Blue Parrot Backpackers in Sydney, Australia

Voted #2 Best Hostel in Australia at the 2010 Hoscars!

We are a small intimate hostel known for our great atmosphere, around the corner from Sydney's best nightlife!

**We are a youth hostel and only accept travellers aged 18-35 years old.**

Avoid those massive, impersonal hotel-style hostels and stay with us in a small hostel offering personal service where you can easily meet other travelers, especially if you're traveling solo. Ideal for female travelers since it is safe, secure and clean. Our guests frequently tell us they don't want to leave because of our 'friendly and homely atmosphere...almost like you're staying at a friend's house'.

Blue Parrot is a family owned hostel, sisters Effie & Sasha with their team create a fun vibe winning several awards for Best Atmosphere & Best Staff - just been voted amongst the top 4 hostels in Australia Feb. 2013.

We offer free Internet and Wi-Fi, which is a big bonus since most hostels charge for it.

Our hostel is well-located on stylish Macleay Street, around the corner from Kings Cross' vibrant nightlife yet far enough away to have a good night's sleep. From here you can walk to the city center, the Opera House, the Harbour Bridge and all of Sydney's attractions.

Our facilities include use of the Wii Game Station, DVD hard drive so you can upload movies to your laptop and a big-screen plasma TV with cable and DVDs. There's also free use of personal security lockers in each room, plus an awesome outdoor courtyard - great for socialising.

This hostel is recommended by Lonely Planet, Tripadvisor, Lets Go and the Rough Guide.

Hostelworld Awards won by the Blue Parrot:
Voted amongst the top 4 hostel in Australia Feb. 2013
Voted number 1 hostel in Australia March 2011
Voted 2 Best hostel in Australia 2011
Voted amongst the 3 best hostels in Australia 2011 (Hoscars)
Voted 2 Best Hostel in Australia at the 2010 (Hoscars)
Voted amongst the 4 best hostels in Australia Nov.2009
Voted amongst the 3 best hostels in Australia for 2008

Please read our Things to Note below before booking.

We are a small, intimate hostel known for our great atmosphere, around the corner from Sydney's best nightlife!

**We are a youth hostel and only accept travellers aged 18-35 years old.**

Avoid those massive, impersonal hotel-style hostels and stay with us in a small hostel offering personal service, where you can easily meet other travellers, especially if you're travelling solo. It's ideal for female solo travellers since it's safe, secure and clean. Our guests frequently tell us they don't want to leave because of our 'friendly and homely atmosphere...almost like you're staying at a friend's house'.

The Blue Parrot is a family owned and run hostel; sisters Effie and Sasha and our award-winning team create a fun vibe - we have won several awards for having the best atmosphere in Australia!

We offer free Internet and Wi-Fi, which is a big bonus since most hostels charge for it.

Our facilities include free use of the Wii Game Station, our free DVD hard drive (so you can upload movies to your laptop) and a free big-screen plasma TV with cable and DVDs. There's also free use of personal security lockers in each room, plus an awesome big courtyard - great for socialising.

Awards won by the Blue Parrot:
Voted amongst the top 10 hostel in Australia Sept. 2012 (Hostelworld)
Voted #1 hostel in Australia March 2011 (Hostelworld)
Voted #2 best hostel in Australia 2011(Hostelworld)
Voted #3 best hostel in Oceania 2011(Hostelworld Hoscars)
Voted#2 Best Hostel in Australia at the 2010 Hoscars!
Voted amongst the best 4 hostels in Australia Nov.2009 (Hostelworld)
Voted amongst the best 3 hostel in Australia for 2008 (Hostelworld)

Please see our Must-Read Hostel Info below before booking. No stag/hen/bachelor parties.

THINGS TO NOTE: Reception hours 09:00 - 20:30. A valid passport is required on check-in. We do not have a traditional 24-hour front desk, so guests should notify us their arrival time especially if arriving after 20:30 so we can arrange check in. Last check-in is 23:00 hours. HOSTEL'S CONDITIONS: Full payment is due upon check-in. We can’t provide a refund if you decide to check out early. We accept credit cards, Visa or MasterCard for payments of $300 or more. If your balance is less than $300 you’ll have to pay in cash. Credit cards incur a 2.5% surcharge. We accept groups with a maximum of six people. No stag/hen/bachelor parties. We are a youth hostel and only accept travellers aged 18-35 years old. HOSTEL'S CANCELLATION POLICY: Customers (one-to-three persons) can cancel or change their reservation free of charge up to two days before arrival (local time). Groups (four or more persons) need seven days' notice to cancel or change. If you do not give us the required notice or there is a no-show, you will be charged for all nights booked. Cancellations/changes must be made by email only.