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title: "Newtown Backpackers, Sydney: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Newtown Backpackers in Sydney: rated 7.4 by guests, 2-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-12
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Hostel · ★★ · Summer House Backpackers
# Newtown Backpackers

Newtown, Sydney, Australia

7.4 ·  Good 208 reviews ·  #419 #419 of 463 in Sydney ·  3.2/5 on Google, 124 reviews ·  7.1 Location score
## About Newtown Backpackers

Newtown Backpackers is a hostel in Newtown, Sydney, Australia. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 208 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, free wi-fi. It is 2.7 km from the centre of Sydney. The nearest airport, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), is 5.8 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★

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

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

- **Rooms:** 35

- **Chain:** Summer House Backpackers

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 3

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## How Newtown Backpackers scores

Better rated than 8% of hotels in Sydney

-   Guest rating **7.4**
-   Location **7.1**
-   Beach access **1.9**
-   Public transport **8.3**

Sydney average

## Rating on Google

3.2/5

124 Google reviews

-   5★46%
-   4★31%
-   3★11%
-   2★3%
-   1★9%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.1**/10

- **Walk grade:** **83**/100 Good for walkers

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

- **Sights within 1 km:** **4**

<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="">2.4 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="">Newtown railway station, Sydney</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">460 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 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="">5.8 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 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="">2.7 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   DRAW Space650 m
-   The Salisbury Sanctuary820 m
-   Portuguese Ethnographic Museum of Australia890 m
-   Rainbow Circus970 m
-   Chau Chak Wing Museum1.2 km
-   The Gibsonian Institute and Bird Museum1.4 km

## Newtown Backpackers: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Prior to your check-in date, you can arrange airport transportation services, guaranteeing a seamless and efficient experience for both arrival and departure. Parking is accessible, supplied by the hostel for guests who arrive by car. Reception services featuring luggage storage are available to cater to your requirements. Repeatedly enjoy your best-loved attire with the aid of the laundromat available at Newtown Backpackers . Need some relaxation? Your room features daily housekeeping to make your stay even more comfortable and enjoyable. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For an elevated experience at hostel, select rooms are equipped with linen service to improve your stay. Expand your in-room entertainment choices with various amenities, such as television offered in certain accommodations. In select rooms, the hostel offers visitors access to a refrigerator. Maintain your cleanliness and feel revitalized using toiletries available in select guest restrooms. For those with discerning taste buds, having an on-site BBQ facilities and shared kitchen at your disposal will undoubtedly be appreciated. Indulge in the numerous pursuits available at Newtown Backpackers . Begin your holiday perfectly by taking a plunge into the swimming pool.

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## Questions about Newtown Backpackers

### How do guests rate Newtown Backpackers?

Newtown Backpackers has a guest rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 208 reviews, which is better than 8% of rated hotels in Sydney.

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

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

### Does Newtown Backpackers include breakfast?

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

### Does Newtown Backpackers have a pool?

Yes, Newtown Backpackers has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at Newtown Backpackers?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

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

The nearest airport, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), is 5.8 km away in a straight line.

### Is Newtown Backpackers close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 2.4 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Newtown Backpackers have?

Newtown Backpackers has 35 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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