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    Westend Backpackers

    572 reviews
    #126 of 150 Specialty Lodging in Sydney
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    412 Pitt St, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
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    2.5
    572 reviews
    • Excellent14%
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    • Poor16%
    • Terrible47%
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    “free goon”(10 reviews)
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    great hostel for the younger traveller

    Great hostel for the young, Stayed here for two nights, really enjoyed my stay here, helpful staff, Nice big hostel, rooms and bathrooms were fine, right in the heart on sydney so close to everything i needed, Party hostel of a night time so good...More

    Thank sarah b
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Disgusting

    The worst backpackers I’ve ever stayed at. Our room stunk of feet and god knows what else. Everything’s in the room stank to high heaven so we disinfected the whole room it was that bad. Staff were very laid back but nice. The aircon did...More

    1  Thank MarkiQueenstown
    Reviewed 13 March 2018 via mobile
    Westend backpackers review

    The room smelled like mould and was very unpleasant to stain beds are uncomfortable soon as wood dirty air conditioner was noises anything and Cockroaches running around these we just a few of the things that were wrong with this place

    2  Thank Robert H
    Reviewed 11 March 2018
    Great Times,

    honestly didn't expect to much when i booked here, but how wrong i was. Soon as i checked in all the staff were super friendly and helpful, Rooms was fine, and has ensuite so thats a plus. Went on the free day time activity which...More

    Thank tgreen19955512
    Response from Tom C, General Manager at Westend BackpackersResponded 13 March 2018

    G'Day Tgreen19955512, Thanks for taking the time to leave some feedback from your stay with us here at Westend Backpackers. I'm stoked to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and i'm glad to hear the events team made you feel welcome! Cheers, Tom

    Reviewed 8 March 2018 via mobile
    Good community, cheap hostel

    Well don’t have your expectations high for this budget hostels looks, as I had a mushroom growing on the floor of my 5th floor room... BUT, definitely take advantage of all the promo stuff these guys do! Leah takes us out during the days for...More

    Thank Sam M
    Response from Tom C, General Manager at Westend BackpackersResponded 12 March 2018

    G'Day Sam, I'm stoked to hear you enjoyed your time with us here at Westend and we look forward to having you stay with us next time you're in Sydney! Cheers, Tom

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