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Funk House Backpackers

2.0 star property
Art Deco hostel within easy reach of Circular Quay

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Terrace/patio
Property amenity
Interior detail
Exterior
Memory-foam beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
In the heart of Sydney, Funk House Backpackers offers a warm and social atmosphere with continental breakfast, rooftop terrace views, laundry facilities and WiFi. Guests appreciate the helpful staff that make their stay even more enjoyable.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (9)

  • Rooftop terrace
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Front desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • TV in a common area

Room options

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Memory-foam beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Four Bed Dormitory

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Memory foam bed
Laptop-compatible safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Memory-foam beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Single Room

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Memory foam bed
Laptop-compatible safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Memory-foam beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Memory foam bed
Laptop-compatible safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Memory-foam beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Private Double Room

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Memory foam bed
Laptop-compatible safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Memory-foam beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Private Twin Room

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Memory foam bed
Laptop-compatible safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Three Bed Dormitory

Three Bed Dormitory

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Memory foam bed
Laptop-compatible safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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9 Mar - 10 Mar
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About the area

Map
23 Darlinghurst Road, Kings Cross, Potts Point, NSW, 2011

What's nearby

  • Hyde Park - 18 min walk
  • Sydney Town Hall - 3 min drive
  • Circular Quay - 4 min drive
  • Sydney Opera House - 5 min drive
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 22 min drive
  • Sydney Central Station - 4 min drive
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 5 min drive
  • Sydney Circular Quay Station - 28 min walk
  • Kings Cross Station - 3 min walk
  • Edgecliff Station - 17 min walk
  • St. James Station - 20 min walk
  • Airport drop-off service

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Potts Point Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Alamein Memorial Fountain - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pad Thai Chai Yo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Barrel One Coffee Roasters, Potts Point - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Funk House Backpackers

Funk House Backpackers features a rooftop terrace and puts you a short five-minute drive from Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House. Free perks include continental breakfast, WiFi and wired Internet. This Art Deco hostel is also a short five-minute drive from Hyde Park and Sydney Town Hall. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Kings Cross Station is 3 minutes away.

Languages

English, German, Polish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 45 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
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Transfers

    • Airport drop-off from 9 AM to 5 PM*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast

What to do

  • Ecotours nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1920
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Art Deco architecture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Memory-foam mattress

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet

More

  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Cash deposit: AUD 20 per stay

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of AUD 14 per person (one way)

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Funk House Backpackers Hostel Potts Point
Funk House Backpackers Potts Point
Funk House Backpackers Potts
Funk House Backpackers Potts Point
Funk House Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Funk House Backpackers?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Funk House Backpackers?

Yes, a shuttle from the hotel to the airport is available from 9 AM to 5 PM at scheduled times. The charge is AUD 14 per person one way.

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

You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Is there an on-site casino at Funk House Backpackers?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Star Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What's the area around Funk House Backpackers like?

Funk House Backpackers is a short 3-minute walk from Kings Cross Station and 18 minutes' walk from Hyde Park.

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Funk House Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

fun & fun
Très bien situé dans un quartier agréable j'ai été très bien accueillie.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

Ekelhaft und katastrophal
Absolute Frechheit dieses Hostel. Küche u d Toiletten absolut unhygienisch und eklig (Bilder auf tripadviser). Küche riecht nach erbrochenem und in die Sanitärenanlagen würde ich nie wieder hineingehen.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

bad hostel
terrible hostel, bed was literally just a thick foam pad, hostel smelled, reception was meh
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Close to everything
Good place to crash out after being on it all night
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

위치만 좋고 나머진 그닥
킹스크로스역에서 가깝다. 주변이 씨끄럽다. 깨끗한 편은 아니지만 지낼만은하다. 다들 파티하고 놀고 그러느라 분위기는 자유분방하지만 숙박시설관리는 조금 부족한거같다. 아침에 체크아웃할때 관리하는 사람이 커피타러갔다가 늦게 오는 바람에 비행기를 놓쳤다.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

