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title: "Elephant Backpacker, Sydney: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Elephant Backpacker in Sydney: rated 5.6 by guests, 2.5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-12
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Hostel · ★★★
# Elephant Backpacker

Woolloomooloo, Sydney, Australia

5.6 ·  Below average 334 reviews ·  #461 #461 of 463 in Sydney ·  8.6 Location score
## About Elephant Backpacker

Elephant Backpacker is a hostel in Woolloomooloo, Sydney, Australia. It holds a 2.5-star rating. Guests rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 334 reviews. Facilities include free wi-fi. It is 1.4 km from the centre of Sydney. The nearest beach is 1.5 km away. The nearest airport, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), is 9.0 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 12:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:00

- **Rooms:** 220

- **Floors:** 4

- **Opened:** 1892

- **Last renovated:** 2021

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 18

50 Sir John Young Crescent

## How Elephant Backpacker scores

Better rated than 0% of hotels in Sydney

-   Guest rating **5.6**
-   Location **8.6**
-   Beach access **5.2**
-   Public transport **7.9**

Sydney average

## Amenities

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen
-   In-room safe

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.6**/10

- **Walk grade:** **96**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **114**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **37**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.5 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">24 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">St James railway station, Sydney</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">530 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">20 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Sydney</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">23 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Australian Art Services70 m
-   New South Wales Police Force Wall of Remembrance250 m
-   Art Gallery of NSW290 m
-   Café at The Gallery290 m
-   Chiswick at The Gallery310 m
-   Australian Museum of Magical Arts410 m

## Elephant Backpacker: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. When arriving by car, take advantage of the hostel's convenient on-site parking facilities. The hostel offers reception amenities including express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes to ensure a comfortable stay for guests. Whether you're here for an extended stay or simply require fresh garments, the hostel ensures your cherished travel attire remains spotless and accessible with the convenience of laundromat located on the premises. The hostel's daily housekeeping ensures an excellent option for your stay. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire hostel. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure your satisfaction, certain rooms in the hostel come fitted with linen service for a more pleasant stay. Each day, arise to a delightful complimentary morning meal at Elephant Backpacker. Visitors staying at Elephant Backpacker have the option to receive groceries in their room for meal preparation, courtesy of the unique service provided by the hostel. Visitors wishing to create their personal culinary delights will appreciate the on-site shared kitchen provided at this establishment.

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## Questions about Elephant Backpacker

### How do guests rate Elephant Backpacker?

Elephant Backpacker has a guest rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 334 reviews, which is better than 0% of rated hotels in Sydney.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Elephant Backpacker?

Check-in starts at 12:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Is there parking at Elephant Backpacker?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Elephant Backpacker from the airport?

The nearest airport, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), is 9.0 km away in a straight line.

### Is Elephant Backpacker close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.5 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Elephant Backpacker have?

Elephant Backpacker has 220 rooms on 4 floors.

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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