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title: "Maze Backpackers, Sydney: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Maze Backpackers in Sydney: rated 8.2 by guests, 2-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-11
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Hostel · ★★
# Maze Backpackers

Thai Town, Sydney, Australia

8.2 ·  Very good 2,215 reviews ·  #290 #290 of 463 in Sydney ·  9.5 Location score
## About Maze Backpackers

Maze Backpackers is a hostel in Thai Town, Sydney, Australia. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 2,215 reviews. It is 520 m from the centre of Sydney. The nearest airport, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), is 8.0 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 204

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 147

417 Pitt Street

## How Maze Backpackers scores

Better rated than 36% of hotels in Sydney

-   Guest rating **8.2**
-   Location **9.5**
-   Beach access **2.5**
-   Public transport **9.8**

Sydney average

## Amenities

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.5**/10

- **Walk grade:** **97**/100 Great for walkers

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

- **Sights within 1 km:** **29**

<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="">2.3 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Capitol Square Light Rail Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">190 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3 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="">8.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">18 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="">520 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Corporate Tours Australia100 m
-   Museum of Freemasonry100 m
-   Taronga Park Zoo170 m
-   4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art190 m
-   Museum of Chinese in Australia210 m
-   Golden Water Mouth Gum Tree250 m

## Maze Backpackers: in detail

At Maze Backpackers, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Complimentary internet access is available in the hostel to ensure you stay connected during your visit. Continuously receive the support you require through front desk amenities such as luggage storage. At the hostel, utilize the convenient laundromat to maintain your preferred travel attire fresh, allowing you to pack lighter. Desire to unwind? Make the most of your visit at Maze Backpackers with accessible amenities such as daily housekeeping. Additionally, you can obtain minor travel essentials and miscellaneous items at the convenience stores without departing from the Maze Backpackers. Due to health concerns, smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire premises of hostel. Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber. A selection of rooms feature linen service and blackout curtains to ensure your comfort and convenience. A number of rooms feature television for guest amusement and enjoyment. In certain chosen rooms, a refrigerator is conveniently available for your use. At Maze Backpackers, select bathrooms are equipped with a hair dryer to enhance your comfort during your stay. At Maze Backpackers, affordable refreshments are available 24/7 through the convenient vending machines on-site. Are you inclined to prepare your own dishes? You will surely appreciate having the on-site shared kitchen available.

### Compare

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## Questions about Maze Backpackers

### How do guests rate Maze Backpackers?

Maze Backpackers has a guest rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 2,215 reviews, which is better than 36% of rated hotels in Sydney.

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

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### How far is Maze Backpackers from the airport?

The nearest airport, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), is 8.0 km away in a straight line.

### Is Maze Backpackers close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 2.3 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Maze Backpackers have?

Maze Backpackers has 204 rooms.

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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