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Jolly Swagman Backpackers

2.0 star property
Central hotel with 10 restaurants, connected to a shopping centre, near Royal Botanic Gardens

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
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Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • 10 restaurants and 10 bars/lounges
  • Outdoor pool access
  • 10 coffee shops/cafes
  • Airport drop-off service
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Arcade/games room
  • Library
  • Computer station
  • Communal living room
  • Front desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
Feel at home
  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/games room
  • BBQ(s)
  • Free parking nearby

Room options

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fridge
Fan
Hairdryer
Microwave
Stovetop
Toaster
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Double Room Ensuite

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Individually furnished
Fridge
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Toaster
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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2 Bed Private Room | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

2 Bed Private Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fridge
Fan
Hairdryer
6 bathrooms
Microwave
Stovetop
Toaster
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fridge
Fan
Hairdryer
Microwave
Stovetop
Toaster
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fridge
Fan
Hairdryer
6 bathrooms
Microwave
Stovetop
Toaster
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fridge
Fan
Hairdryer
Microwave
Stovetop
Toaster
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

4 Bed Private Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fridge
Fan
Hairdryer
6 bathrooms
Microwave
Stovetop
Toaster
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

3 Bed Private Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fridge
Fan
Hairdryer
6 bathrooms
Microwave
Stovetop
Toaster
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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The price is ฿2,987
฿3,286 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
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About the area

Map
27 Orwell Street, Potts Point, NSW, 2011

What's nearby

  • Royal Botanic Gardens - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sydney Tower Eye - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Queen Victoria Building - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Sydney Opera House - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 7 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 26 min drive
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 6 min drive
  • Sydney Redfern Station - 6 min drive
  • Sydney Circular Quay Station - 28 min walk
  • Kings Cross Station - 4 min walk
  • Edgecliff Station - 19 min walk
  • St. James Station - 19 min walk
  • Airport drop-off service

Restaurants

  • ‪Potts Point Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Alamein Memorial Fountain - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bistro Rex - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café de la Fontaine - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Piña - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Jolly Swagman Backpackers

When you stay at Jolly Swagman Backpackers, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Circular Quay and Hyde Park. You can relax with a drink at one of the 10 bars/lounges, and the 10 restaurants are nice spots to grab a bite to eat. There are 10 coffee shops/cafes, a snack bar/deli and in-room conveniences such as fridges and microwaves. Public transportation is close by: Kings Cross Station is only 4 minutes on foot.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 46 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: anytime
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 9 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free 24-hours off-site parking within 16 ft
  • Street parking available

Transfers

  • Airport drop-off on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 10 restaurants
  • 10 bars/lounges
  • 10 coffee shops
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Private dining
  • Free reception (selected days)
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children's games
  • Cabinet locks

What to do

  • Private winery tours
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Access to nearby health club
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Computer station
  • Co-working spaces

Services

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Arcade/games room
  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Fan
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils

More

  • Cleaning supplies

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: AUD 20 per person, per stay

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of AUD 40 per vehicle. Maximum occupancy 3

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Jolly Swagman Backpackers Hostel Potts Point
Jolly Swagman Backpackers Potts Point
Jolly Swagman Backpackers Pot
Jolly Swagman Backpackers Hotel
Jolly Swagman Backpackers Potts Point
Jolly Swagman Backpackers Hotel Potts Point

Frequently asked questions

Does Jolly Swagman Backpackers offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Jolly Swagman Backpackers does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Jolly Swagman Backpackers?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Jolly Swagman Backpackers?
No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Jolly Swagman Backpackers?
Yes, a shuttle from the hotel to the airport is available. The charge is AUD 40 per vehicle.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Jolly Swagman Backpackers?
Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 9 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Jolly Swagman Backpackers?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Star Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Jolly Swagman Backpackers and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities such as 10 bars, an arcade and access to a nearby health club.
Are there restaurants at or near Jolly Swagman Backpackers?
Yes, there are 10 on-site restaurants.
What's the area around Jolly Swagman Backpackers like?
Jolly Swagman Backpackers is in Potts Point, a short 4-minute walk from Kings Cross Station and 18 minutes' walk from Hyde Park.

Jolly Swagman Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Fair

Solo
Not as clean as expected. Didn't have flat sheet for the bedding, and saw some bugs in the bedroom. Good that late checkin was smooth. The receptionist was not available in person until very late in AM, but she is very friendly.
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Jess, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Gabriella, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Convenient location.
Veronica, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed our stay
Nice place for what it is. Very friendly staff
Larry, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Location was great. Although the lack of air con is a big issue and everything’s a bit dated and sad. It could do with a spruce and lick of paint. Which they can definitely afford to do with the amount they charge, especially for the extras like washing machines and lockers. I paid an 8th of the price for hostels in south east Asia with better amenities and quality, And they felt like 5 star hotels. The WiFi was absolute garbage as well. It all feels a bit stingy, they really cut corners to save money, when they could do with air con, better WiFi (it’s the 21st century), electric locks, free luggage storage like the rest of the world.
Average, 4-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

4/10 Fair

I paid for a 2-person girls only room. I was placed in a room with 6 other girls and one of them handed her key out to anyone including men. It was a total mess
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

4-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

8/10 Very good

It's a backpackers, roughing it is a no brainer. Sam was super friendly, the rest was so-so. What was promised on website was not accurate, needs updating.
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Great place to stay for an affordable hostel! Well located and helpful staff.
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great helpful staff, great location and good value
Great staff VERY helpful. Fantastic location a few minutes from Kings Cross and walkable to Opera House area.Botanical Gardens etc, or take the BRILLIANT Sydney transport system, limited to $16 a day anywhere. Great value for money, it is a back packers but everyone was really curious and it was not noisy. $20 key deposit, $1 for cup, but free breakfast, toast, cereal, tea / coffee worked well. If you stay 3 nights or more you get free airport pickup, put the trip back is not free but only $16.
Michael, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Superb staff and friendly welcoming atmosphere, 10/10 👍
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Pretty good spot
Nice place, helpful staff, well maintained and clean. Quiet enough at night. The free WiFi is pretty bad and the free breakfast is bread and cereal and it’s only available from 7-9a. Otherwise no complaints. Great location too.
Carolyn, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

10-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sam the front desk host was amazing and so nice! We loved him. He made our stay fun. :)
1-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Room as described. Was charged twice in error (once by LastMinute, once at Jolly Swagman) but they were able to arrange refund without any probs. Lack of cooking equipment for kitchen but apart from that all good, great location, parking close by and friendly staff.
1-night romance trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

6/10 Good

I did not realise that a towel was not included in the night's stay as Usually this is included even in backpacker accommodation. As I was flying out the next day I had to buy a towel at the airport and use the shower there...
1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Great location! Near Healthy Nuts, cafe and store that had excellent vegan food. Also very close to Thai Power.
6-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

2/10 Poor

Booked for 3 nights, stayed 1
Just dirty and uncomfortable. Too many beds in too little space. Pretty sure one of the bunk beds was jury-rigged. There are many options in the area, choose one of them instead.
3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

By Sydney standards it was a clean backpackers. However, window in dorm could not be closed to keep our cold and the bathrooms were old and dingy. A decent stay for a Sydney backpackers but definitely nothing that stood out as great.
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Best hostel in Sydney
James, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good location
Convenient location near Kong’s Cross station, helpful information about walking around the area.
Julia, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review