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title: "Funk House Backpackers vs UKO Potts Point | StayVersus"
description: "Pick UKO Potts Point. It leads in 2 of 4 categories. Funk House Backpackers or UKO Potts Point in Sydney? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms…"
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# Funk House Backpackers vs UKO Potts Point

Both are in Sydney, 90 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 4

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

Hotel · ★★★★ · Woolloomooloo
## [UKO Potts Point](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/uko-potts-point-sydney/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.9 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 7.2

- **Score by category:** 2 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2255260/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick UKO Potts Point

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 90 m apart.

### Choose UKO Potts Point if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay

### Why is Funk House Backpackers better than UKO Potts Point?

1.  More guest reviews (53 vs 17), so the rating is more reliable (×3.1)
2.  Offers an airport transfer
3.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00) (−2h)
4.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:00) (+2h)

### Why is UKO Potts Point better than Funk House Backpackers?

1.  Higher guest rating (7.9 vs 7.0) (+0.9)
2.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Funk House Backpackers | UKO Potts Point |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.0 | 7.9  (+0.9) |
| Location | 7.0 | 7.2 |
| Facilities | – | 3.3 |
| Families | – | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 4.7 | 4.4 |
| Public transport | 4.1 | 4.6  (+0.5) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.5 | 8.2  (+0.7) |
| Guest rating | 7.0 | 7.9  (+0.9) |
| Number of reviews | 53  (+36) | 17 |
| Google rating | – | 3.8/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 144 |
| Rank in Sydney | top 93% | top 66%  (+27%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.0 | 7.2  (+0.2) |
| Distance to the centre | 2.1 km | 2.0 km |
| To the beach | 1.6 km  (−90 m) | 1.7 km |
| To public transport | 1.2 km | 1.2 km  (−90 m) |
| To the airport | 9.2 km | 9.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 16 | 17 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 45 | 59 |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 13  (+3) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00  (−2h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+2h) | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

90 m apart

## Funk House Backpackers or UKO Potts Point: common questions

### Which is better, Funk House Backpackers or UKO Potts Point?

UKO Potts Point leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Funk House Backpackers or UKO Potts Point?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Funk House Backpackers is 1.6 km from the nearest beach; UKO Potts Point is 1.7 km.

### How far apart are Funk House Backpackers and UKO Potts Point?

The two hotels are 90 m apart in a straight line.

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## 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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