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50 Sir John Young Cresent, Sydney, Australia, 2011

Elephant Backpacker - A budget-friendly hostel in Woolloomooloo with 24-hour shared facilities and proximity to Sydney's CBD

Located in Woolloomooloo, Elephant Backpacker offers budget-friendly accommodation in a historical building from 1894, featuring dormitory and private rooms with double-hung windows, lockers, and some original fittings like fireplaces. The ground floor includes a communal kitchen, large dining area, TV room, and a newly opened café serving meals from 7 AM to 11 PM daily. A free breakfast with cereal, tea, and coffee is available at the property's café. Guests can unwind in the shared TV room with a book exchange or relax on a Juliet balcony. Elephant Backpacker is a 5-minute walk from Hyde Park, 10 minutes from St James, and 13 minutes from Pitt Street Mall. The hostel provides 24-hour front desk service, wheelchair access, free Wi-Fi in public areas, and secure bike storage. Nearby attractions include the Royal Botanic Gardens, The Domain, and the Sydney Opera House, all within walking distance.

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Bed 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
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220 sq. feet 
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City view
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Bed 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
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325 sq. feet 
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Bed 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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175 sq. feet 
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City Centre
Sydney2700 ft
Airports
Kingsford Smith (SYD) 7.1 mi
Wollongong (WOL) 63.5 mi
Train
St James Station1700 ft

Facilities

Enjoy modern comforts, from ocean-view suites to family-friendly options with breakfast included

General

  • Non-smoking property
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Front desk
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
  • Multilingual staff

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Free breakfast

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Bathroom for disabled

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

50 Sir John Young Cresent, Sydney, Australia, 2011
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50 Sir John Young Cresent, Sydney, Australia, 2011
Nearby
Gallery
Art Gallery of New South Wales
1400 ft
Church
St Mary's Cathedral
1700 ft
Museum
Hyde Park Barracks Museum
1800 ft
Mrs Macquaries Road
The Domain
1500 ft
Museum
Australian Museum
2000 ft
Restaurants
Harry's Cafe de Wheels
2200 ft
Dowling Street Corner Cowper Wharf Roadway
Smoking Gun Bagels
800 ft
Wollomooloo 129 Cathedral St
John Montagu
1100 ft
144 Cathedral St
Woolloomooloo Fish & Chips
1500 ft
130 Forbes St
Harry's Coffee & Gelato
1400 ft
80 William St Woolloomooloo
Charlies Cafe
2000 ft
7 Cowper Wharf Rdwy Shop 5
Slashed Burger
2100 ft
57 Cowper Wharf Rdwy Shop 2
Sushi on Stanley
2000 ft
85 Stanley St
Dumplings & Beer
2000 ft
Darlinghurst 2010 83 Stanley St 9 Ward Ave
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