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Hostel · ★★★ · Summer House Backpackers
# Secret Garden Backpackers

Strawberry Hills, Sydney, Australia

7.3 ·  Good 278 reviews ·  #433 #433 of 463 in Sydney ·  7.3 Location score
## About Secret Garden Backpackers

Secret Garden Backpackers is a hostel in Strawberry Hills, Sydney, Australia. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 278 reviews. It is 1.6 km from the centre of Sydney. The nearest airport, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), is 6.8 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

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

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

- **Rooms:** 20

- **Chain:** Summer House Backpackers

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 23

243 Cleveland Street

## How Secret Garden Backpackers scores

Better rated than 5% of hotels in Sydney

-   Guest rating **7.3**
-   Location **7.3**
-   Beach access **0.4**
-   Public transport **8.2**

Sydney average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast

### Leisure

-   Garden

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Shuttle
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.3**/10

- **Walk grade:** **79**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **125**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **3**

<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="">2.9 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Regent Street railway station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">490 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="">6.8 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">15 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="">1.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">25 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Museum Train Station650 m
-   Brett Whiteley Studio790 m
-   Priceline 727 George Street910 m
-   ARHS Alexandria1.0 km
-   Carnival Products1.0 km
-   Sydney Observatory1.1 km

## Secret Garden 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. Experience the wonders of Sydney with ease by utilizing the services provided at shuttle. 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 laundry service available at Secret Garden Backpackers. In limited designated zones, smoking is exclusively permitted. 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. Maintain your cleanliness and feel revitalized using toiletries available in select guest restrooms. Each morning at Secret Garden Backpackers, a scrumptious, homemade breakfast kick-starts the day. For those with discerning taste buds, having an on-site BBQ facilities and shared kitchen at your disposal will undoubtedly be appreciated.

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## Questions about Secret Garden Backpackers

### How do guests rate Secret Garden Backpackers?

Secret Garden Backpackers has a guest rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 278 reviews, which is better than 5% of rated hotels in Sydney.

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

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

### Does Secret Garden Backpackers include breakfast?

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

### Is there parking at Secret Garden Backpackers?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Secret Garden Backpackers from the airport?

The nearest airport, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), is 6.8 km away in a straight line.

### Is Secret Garden Backpackers close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 2.9 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Secret Garden Backpackers have?

Secret Garden Backpackers has 20 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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