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By thewife, from USA on Thu 10 Feb 2011

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Hotel Description

Adults-only hostel near Star Casino

City center stay

At this Haymarket hostel, you'll be well placed to visit Capitol Theatre and World Square Shopping Centre, both steps away. Also, Hyde Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Star Casino is within 2 miles (3 km).

Terrace

Free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and luggage storage are available at this hostel. The front desk is staffed around-the-clock and laundry facilities are on offer.

Standard Twin Room

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$69* Per night/room Apr 2 - Apr 3

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Standard Triple Room

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Standard Double Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Maze Backpackers ratings based on 4 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.8 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 3.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 0.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Maze Backpackers

3 out of 5

I would recommend this for what it is--an inexpensive place to sleep.

Pros: Close restaurants
This is a party hostel so it can be loud, and the rooms are not very clean (the sheets are clean--the carpet and curtains are not the sort you want to touch). However, it was about half the price of the next cheapest thing we could find, so for a budget layover where you just need to to sleep and leave, it is a good option. For two people, a taxi from the airport just cost a few dollars more than two bus tickets--worth knowing if you arrive after the hostel's shuttle hours.

Posted by , from USA on Feb 10, 2011

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2 out of 5

Well located hostel, but it is a hostel.

Pros: Close restaurants
Cons: Noisy
This wasn't a spectacular place, nor was it terribly bad. It was pretty much exactly what you would expect from a hostel. Lots of people all over the place, being generally messy per se, but the rooms themselves were fairly clean. It was generally well located in the downtown area, making sightseeing easy. I'd recommend it, but mostly for short visits and overnights. It isn't necessarily a nice place to hang out, but then most hostels aren't. You really do get what you pay for here.

Posted by , from Hawaii on Feb 7, 2011

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5 out of 5

I really enjoyed staying here!

Pros: Free breakfast, Close restaurants
Prior to going to Maze Backpackers, I read some bad reviews. I stayed for a week, and had nothing but a pleasant expereince. The staff were all great, and friendly. I was upgraded to a two person room, which was a blessing. You get what you pay for, and I feel like I got a little more than what I paid for. I would recommend Maze to anyone who wants cheap accomodations in Sydney. Excellent location. The year before my stay @ Maze, I stayed at the Hilton. World of difference, but world of difference in price. I'm glad I stayed!

Posted by , from South Carolina on Feb 3, 2011

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5 out of 5

Awesome

I had a great time here, it was great value for money, i got loads of free stuff, met some aesome people and the staff were really friendy, best place to stay in sydney for sure.

Posted by on Sep 8, 2010

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Property Features

As a guest of Maze Backpackers, you'll find a terrace, a vending machine, and an arcade/game room. Public spaces have free WiFi. Maze Backpackers also features laundry facilities and a television in a common area. This Sydney hostel is smoke free.

  • 200 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1800
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site

Transport

  • Train station: Sydney Central Station (0.8 km / 0.5 mi)
  • Metro station: Capitol Square Light Rail Station (0.3 km / 0.2 mi)

Room Amenities

Maze Backpackers offers 200 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and ceiling fans. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Hair dryers and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

  • Bathrooms are shared
  • Communal kitchen access
  • Refrigerator (full size)
  • Microwave
  • Stove
  • Kitchenware
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Hair dryer available
  • Blackout drapes
  • Ceiling fan
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Nearby Activities

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at anytime
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Caters to adults only
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • No elevators
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Minimum guest age is 18
  • Debit cards
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 20 per person, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 30 per night (1640 ft away)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Maze Backpackers
  • Maze Backpackers Haymarket
  • Maze Backpackers Hostel Haymarket
  • Maze Backpackers Hostel
  • Maze Backpackers Haymarket
  • Maze Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
  • Maze Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Haymarket

You should know

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.