Base Backpackers Sydney hostel is where all the big "down under" adventures begin. Open 24 hours with a cosmopolitan buzz, Sydney is the perfect Base hostel to stay, work, travel and play.
The Base Sydney hostel is easily the most central, city backpacker location ever! Within only a few minutes walking distance to all that Sydney has to offer: Darling Harbour; The Sydney Opera House; The Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach bus stop!!!
Base sydney takes out best standard and budget accommodation award!
Sydney hostel features and facilities
- Newly renovated rooms and facilities
- Spacious multi-share dorms
- Delicious Continental Breakfast
- Personal underbed storage lockers
- 24 hour reception and personal swipe card
- Plus the Sanctuary rooms - girls only
Recent comments as seen on HostelWorld.com
Carl from England stayed here on 21st March 2008 25-30 "Good 24hour helpdesk. If bag doesn't fit draw in room, there are large 24h lockers downstairs which you can pay for/extend as long as you need. good location, close to Town Hall station... walkable to many areas! Private rooms are worth it!"
gcampbell7960 from Ireland stayed here on 22nd March 2008 "The hostel has a good atmosphere and is well worth a visit ahead of most other hostels in sydney."
Recent comments from Hostelbookers.com
The Scary Canary. A great pub next door. 1 April 2008
nice location, friendly people, very clean 30 March 2008
location 27 March 2008
clean and good location 27 March 2008
Great location. 25 March 2008
Recent comments as seen on Trip Advisor
“Great Location and Nice place” - 4 of 5 stars emax Ireland Jan 12, 2007
"This is a great place to stay. It has a very big Kitchen, lounge room and even has a pub right beside it. it is in a great location right in the centre of Sydney within walking distance of everything and right beside the train or bus to take you to the beach. The staff are also very helpful"
Real travel stories
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To and from sydney.Day 6: Arriving in Sydney
Sydney is much more cosmopolitan than Melbourne.At the end of the day, I checked out of the Y into the base backpackers to join the people I met on the bus.The base is actually really nice, with a nice shower, a bar,.The Sca
ry Canary Bar
The Scary Canary is Base Sydney’s local watering hole where backpackers and Sydneysiders meet. With a selection of Chill out areas and group activities you'll meet new friends in no time.
SURF N TURF
Spend a day on an iconic Sydney beach with 2-3 hours of surf
lessons. Your qualified surf instructor will have you standing up
on your board in no time! Learn at your own pace - there’s no
pressure. It’s a guaranteed day of fun in the surf!
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Learn to Surf day trip
- Transfers to and from Sydney
- Lunch
- Surf Boards
- 2-3 hour of lessons
- Qualified Instructor
1 welcome drink at the Scary Canary Bar
That's a package savings of $30 - click here to enquire about a booking
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[Edit] Free Stuff
- Take in some free music at the Sydney Opera House on Sunday afternoons
- Walk around the Royal Botanical Gardens or just take a rest by the water
- Swim at a selection of beautiful beaches at Bondi, Manly, Coogee or further a field
- Check out Circular Quay, which usually attracts various characters and street performers
- Bushwalk some of the great tracks in the Sydney Harbour and Royal National Parks
- Get some culture - the NSW Art Gallery offers free viewings of their general collections
- Browse around the markets - Paddington, Glebe, Balmain, Flemington, Parklea, Haymarket and The Rocks all have markets well worth paying a visit to on selected days
- Go to The Rocks - markets, cafes, shops and free entertainment every weekend
- Walk the Bondi to Coogee coastal walk
- Check out the views at both North and South Head
- Visit Palm Beach (about 1 hour's drive north) famous for the filming of the TV series, Home and Away
- Visit the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games Village at Homebush Bay
