Backpackers - Sydney - Potts Point 

Potts Point backpackers hostels

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Potts Point is right next door to Kings Cross. It's a little quieter with tree-lined streets, but still convenient and with lots to do, lots of cafes and good restaurants. Close to the CBD and the Harbour, all within walking distance.  

• Blue Parrot Backpackers (from Hostelbookers)
  87 Macleay St, Sydney
  Blue Parrot is one of Sydney's best-loved hostels and is consistently top rated. Walk to the Opera house, Harbour Bridge, City Centre and all of Sydney?s attractions. A great location to start and finish your stay in Sydney. Recommended hostel by www.HostelBookers.com for 2006 & 2007
  FROM SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: Go to the blue wall 'Meeting Point' inside the arrival hall which is adjacent to arrivals gate B, to meet the 'Sydney Shuttle Bus' crew, it departs frequently, or ring them on 9661 1170 to pick you up. Just tell the driver to drop you off at the Blue Parrot Backpackers, Potts Point. Fare AUD $12.00 FROM DOMESTIC AIRPORT: You will find the 'Sydney Shuttle Bus' crew at number 5 baggage causeway inside the arrival hall. FROM SYDNEY CENTRAL TRAIN STATION & COACH TERMINAL: Catch the train from platform 24 to Kings Cross station. Take the Darlinghurst Road exit; turn left until you come to the hostel. CREDIT CARDS: Visa or Master card accepted, minimum charge $300.00 if your account is less than $300.00 you must pay in cash on check-in. Reception hours 9am - 8+30pm. Please let us know if you are checking in after 8+30pm so we can arrange your check in. *there is another map posted in our images section* more details and booking...

• See also Kings Cross backpacker hostels
• see the main Sydney backpacker hostel page
• Blue Mountains & Katoomba backpackers (west of Sydney)
• Bondi backpackers
• Manly Beach Backpackers (north Sydney, ferry from Circular Quay)
• Byron Bay, Nimbin, Coffs Harbour (north of Sydney)
• see Backpackers Hostels going north to the Gold Coast and Queensland here

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• See also Sydney tours and adventure - tours where you book actual dates

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• Outback Tours, Sydney Package Tours, Sydney to other places

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