Smutsigt
Äckligt, weed doft överallt, inte städade toaletter och folk som bröt reglerna. Ända fördelen är priset och det oftast fungerande gratis nätverket. Snäppet bättre än att bo på gatan med en maddrass.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

J'y suis restée juste car j'avais payé ma semaine
L'hotel n'est pas propre du tout... que ce soit la chambre où la moquette est humide et où le ménage est fait seulement le mètre carré situé à l'entrée ou alors les salles de bain ou j'ai eu l'occasion de prendre ma douche avec des cafards où les cheveux bouchent l'évacuation. Bref prendre sa douche avec ses chaussures en permanence. Je ne souhaiterais pas cet hôtel même à quelqu'un que je n'aime pas.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

It's good for young people.good location near bars
All of ok except share toilet and bathroom.easy check in when they have free room
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Zentrumsnahes Hostel mit freundlichem Personal
Sydney Zentrum, The Rocks und die typischen Sightseeing-Ziele sind zu Fuß gut erreichbar. Das Frühstück ist rustikal aber ausreichend, das Personal freundlich und hilfsbereit. Zimmer, Küche und Gemeinschaftsbad sind ausreichend sauber und in Schuss. Die Zimmer sind selbstschließend, gegen Schlüsselpfand kann man Küchenutensilien leihen. Trotz Zimmer Richtung belebte Straße nicht zu laut.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Facilities: Typical; Value: Economical; Service: Friendly; Cleanliness: Grubby; Friendly Staff
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Facilities: Good; Value: Economical; Service: Outstanding; Solid wifi, have free maps of the city
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Expected the worse but it was actually really nice
Stayed there a couple of days when me and my family were visiting Sydney. My parents are really not used to live in backpackers hostels but since this place was the only one available we didn't have much of a choice. From reading other peoples reviews, I was expecting a really shabby hostel with a lot of junkies but I was actually quite nice. It was easy getting there from the airport since it's close to the Kings Cross station. The hostel is located in a red light district, but we didn't notice it that much since the hostel is located in a lane (and when you walk in to Sydney CBD you don't pass through the street with the porn shops.) It's close to the Royal Botanical Garden and the Opera House so if you're just there to see the city and don't want to spend a lot of money on a hotel, this is a perfect place to live. We stayed in two double rooms and they were quite okay (really okay to be a hostel at this price).The breakfast was simply just toast, marmalade, milk and some corn flakes, nothing fancy (but regarding that is was included in the price it was actually pretty ok). The man in the reception was really nice and helpful! The only negative I have to say was that even though that it was supposed to be quiet after 10 pm people were really loud and ran around in the hallway.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

Gute Lage aber schmutziges Hostel
Das Funk House liegt Nahe der Bahnstation King Cross. Von dort aus kann mann das Stadtzentrum in wenigen Minuten erreichen. Die Unterkunft ist aber sehr schmutzig und es wird wenig dagegen unternommen. Das Zimmer hat trotz offenem Fenster übel gestunken. Günstige und zentrale Unterkunft mit wenig Komfort.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

Funk house NSW
Small 4 bunk room, clean and tidy. Excellent king cross central location. Free breakfast was a nice touch.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Facilities: Tired; Value: Average price; Service: Basic; Cleanliness: Filthy, Smelly;
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Facilities: Typical; Value: Inexpensive; Service: Friendly; Cleanliness: Clean;
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

Service: Rude, Bad, Awful;
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Facilities: Basic; Value: Moderate; Service: Friendly; Cleanliness: Dirty; Overall is a great place to stay for backpackers
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Facilities: Basic, Modest; Value: Affordable; Service: Respectful, Friendly, Courteous;
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Facilities: Good; Value: Bargain; Service: Outstanding; Cleanliness: Spotless; Need somewhere to hang towel and clothes when having a shower.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

If you are liking to play with other friend
It's a good place, if you like to meet other friend. There are many places for night culture. But if you are to like quiet places, Be careful ~
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

awesome vibe. friendly staff. I will be back for sure