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Funk House Backpackers

2.0 star property
Art Deco Sydney hostel in Potts Point with free breakfast

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Property amenity
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Interior

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Room options

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

Four Bed Dormitory

Highlights

Memory foam bed
Ceiling fan
In-room safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Single Room

Highlights

Memory foam bed
Ceiling fan
In-room safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Family Room

Highlights

Memory foam bed
Ceiling fan
In-room 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

Memory foam bed
Ceiling fan
In-room 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

Memory foam bed
Ceiling fan
In-room safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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

Three Bed Dormitory

Highlights

Memory foam bed
Ceiling fan
In-room safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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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 - 1.5 km
  • Sydney Town Hall - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Circular Quay - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Sydney Opera House - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 8 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Kings Cross Station - 3 min walk
  • Sydney Circular Quay Station - 4 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 22 min drive

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

Hostel near Hyde Park
Close to Martin Place and Sydney Tower Eye, Funk House Backpackers provides free continental breakfast, an airport shuttle and a rooftop terrace. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • Airport drop-off service (surcharge), a front desk safe and a TV in reception
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Funk House Backpackers feature comforts, such as laptop-compatible safes, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers
  • Ceiling fans and desks

Languages

English, German, Polish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Airport drop-off shuttle (surcharge) from 9 AM to 5 PM at scheduled times

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1920
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

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:

  • Cash deposit: AUD 20 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 14 per person (one way)

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including 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

Property is 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

Is Funk House Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Funk House Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Funk House Backpackers?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Funk House Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs 9 AM-5 PM at scheduled times. A fee of AUD 14 per person applies.

Where is Funk House Backpackers located?

Located in Potts Point, this hostel is within 1 mile (2 km) of William Street, Hyde Park and Queen Victoria Building. Sydney Town Hall and Martin Place are also within 1 mile (2 km). Kings Cross Station is only a 3-minute walk and Edgecliff Station is 17 minutes.

Funk House Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 95 reviews" "

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
bad hostel
terrible hostel, bed was literally just a thick foam pad, hostel smelled, reception was meh

8/10 Good

beau , canberra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to everything
Good place to crash out after being on it all night

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Mike, Australia - QLD - Brisbane

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Facilities: Typical; Value: Economical; Service: Friendly; Cleanliness: Grubby; Friendly Staff

10/10 Excellent

Chris, China

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Good; Value: Economical; Service: Outstanding; Solid wifi, have free maps of the city

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Funk house NSW
Small 4 bunk room, clean and tidy. Excellent king cross central location. Free breakfast was a nice touch.

8/10 Good

Lachlan, Australia - QLD - Gold Coast

Liked: Staff & service

6/10 Okay

Duncan, Australia - QLD - Sunshine Coast

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Tired; Value: Average price; Service: Basic; Cleanliness: Filthy, Smelly;

8/10 Good

Ashleigh, Australia - QLD - Brisbane

Liked: Staff & service
Facilities: Typical; Value: Inexpensive; Service: Friendly; Cleanliness: Clean;

4/10 Poor

James, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

Disliked: Staff & service
Service: Rude, Bad, Awful;

8/10 Good

Lara, Australia - QLD - Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Jenika, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

8/10 Good

Han, Malaysia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Facilities: Basic; Value: Moderate; Service: Friendly; Cleanliness: Dirty; Overall is a great place to stay for backpackers

8/10 Good

Stephen, Australia - NSW - Newcastle

Liked: Staff & service
Facilities: Basic, Modest; Value: Affordable; Service: Respectful, Friendly, Courteous;

10/10 Excellent

Kai, Australia - VIC - Regional VIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Good; Value: Bargain; Service: Outstanding; Cleanliness: Spotless; Need somewhere to hang towel and clothes when having a shower.

10/10 Excellent

mitchell, Australia - NSW - Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
awesome vibe. friendly staff. I will be back for sure

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Staff & service
Facilities: Everyday; Value: Affordable; Service: Professional, Friendly; Cleanliness: Neat;

6/10 Okay

nguyet

Disliked: Cleanliness
Facilities: Typical; Value: Moderate; Service: Basic; Cleanliness: Lacking;

8/10 Good

Melissa, Australia - NSW - Newcastle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff

10/10 Excellent

Tasha, Australia - TAS - Hobart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: clean and comfy; Value: Great deal; Service: friendly and helpful; Cleanliness: Beautiful;

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Very friendly staff
Very friendly and helpful staff willing to give directions and advice.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good for a night
We stayed for a night before meeting friends the next day. Nice place with a good deal on dinner and an portion for a group pub crawl. It looked like most people were there long term

8/10 Good

Qian, China

Liked: Staff & service
convinience

10/10 Excellent

Hilary, Australia - SA - Regional SA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: comfortable atmosphere; Value: very fair; Service: unbelievably friendly; Cleanliness: just right; perfect location close to everything and the sea was very close