 km |
| To public transport | 1.2 km | 1.2 km |
| To the airport | 9.2 km | 9.3 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 40 m | 70 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 6 | 6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 16 | 15 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 45 | 46 |
| Floors | 2 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2010 |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 15  (+5) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00  (−1h) | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+2h) | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| Australian Museum | 1.0 km | 1.1 km |
| Art Gallery of New South Wales | 830 m | 770 m |
| Museum of Contemporary Art Australia | 2.0 km | 2.0 km |
| Sea Life Sydney Aquarium | 2.1 km | 2.1 km |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

100 m apart

Funk House Backpackers: city centre: 2.1 km, nearest station St James railway station, Sydney: 1.2 km, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): 9.2 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 16 sights within 1 km.

Jolly Swagman Backpackers: city centre: 2.1 km, nearest station St James railway station, Sydney: 1.2 km, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): 9.3 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 15 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Sydney

[Sydney weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/new-south-wales/sydney/weather)

## Funk House Backpackers or Jolly Swagman Backpackers: common questions

### Which is cheaper, Funk House Backpackers or Jolly Swagman Backpackers?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Funk House Backpackers and Jolly Swagman Backpackers?

The two hotels are 100 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/funk-house-backpackers-sydney-vs-jolly-swagman-backpackers-sydney/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/