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Funkhouse backpackers, Sydney NSW

Funky backpackers hostel - budget accommodation Kings Cross Sydney

The Funk House Backpackers Hostel is known for providing safe, clean, cheap accommodation. Located in the heart of Sydney's main entertainment precinct, the best night life is right on your doorstep. All of Sydney's best bars, clubs and restaurants are all within walking distance. It's the Sydney backpacker experience not to be missed.

Sydney gets busy all year round - Bookings are essential so don't miss out - BOOK NOW

Kings Cross has everything to offer in terms of entertainment. This means that all the best bars, clubs, restaurants and cafes are right on your doorstep! The Funk House Backpackers Hostel in Sydney is owned and run by travellers for travellers. We want you to have the best experience of Sydney and Australia.

The Funk House is owned and run by travellers for travellers.


    • FREE airport pick up (Conditions apply*)
    • FREE breakfast each day
    • FREE Kings Cross Kit pack
    • FREE Walking Tour of Sydney
    • FREE 1 hour internet card including fast WiFi
    • FREE travel advice
    • FREE Bed Linen

    *FREE airport pick up for stays of 7+ nights - $3 for stays of 3-6 nights, $12 for stays of 1 or 2 nights. Kings Cross Kit includes food and drink vouchers, free sim and phone card and free job seeking membership

    We want you to have the best experience of Sydney and Australia.

    With its large common areas, Cable TV and a chilled rooftop terrace area with our famous weekly BBQ's you can relax at Funkhouse backpackers Sydney & sink a couple of beers while watching the sunset over City and Harbour views. There is a fully equipped kitchen for you to use and laundry facilities too and with only 3 to 4 beds in each dormitory you can book a room with your mates.


    You are close to all of Sydney's main attractions and can walk through the Botanical Gardens to the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge or the CBD. Don't fancy the walk? Then it's only five minutes by train. If the beach is more you then Bondi is less than 15 minutes away.

    From Central Station take the train (platform 24) to KINGS CROSS (only 7mins). Turn left out of the train station, and walk along Darlinghurst road. We are 200 metres up on the left hand side.

    Our Shuttle Bus operates between 5am and 8.30pm. If you arrive before the reception opens you can call the shuttle company direct on (02) 9661 1170 and arrange a pick up with them.

    Loads of things to do to keep you entertained at Funkhouse Backpackers and in Sydney

    Centrally located in the Kings Cross area, we are near everything Sydney has to offer in terms of entertainment. This means you're only minutes away from the best bars, clubs, (take away) restaurants, and cafés. Come and join us daily in a different, Funky, evening activity!

    Kings Cross is an exceptionally well built up area offering supermarkets, banks, a post office, shops... everything you need is literally on your doorstep.

    We offer quality, competitively priced room rates, with no hidden extras.

    We invite all you backpackers, independent travellers and other Funky people to check out our unique, Funky atmosphere and famous Funky murals of our budget backpackers hostel right in the heart of Sydney. With only 3 to 4 beds in each dormitory, you can book an entire room with your mates.
    • Dorms 3 and 4 beds
    • Female only (F) dorms available
    • Individual lockers for all guests
    • Doubles, singles, twins and multi-rooms!
    • All doubles and twins have a TV and fridge
    • 24 hour security keycard access

    All prices shown are per person per night

    Nightly RateWeekly Rate
    Room TypeNon- MemberMad memberNon- member Mad member 
    3 Bed Mixed Dorm$30$27
    $180
    $162
    3 Bed (F) Dorm
    $30$27
    $180
    $162
    4 Bed Mixed Dorm
    $29
    $26
    $174
    $156
    4 Bed (F) Dorm
    $29$26
    $174
    $156
    Single Private$80$70
    $480
    $420
    Twin Private
    $80$70
    $480
    $420

    Rates are subject to change due to active specials, peak/off peak seasons and special events. Please see specials tab or contact hostel for more information.

    We go out of our way to provide some of the best deals and special offers available

    Mad Card Discounts- Nomads Mad Card members receive discounted accommodation at this Sydney Backpackers Hostel and discounts on selected local tours and activities




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    Email: bookings@nomadsworld.com

    Address:23 Darlinghurst Road, Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia

    International:+61 02) 9358 6455

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