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Hostel · ★★ · Summer House Backpackers
# Summer House Backpackers

Woolloomooloo, Sydney, Australia

7.9 ·  Good 276 reviews ·  #364 #364 of 463 in Sydney ·  8.1 Location score
## About Summer House Backpackers

Summer House Backpackers is a hostel in Woolloomooloo, Sydney, Australia. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 276 reviews. Facilities include bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 1.6 km from the centre of Sydney. The nearest beach is 1.8 km away. The nearest airport, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), is 8.9 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★

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

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

- **Rooms:** 19

- **Chain:** Summer House Backpackers

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 60

153 Forbes Street, Woolloomooloo

## How Summer House Backpackers scores

Better rated than 21% of hotels in Sydney

-   Guest rating **7.9**
-   Location **8.1**
-   Beach access **4.1**
-   Public transport **6.4**

Sydney average

## Amenities

BarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.1**/10

- **Walk grade:** **98**/100 Great for walkers

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

- **Sights within 1 km:** **30**

<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="">1.8 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="">Chatswood Train Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">810 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 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="">8.9 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="">1.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Coca Cola Sign300 m
-   Australian Art Services350 m
-   Australian Museum of Magical Arts400 m
-   Double Win530 m
-   Sydney Jewish Museum540 m
-   Artspace Sydney550 m

## Summer House Backpackers: in detail

Summer House Backpackers provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. When arriving by car, you'll be grateful for the on-site complimentary parking at hostel. The hostel offers reception assistance, including luggage storage, to ensure guest satisfaction. Should you require assistance, the ticket service and tours can also aid in booking tickets and securing reservations at the finest shows and events in the vicinity. 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 laundry service 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. Smoking is permitted solely in the specified smoking zones allocated by 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. Selected rooms offer in-room amusement like television as a source of entertainment for guests to enjoy. Rest assured, quenching your thirst is not a concern with a refrigerator available in select accommodations. Understanding the significance of bathroom facilities in enhancing visitor contentment, hostel offers a hair dryer and toiletries within a few chosen chambers. Upon your arrival, don't miss experiencing bar for enjoyable in-house evening entertainment. Throughout the day and night, guests can enjoy light refreshments with the hostel offering vending machines. Within the hostel, discerning guests will also find on-site culinary facilities like BBQ facilities and shared kitchen to further cater to their needs.

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## Questions about Summer House Backpackers

### How do guests rate Summer House Backpackers?

Summer House Backpackers has a guest rating of 7.9 out of 10 from 276 reviews, which is better than 21% of rated hotels in Sydney.

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

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

### Is there parking at Summer House Backpackers?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

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

The nearest airport, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), is 8.9 km away in a straight line.

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

The nearest beach is 1.8 km from the hotel.

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

Summer House Backpackers has 19 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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