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Reviews of Jolly Swagman Backpackers, Sydney, Australia

Jolly Swagman Backpackers - Hostel

Located in the heart of Sydney's Backpacker Mecca - Kings Cross - the Jolly Swagman Hostel is open 24 hours and it has been the heart and soul of the Australian Backpacker world for over 15 years. We have become famous for giving backpackers the time of...
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Avg Rating: 80% (19 Reviews)

Character: 78%

Security: 83%

Location: 85%

Staff: 85%

Fun: 78%

Cleanliness: 72%



Customer Reviews

76%

Very helpful and had a great time! We enjoyed the $3 pizza and beer night. Wish the beer was cold though!

Erica, from USA ~ Jul 25 2008

86%

IL NUMERO 1 COME DIVERTIMENTO E POSIZIONE A SYDNEY

ALESSIO, from Italy ~ Jul 13 2008

74%

didn't appreciate you giving my email address to another customer without my permission.

Geoff, from USA ~ Jul 8 2008

84%

Loved staying at the Jolly Swagman. Just enough out of the way to miss the big city bustle, but close enough in that you can walk to the CBD in no time. Kings Cross Station was right there and that made it even better for transportation.

Joshua, from USA ~ Jul 2 2008

90%

stayed there for three nights, great location, great atmosphere and great value!

Kate, from Ireland ~ Jul 1 2008

66%

Not really for our age range. WIFI costs a rip-off!

James, from England ~ Jun 28 2008

66%

Not the best place to stay. We moved down to the H.I which was 10 times better and closer to everything.

Roisin, from Ireland ~ Jun 19 2008

94%

A fantastic hostel. Stayed here for weeks and had so much fun. There are special drinks promos and nights out with the hostel crowd or you can sit in and watch a dvd. 5 mins from trains. Sydney harbour is less than a 15 min walk away and is beautiful. Some interesting locals in the alleys and bushes near the hostel too!!

Roisin, from Ireland ~ Jun 19 2008

74%

The rate in internet via hostelworld wasn't the same as I were asked in reception. That was the only problem. Anyway hostel is good and clean.

Alla, from Estonia ~ Jun 19 2008

76%

Our only complaint would be that it was very noisy all throughout the night, most nights. I appreciate there are a lot of 18 year olds out to have a good time but perhaps staff could have a bit more control over them?

Maria, from England ~ Jun 15 2008