Jolly Swagman Backpackers

2.0 star property
Central hotel connected to a shopping centre in Sydney with 10 restaurants

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Property amenity
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
10 restaurants, dinner served
Point of interest
Point of interest
Jolly Swagman Backpackers sits in central Sydney, just a short walk from the Royal Botanic Gardens. Guests can relax at the manager's reception, choose from ten on-site eateries, or take advantage of the outdoor pool nearby.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Room options

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Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fridge
Fan
6 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Microwave
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Double Room Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fridge
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

3 Bed Private Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fridge
Fan
6 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Microwave
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

4 Bed Private Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fridge
Fan
6 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Microwave
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

2 Bed Private Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fridge
Fan
6 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Microwave
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

Deluxe Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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About the area

Located near a boardwalk, Jolly Swagman Backpackers is in Potts Point neighbourhood and is connected to a shopping centre. Sydney Tower Eye and Sydney Opera House are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Queen Victoria Building and The Rocks Markets. Royal Botanic Gardens and Sydney Harbour Bridge are two other places to visit that come recommended. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like ecotours and hiking/biking trails, or hop on a bike for hire nearby and take a self-guided tour around Sydney.
Map
27 Orwell Street, Potts Point, NSW, 2011

What's nearby

  • Royal Botanic Gardens - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Sydney Tower Eye - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Circular Quay - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Sydney Opera House - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Kings Cross Station - 4 min walk
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 6 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sapporo Miso Ramen Factory Sora - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Maki Sushi Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪PIÑA - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café de la Fontaine - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Boccone - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Jolly Swagman Backpackers

Hotel near Royal Botanic Gardens
Located close to Sydney Tower Eye and Queen Victoria Building, Jolly Swagman Backpackers provides a free manager's reception, a terrace and 10 coffee shops/cafes. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 10 on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/games room and a library.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Outdoor pool access nearby
  • Airport drop-off service (surcharge), access to a nearby health club and smoke-free property
  • A computer station, a TV in reception and a front desk safe
  • Coworking spaces, coffee/tea in reception and a vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers and hairdryers
  • Communal kitchens, fridges and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free 24-hour offsite parking within 5 metres
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Ski shuttle nearby

Food and drink

  • 10 bars/lounges
  • 10 coffee shops/cafes
  • 10 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Private wine tours
  • TV in common areas
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Guests will receive lockbox information
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 20 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 40 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 3)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

Is Jolly Swagman Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Jolly Swagman Backpackers?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Jolly Swagman Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Jolly Swagman Backpackers?

Checkout is at 9 AM.

Does Jolly Swagman Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs on request. A fee of AUD 40 per vehicle applies.

Where is Jolly Swagman Backpackers located?

Located in Potts Point, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney Tower Eye and Queen Victoria Building. Sydney Opera House and The Rocks Markets are also within 2 mi (3 km). Kings Cross Station is only a 4-minute walk and Edgecliff Station is 19 minutes.

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