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( 9332 2244;
www.jackaroohostel.com
; 107-109 Darlinghurst Rd; dm $33, r with/without bathroom $90/80;
; Kings Cross)
There's no accommodation positioned closer to the heart of the action
than this hostel directly above Kings Cross station. Ordinarily that wouldn't be a good
thing, but Jackaroo passes muster as the least trashy place on Sydney's most trashy strip.
Try to nab a rear-facing room but pack earplugs regardless. The vibe is bright, bustling
and (extremely) youthful.
BACKPACKERS HQ$
HOSTEL
(
;
Kings Cross)
Revolving around an attractive central courtyard with a slick indoor/outdoor
kitchen, this newly renovated hostel has shed some of its laidback Bohemian vibe in fa-
vour of designer touches and splashes of bright orange paint. All rooms have TVs and
fridges; the pricier ones have en suites. Free internet and breakfast.
EVA'S BACKPACKERS$
perennial backpacker favourite, probably because it's far enough from the Kings Cross
fray to maintain some composure and dignity. Free breakfast and wi-fi, plus an ace
rooftop barbecue area and a sociable kitchen-dining room. Clean and secure.
HOSTEL
MAISONETTE HOTEL $$
and smell the coffee above Potts Point's hip cafe strip. The rooms range from small, bright
doubles with en suites to little singles with shared bathrooms; all have TVs and kit-
chenettes.
GUESTHOUSE
ORIGINAL BACKPACKERS LODGE$
( 9356 3232;
www.originalbackpackers.com.au
; 160-162 Victoria St; dm $28-32, s with/without bathroom $80/70,
d $90/80; Kings Cross)
This long-standing hostel meanders through two historic mansions,
offering dozens of beds and great (if a little noisy) outdoor spaces. Rooms have high ceil-
ings, fridges, fans and shared bathrooms (some singles and doubles have en suites).
There's a busy schedule of activities to get you out and socialising.
HOSTEL
MARINERS COURT$$
HOTEL
