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Hotel Elephant Backpackers (Sydney, Australia)

Hotel Elephant Backpackers (Sydney, Australia)

About Elephant Backpackers

Situated near Sydney’s Royal Botanic Gardens and the Art Gallery of New South Wales, the Elephant Backpackers hostel offers budget-friendly accommodation with a TV lounge and guest laundry facilities. Accommodation options include dorms for between four and eight guests, female only dorms, and private twin/double rooms. Linen and lockers are provided and there are shared bathroom facilities on every floor. Facilities at the Elephant Backpackers hostel include a 24-hour reception and luggage storage. Airport and area shuttle services are available for a fee. Wi-Fi attracts a surcharge. Breakfast and other meals are available from the on-site cafe/pizzeria for a fee. There are also vending machines on-site. Alternative dining options in the area include Puntino Trattoria and the Colonial. This hostel lies within a ten-minute drive of Darling Harbour, the Sydney Opera House, and Sydney’s Paddy’s Market. Bondi Beach is 20 minutes away.

Top amenities

  • WiFi in lobby
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool(Unavailable)
  • Spa(Unavailable)
  • Parking(Unavailable)
  • Pets(Unavailable)
  • A/C(Unavailable)
  • Restaurant
  • Hotel bar
  • Gym(Unavailable)

Rating overview

7.0
trivago Rating Index® based on 1804  reviews from:
  • Hotels.com(8.2/10)
  • LocationGood  7.7 / 10
  • RoomsOkay  5.2 / 10
  • ServiceOkay  6.4 / 10

Positive Reviews

positive:

Excellent location

One of the most frequently reported highlights of this hostel is its location. Guests have found the property is within easy reach of dining spots and Sydney attractions, often also mentioning the hostel's proximity to the Royal Botanic Gardens.

positive:

Low-cost accommodation option

There is definitely room for improvement at this hostel but guests do tend to find the cost of accommodation here is budget-friendly. Guests also report that the food served in the on-site cafe is reasonably priced.

positive:

Friendly staff

While not everyone has been left with a good impression of the service here, the majority of past guests have found the staff at this hostel is friendly and happy to help with any questions or requests for information.


Negative Reviews

negative:

Rooms could be improved

The standard of the rooms and dorms here is a source of frequent disappointment to guests. The accommodation is found to be less than clean and very dated in appearance. Guests also describe the rooms as a little smelly and find the bathroom facilities disappointing.

negative:

Poor Wi-Fi

Guests report that the Wi-Fi here is abysmal. The connection has been frequently described as slow if guests were able to get online at all. Getting a strong signal in the rooms appears unlikely.

negative:

Disappointing kitchen

The kitchen here, although large, is not rated all that highly by guests. Again, the cleanliness level could be better but guests also mention that it is overcrowded and complain that you have to leave your key with reception as a deposit for cooking utensils. There have also been sightings of cockroaches.


All amenities

Property amenities
  1. Lift
  2. Terrace
  3. Hotel bar
  4. Non-smoking rooms
Room amenities
  1. Ironing board
  2. Openable windows
  3. Television
  4. Electric kettle
Accessibility
  1. Accessible hotel
  2. Accessible bathroom
  3. In-room accessibility
  4. Teleprinter

Arrival / Departure

  1. Check in: 14:00
  2. Check out: 10:00

Contact

50 Sir John Young Cresent , 2011 , Sydney , Australia
Telephone: +61(2)93802922 | Fax: +61(29)3802963 | 

Frequently Asked Questions about Elephant Backpackers

  • Is there a pool area at Elephant Backpackers?

    No, Elephant Backpackers doesn’t offer pool areas.

  • Are pets allowed at Elephant Backpackers?

    No, Elephant Backpackers doesn’t allow pets.

  • Is parking available at Elephant Backpackers?

    No, Elephant Backpackers doesn’t provide parking.

  • What time is check-in and check-out at Elephant Backpackers?

    Check-in at Elephant Backpackers is available from: . Check-out time is by .

  • Where is Elephant Backpackers located?

    Elephant Backpackers is located in 50 Sir John Young Cresent, 2011, Sydney, Australia.