Secret Garden Backpackers, Sydney
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation, 4-star243-247 CLEVELAND STREET, Sydney, AustraliaShow on map
7.7 · Good1,298 reviews
- Check-in from 2:00 PMCheck-out by 10:00 AM.
- Fabulous locationGuests rate the location 8.7 out of 10, at 243-247 CLEVELAND STREET.
Central Location The young and vibrant Secret Garden Backpackers is conveniently located less than a 10-minute walk from Sydney's Central Train Station, making it the perfect base for exploring the city.
Fun Activities and Amenities Guests can partake in musical bingo, karaoke nights, day trips, and enjoy Free Pancakes on Sundays. Additionally, the hostel offers shared kitchen, laundry facilities, free WiFi, a TV room, and a swimming pool at Prince Alfred Park.
Explore Sydney Easily With the train station nearby, guests can easily visit iconic attractions like the Opera House in just 10 minutes. Surry Hills' dining and entertainment options are within walking distance, and Darling Harbour is a short 25-minute stroll away.
Book your stay at Secret Garden Backpackers for a memorable Sydney experience!
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Terrace
- Garden
- BBQ facilities
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Fax/photocopying
- Games room
Rooms
7.7
Good
Rated 7.7 out of 10 by 1,298 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness6.7
- Service8.6
- Location8.7
- Rooms7.1
- Amenities7.7
- Value8.1
- Food & drink7.2
Guests mention
Friendly staffGreat locationBudget-friendly
JuliaSpainSi puedes pagarte algo mejor, NO VAYAS
La ubicacion esta bien, cerca de la estacion! Y tiene un patio comun
Sucio, un solo baño por piso... no cambiaron ni la papelera de nuestra habitación (que era una habitación privada) y habia basura del antiguo…
AlessandraItalyThe position, the kindness of the staff
AndreiAustraliaTara was super good and so friendly. The common spaces are very clean, housekeepers clean multiple times per day and have all the facilities you need - would defo stay again
micheleThailandGreat location, the staff are friendly and the back courtyard area was a bonus. Good amenities in the kitchen.
More showers and toilets needed. Great amenities in the kitchen but it is tiny always very crowded if…
JulieGermanyDie Lage war gut
Alles an diesem Hostel ist im schlimmsten Zustand! Kakerlaken im Zimmer, heruntergekommene Zimmer, nur ein Badezimmer mit Duschen für ALLE, nichts funktioniert dort, ekelige Gerüche, unruhiger Schlaf und…
YI-YANTW地點
沒電梯，乾凈度有待加強
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Where you’ll be
243-247 CLEVELAND STREET, Sydney, Australia
Guests rate the location 8.7 out of 10 — fabulous.
Things to know
Cancellation
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Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 2:00 PM until 12:00 AM
Check-out by 10:00 AM
No children
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No pets
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
What we’d check for you here
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Secret Garden Backpackers, Sydney
What time is check-in and check-out at Secret Garden Backpackers, Sydney?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Secret Garden Backpackers, Sydney allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Does Secret Garden Backpackers, Sydney have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
How do I book Secret Garden Backpackers, Sydney?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Secret Garden Backpackers, Sydney?
243-247 CLEVELAND STREET, Sydney.
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