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title: "Funk House Backpackers, Sydney: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Funk House Backpackers in Sydney: rated 7.0 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hostel · ★★★ · Summer House Backpackers
# Funk House Backpackers

Rushcutters Bay, Sydney, Australia

7.0 ·  Good 53 reviews ·  #423 #423 of 463 in Sydney ·  7.0 Location score
## About Funk House Backpackers

Funk House Backpackers is a hostel in Rushcutters Bay, Sydney, Australia. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 53 reviews. Facilities include airport transfer, free wi-fi. It is 2.1 km from the centre of Sydney. The nearest beach is 1.6 km away. The nearest airport, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), is 9.2 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

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

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

- **Rooms:** 45

- **Floors:** 2

- **Chain:** Summer House Backpackers

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 64

23 Darlinghurst Road, Potts Point

## How Funk House Backpackers scores

Better rated than 7% of hotels in Sydney

-   Guest rating **7.0**
-   Location **7.0**
-   Beach access **4.7**
-   Public transport **4.1**

Sydney average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Airport transfer
-   Shuttle
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen
-   In-room safe

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.0**/10

- **Walk grade:** **93**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **16**

<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="">1.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</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="">1.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">20 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="">9.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">21 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="">2.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Double Win200 m
-   Galleria Vicino220 m
-   Coca Cola Sign260 m
-   Uluru, Northern Territory330 m
-   Elizabeth Bay House410 m
-   Artspace Sydney540 m

## Funk House Backpackers: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Funk House Backpackers. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hostel. Effortlessly arrange transportation to and from the airport using the hostel's airport transfer services. Discovering Sydney becomes even more accessible, thanks to the shuttle amenities provided at the hostel. Guests can avail parking facilities at the hostel. During your stay at this fantastic hostel, the attentive front desk personnel can provide you with a range of amenities such as luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. In search of city's top entertainment, seek assistance at the hostel's ticket service and tours for reservations. For extended visits or whenever required, the laundry service ensures your preferred travel garments remain fresh and accessible. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the hostel to ensure fresher air for all visitors. For visitors wishing to smoke, designated smoking zones can be found. At Funk House Backpackers, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Elevate your experience at hostel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with linen service, ensuring a more pleasant stay for you. Certain rooms offer in-room amusement features such as the television for your enjoyment. In select rooms at the hostel, a refrigerator is available for those moments when it seems necessary. In the hostel, certain guest bathrooms come equipped with essential bathroom amenities, such as a hair dryer and toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests. Begin your day with a scrumptious on-site breakfast available each morning at Funk House Backpackers. At the hostel, an assortment of easily accessible and delicious meal choices are available to satisfy your appetite whenever it strikes. At Funk House Backpackers, guests can access vending machines that provide light snacks and beverages 24 hours a day. Do you excel in cooking? Prepare your personal dishes on-site at hostel's BBQ facilities and shared kitchen.

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## Questions about Funk House Backpackers

### How do guests rate Funk House Backpackers?

Funk House Backpackers has a guest rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 53 reviews, which is better than 7% of rated hotels in Sydney.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Funk House Backpackers?

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

### Does Funk House Backpackers include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Funk House Backpackers?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Funk House Backpackers from the airport?

The nearest airport, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), is 9.2 km away in a straight line.

### Is Funk House Backpackers close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.6 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Funk House Backpackers have?

Funk House Backpackers has 45 rooms on 2 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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