Is Funk House Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Does Funk House Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs 9 AM–5 PM at scheduled times. A fee of AUD 14 per person applies.

Where is Funk House Backpackers located?

Located in Potts Point, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of William Street, Hyde Park, and Sydney Town Hall. Martin Place and Sydney Tower Eye are also within 1 mi (2 km). Kings Cross Station is only a 3-minute walk and Edgecliff Station is 17 minutes.

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About the neighborhood

Located in Potts Point, a neighborhood in Sydney, Funk House Backpackers is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Martin Place and World Square Shopping Centre. SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Luna Park Sydney are not to be missed. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours.

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6/10 Okay

CORINNE, cavalaire

2016/3/23

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

fun & fun

Très bien situé dans un quartier agréable j'ai été très bien accueillie.

2/10 Terrible

Mario, Ebikon

2016/2/28

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ekelhaft und katastrophal

Absolute Frechheit dieses Hostel. Küche u d Toiletten absolut unhygienisch und eklig (Bilder auf tripadviser). Küche riecht nach erbrochenem und in die Sanitärenanlagen würde ich nie wieder hineingehen.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

2016/2/10

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

bad hostel

terrible hostel, bed was literally just a thick foam pad, hostel smelled, reception was meh

8/10 Good

beau , canberra

2015/11/30

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close to everything

Good place to crash out after being on it all night

6/10 Okay

CHIYOON, christcurch

2015/10/24

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

위치만 좋고 나머진 그닥

킹스크로스역에서 가깝다. 주변이 씨끄럽다. 깨끗한 편은 아니지만 지낼만은하다. 다들 파티하고 놀고 그러느라 분위기는 자유분방하지만 숙박시설관리는 조금 부족한거같다. 아침에 체크아웃할때 관리하는 사람이 커피타러갔다가 늦게 오는 바람에 비행기를 놓쳤다.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

2015/10/11

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Smutsigt

Äckligt, weed doft överallt, inte städade toaletter och folk som bröt reglerna. Ända fördelen är priset och det oftast fungerande gratis nätverket. Snäppet bättre än att bo på gatan med en maddrass.

4/10 Poor

Nanou, rennes

2015/10/6

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

J'y suis restée juste car j'avais payé ma semaine

L'hotel n'est pas propre du tout... que ce soit la chambre où la moquette est humide et où le ménage est fait seulement le mètre carré situé à l'entrée ou alors les salles de bain ou j'ai eu l'occasion de prendre ma douche avec des cafards où les cheveux bouchent l'évacuation. Bref prendre sa douche avec ses chaussures en permanence. Je ne souhaiterais pas cet hôtel même à quelqu'un que je n'aime pas.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

2015/8/5

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

It's good for young people.good location near bars

All of ok except share toilet and bathroom.easy check in when they have free room

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

2015/7/13

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Zentrumsnahes Hostel mit freundlichem Personal

Sydney Zentrum, The Rocks und die typischen Sightseeing-Ziele sind zu Fuß gut erreichbar. Das Frühstück ist rustikal aber ausreichend, das Personal freundlich und hilfsbereit. Zimmer, Küche und Gemeinschaftsbad sind ausreichend sauber und in Schuss. Die Zimmer sind selbstschließend, gegen Schlüsselpfand kann man Küchenutensilien leihen. Trotz Zimmer Richtung belebte Straße nicht zu laut.

8/10 Good

Mike, Australia - QLD - Brisbane

2015/3/8

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness

Facilities: Typical; Value: Economical; Service: Friendly; Cleanliness: Grubby; Friendly Staff

10/10 Excellent

Chris, China

2015/2/26

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Facilities: Good; Value: Economical; Service: Outstanding; Solid wifi, have free maps of the city

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

2015/1/9

Liked: Staff & service

Expected the worse but it was actually really nice

Stayed there a couple of days when me and my family were visiting Sydney. My parents are really not used to live in backpackers hostels but since this place was the only one available we didn't have much of a choice. From reading other peoples reviews, I was expecting a really shabby hostel with a lot of junkies but I was actually quite nice. It was easy getting there from the airport since it's close to the Kings Cross station. The hostel is located in a red light district, but we didn't notice it that much since the hostel is located in a lane (and when you walk in to Sydney CBD you don't pass through the street with the porn shops.) It's close to the Royal Botanical Garden and the Opera House so if you're just there to see the city and don't want to spend a lot of money on a hotel, this is a perfect place to live. We stayed in two double rooms and they were quite okay (really okay to be a hostel at this price).The breakfast was simply just toast, marmalade, milk and some corn flakes, nothing fancy (but regarding that is was included in the price it was actually pretty ok). The man in the reception was really nice and helpful! The only negative I have to say was that even though that it was supposed to be quiet after 10 pm people were really loud and ran around in the hallway.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

2014/12/1

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gute Lage aber schmutziges Hostel

Das Funk House liegt Nahe der Bahnstation King Cross. Von dort aus kann mann das Stadtzentrum in wenigen Minuten erreichen. Die Unterkunft ist aber sehr schmutzig und es wird wenig dagegen unternommen. Das Zimmer hat trotz offenem Fenster übel gestunken. Günstige und zentrale Unterkunft mit wenig Komfort.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

2014/11/27

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Funk house NSW

Small 4 bunk room, clean and tidy. Excellent king cross central location. Free breakfast was a nice touch.

8/10 Good

Lachlan, Australia - QLD - Gold Coast

2014/11/11

Liked: Staff & service

6/10 Okay

Duncan, Australia - QLD - Sunshine Coast

2014/10/9

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Facilities: Tired; Value: Average price; Service: Basic; Cleanliness: Filthy, Smelly;

8/10 Good

Ashleigh, Australia - QLD - Brisbane

2014/9/23

Liked: Staff & service

Facilities: Typical; Value: Inexpensive; Service: Friendly; Cleanliness: Clean;

4/10 Poor

James, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

2014/9/16

Disliked: Staff & service

Service: Rude, Bad, Awful;

8/10 Good

Lara, Australia - QLD - Brisbane

2014/9/10

Liked: Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Jenika, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

2014/8/27

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

8/10 Good

Han, Malaysia

2014/8/14

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness

Facilities: Basic; Value: Moderate; Service: Friendly; Cleanliness: Dirty; Overall is a great place to stay for backpackers

8/10 Good

Stephen, Australia - NSW - Newcastle

2014/8/5

Liked: Staff & service

Facilities: Basic, Modest; Value: Affordable; Service: Respectful, Friendly, Courteous;

10/10 Excellent

Kai, Australia - VIC - Regional VIC

2014/7/30

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Facilities: Good; Value: Bargain; Service: Outstanding; Cleanliness: Spotless; Need somewhere to hang towel and clothes when having a shower.

6/10 Okay

Bridge

2014/7/24

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Room comfort

If you are liking to play with other friend

It's a good place, if you like to meet other friend. There are many places for night culture. But if you are to like quiet places, Be careful ~

10/10 Excellent

mitchell, Australia - NSW - Sydney

2014/7/3

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

awesome vibe. friendly staff. I will be back for sure

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