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Base Backpackers

1.0 of 5
477 Kent St, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia (Formerly Wanderers on Kent) (Chinatown)
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Base Backpackers
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3.5 of 5 stars
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Melbourne, Australia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

Visited Sydney for 3 nights, pleasant stay, they pick us at the airport for free because the booking was made for 3 or more nights stay. Staff is friendly and is well location is excellent. Walking distance to darling harbour, 5 min drive to kings cross.

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Dayton, Ohio
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

I booked this hostel solely because I had an overnight layover and the airport closes. At the time, it was the best one I could get and for a single night (roughly 12 hour stay), it wasn't all that bad. The front desk staff was really friendly, even though I was checking in at almost 10 pm. My room wasn't... More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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12 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

So this is a Base backpackers, and anyone that knows anything about hostels in OZ should know that Base are generally 'young/party' backpackers. But for those that don't know this, well now you do. People that stay here and then complain about the noise, do some research before you book a place. Whilst some nights you might get a nice... More

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Sydney
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6 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

the good: clean rooms, also the kitchen is clean. good location, next woolworth is just a few minutes away. Great pub next to the hostel: scarry canary, tv lounge the bad: 20$ deposite for the room key

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Sydney
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

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Toronto, Canada
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21 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

I stayed here at the start of a G Adventure Tour. It is well located in the Sydney CBD. I had a double room, it was quiet and comfortable (see the pictures). I was there on a Sunday so the bar downstairs was closed, it may have been noisy if the bar was open. The bathroom was fine. There was... More

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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

Overall i enjoyed my stay in base. It was the start of my trip so i didn't mind the party aspect at the time, it was hard to get a decent nights sleep with 10 people in a room though, a 6-8 bed would be a better option. The bathroom and kitchen area is clean, although like most hostels it... More

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Europe
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10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013 via mobile

My husband and I stayed at base for a long weekend and wedding. We stayed in a double room with ensuit and we were very happy with our stay. The room was large, bright and airy with air con, a tv and a private bathroom. We were so happy with the room for the price. The location of base is... More

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Bradford, United Kingdom
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3 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2013

Tash was amazing, yeah you, Natasha Kaminsky Tash arranged a holiday for probabaly the pickiest customer ever and and she she pulled it off :-) She got me seeing a hell of a lot of OZ in just 3 weeks I'm told I've seen more of Oz that most Australians. She got me where most back packers have never heard... More

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Lincoln, United Kingdom
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6 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

Base Sydney was a nice hostel was comfy beds and under storage draws for your personal belongings. The kitchen was big, but could have been cleaned better and had more pots, pans etc. unfortunately, I was put in a rowdy room were the people drank until 2am in the room, even though you're not allowed alcohol in the rooms, kept... More

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Additional Information about Base Backpackers

Address: 477 Kent St, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia (Formerly Wanderers on Kent)
Region: Australia > New South Wales > Sydney > Chinatown
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Kitchenette Restaurant Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #41 of 126 Specialty lodging in Sydney
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:1 star (1*)
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