Backpackers - Sydney Kings Cross

Kings Cross backpackers hostels

Find hostels and budget accommodation, dorms and private rooms and book through Hostelbookers. You pay a deposit of 10% (non-refundable and non transferable) when booking and the remainder direct to the hostel. No membership required. No booking fees!

• Jolly Swagman Backpackers (from Hostelbookers)
  27 Orwell St, Sydney
  Located in the heart of Sydney?s backpacker community, we provide a safe, clean and excellent service. The Jolly Swagman Hostel is open 24 hours. Only 10 minutes walk to City centre and minutes away from Sydney?s best nightlife. We know what backpackers want!
  From Sydney International or Domestic Airport, call on arrival for our FREE airport pick-up! Free call: 1800 805 870 or use the 'Backpacker Info Board' at the airport!! From Central Station take the train (platform 24) to KINGS CROSS (only 7mins). Take the 'VICTORIA STREET' exit, turn down Victoria Street and walk approx 50 meters, turn right onto 'ORWELL STREET' and you'll see our big bright yellow building (see picture) on the right. Hold on to your ticket and we'll refund it for you!! more details and booking...

• Funk House Backpackers (from Hostelbookers)
  23 Darlinghurst Rd Kings Cross, Sydney
  Located in the heart and soul of Sydney, we are walking distance to all Sydney's Magic. A social and fun hostel with super friendly staff!
  FROM THE AIRPORT Please call when you arrive, the cost to you is $3 per person (the bus company charges $10; we pay the remaining $7). The Shuttle Bus operates between 5am and 8.30pm. If you arrive before the reception is open you can call the shuttle company direct on (02) 9661 1170 and arrange a pick up with them. If you arrive after 8.30pm you will need to arrange your own transport. There are some airport shuttle buses operating until 12am, they charge $10 per person. Our office hours are 7am to 10pm (Mon-Sat) and 8am-8pm (Sun), if you need to check-in outside these times please call when you arrive - we have a night manager working during the night who will check you in. FROM CENTRAL STATION From Central Station take the train (platform 24) to KINGS CROSS (only 7mins). Turn left out of the train station, and walk along Darlinghurst road. We are 50 meters up on the left hand side. more details and booking...

• The Pink House (from Hostelbookers)
  6-8 Barncleuth Square, Sydney
  The Pink House oasis is your home away from home. Come & live with us in our large Victorian manor house with leafy private courtyards. You will immediately feel welcome. Chat to other backpackers over free breakfast or chill out in one of the courtyards and make friends to last a lifetime.
  By train: Catch the train from Platform 24 at Central Station to Kings Cross. Take the Darlinghurst Road exit. Turn left and walk along until you see a water fountain near the traffic lights. Behind the water fountain is the police station. Behind the police station is the Pink House. From the airport: When you land at Sydney Airport, simply call Sydney Shuttle Bus Service on 9661 1170 (50c from the public phone) and they will pick you up and bring you straight to the Pink House. Cost is $10 per person. more details and booking...

• see also Potts Point backpackers
•  see the main Sydney backpacker hostel page
• see Kings Cross hotels & motels - includes some good deals for couples and small groups
• see Woolloomooloo backpackers
• Bondi backpackers
• Manly Beach Backpackers (north Sydney, ferry from Circular Quay)
• Blue Mountains & Katoomba backpackers (west of Sydney)
• Byron Bay, Nimbin, Coffs Harbour (north of Sydney)
• see Backpackers Hostels going north to the Gold Coast and Queensland here

Events and activities

Active Things To Do in Sydney and NSW

• Abseiling, Rock Climbing and Caving adventures
• Active stuff - skate, flying trapeze, segway etc
• Canyoning Sydney and Blue Mountains
• Caving in Sydney and Blue Mountains
• Children's and Family Activities including school holiday activities, lesson, family outings
• Cycling Tours of Sydney
• Defensive Driving Courses and skid pan training.
• Fishing adventures in Sydney and Sydney Harbour
• Flying Adventures small plane and joy flights in historic planes, you can even learn to fly
• Fun Sydney tours - London bus, bike tours, hop-on-hop- off tours
• Gliding at Byron Bay
• Golf Experiences games, lessons and golf breaks
• Hang gliding, Paragliding
• Harley Davidson Motorcycle Cruises 
• Helicopter - Scenic flights  or learn to fly a helicopter!
• Horse Riding - on the beach, in the bush or the park. Riding lessons for beginners and treks for advanced riders.
• Hot air balloon flights for all ages
• Hunter Valley wine tours, ballooning, helicopter and plane flights
• Jet boats adventures on Sydney Harbour 
• Jet planes experience speed in a flight you'll never forget
• Kart Racing
• Kayaking
• Paintballing 
• Rally car driving
• SCUBA and Shark Diving
• Skydiving in Sydney & New South Wales  
• Surf lessons at Bondi, Manly and Maroubra Beaches
• Sword Fighting & Fencing - private and group lessons
• Sydney Harbour Bridge Climbs
• Tiger Moth and Aerobatic Flights
• Trapeze - Learn to fly the trapeze and other circus skills
• V8 racing V8s, Formula Ford and F4000 - power and speed!
• Walking and Other Active Experiences
• Whitewater rafting
• Yachting, sailing and learning to sail on Sydney Harbour
• See also Sydney tours and adventure - tours where you book actual dates

Personal Growth, Self Development, Leisure and Pamper Days

• Art, Dancing & Music Classes - extend yourself with a gourmet cooking course, life drawing, painting, mosaic.
• Cooking and Gourmet Learn to be a gourmet cook, find out how to make superb coffee, choose the best wines..
• Corporate and Team Building experiences for groups. 
• For Couples - activities and experiences for couples to share. These make excellent gifts as you can select the experience voucher as a surprise, then choose the date together.
• Health & Fitness Pilates, Yoga
• Makeovers make-up workshops, photoshoots, detox...
• Meditation and stress relief
• Motivation and Life Coaching
• Pamper Days, Massage and Health experiences for women and men to relax and rejuvenate

More Experiences

• Classic Cars 
• Personal Chefs Sydney

• Restaurants, Harbour Dinner Cruises and Winery Tours

Tours to book for specific dates online

• Climb Sydney Harbour Bridge  
• Sydney Harbour Cruises
• Air Tours and Helicopter Tours
• Day Tours, Adventure, Attractions, Ghost Tours, Surfing
• Sightseeing, tours to the Blue Mountains, Nature & Wildlife Tours
• Outback Tours, Sydney Package Tours, Sydney to other places

Information Links

• Whereis Street Directory