In the heart of Sydney, Maze Backpackers offers a lively vibe with its arcade/game room and billiards/pool table. Close to Capitol Theatre and World Square Shopping Centre, this hostel provides free in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, a vending machine for quick snacks and helpful staff on hand.
Reviews
6.66.6 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
Parking available
24/7 front desk
Laundry facilities
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Child-friendly activities
Main amenities (8)
Housekeeping (on request)
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Arcade/game room
Vending machine
Self-serve laundry
Luggage storage
TV in a common area
Feel at home (6)
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Terrace
Laundry facilities
Blackout drapes/curtains
Arcade/game room
Offsite parking available
The current price is R1 110
R1 110
R1 221 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
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Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
Highlights
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
8 bathrooms
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
11 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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Standard Single Room
Highlights
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
8 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
6 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
Highlights
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
8 bathrooms
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
11 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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Standard Twin Room
Highlights
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
8 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
6 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bed
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Standard Double Room
Highlights
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
8 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
8 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
Highlights
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
8 bathrooms
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
15 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
International Convention Centre Sydney - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Circular Quay - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
Sydney Airport (SYD) - 24 min drive
Sydney Central Station - 6 min walk
Exhibition Centre Station - 14 min walk
Sydney Redfern Station - 22 min walk
Capitol Square Light Rail Station - 4 min walk
Museum Station - 5 min walk
Central Light Rail Station - 6 min walk
Restaurants
Chat Thai - 2 min walk
Show Neua Thai Street Food - 3 min walk
Ship Inn - 2 min walk
Khao Neow Thai Street Food - 1 min walk
Mango CoCo Thai Dessert Cafe Sydney - 1 min walk
About this property
Maze Backpackers
When you stay at Maze Backpackers, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from World Square Shopping Centre and Capitol Theatre. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby surfing/body boarding. Also, Hyde Park and Sydney Town Hall are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Capitol Square Light Rail Station is 4 minutes and Museum Station is 5 minutes.
Does Maze Backpackers offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Maze Backpackers does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Maze Backpackers?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Maze Backpackers?
No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Maze Backpackers?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Maze Backpackers?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Star Casino (3-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Maze Backpackers and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as body boarding. Maze Backpackers also has an arcade.
What's the area around Maze Backpackers like?
Maze Backpackers is in Haymarket, a short 4-minute walk from Capitol Square Light Rail Station and 2 minutes' walk from Capitol Theatre.
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Maze Backpackers Reviews
Reviews
6,6
Good
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6,2/10
Cleanliness
7,2/10
Staff & service
7,0/10
Amenities
5,8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7,0/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
19 May 2025
Cooperative staff quiet location
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
05 January 2025
Good central location to everything friendly staff property condition quite acceptable for what it’s age
Stephen
10/10 Exceptional
14 December 2024
A+
Always excellent, I’ve stayed here a few times in the past and love it, will be back again.
ebony
ebony, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
05 December 2024
Great
A good, basic backpacker's, very good kitchen, very central.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
05 January 2025
With activities every night, it's a very social place, travelling alone means nothing here as you will meet people and have a great time.
Note it is humid inside the rooms over summer.
Scott
Scott, 18-night trip
8/10 Very good
19 January 2025
Great price for short stay.
Mine was an overnight stay for business reasons. I knew I would not be spending much time at the property because of the business commitments so just needed somewhere clean and comfortable to sleep. The Maze suited my convenience perfectly. I booked a private room with shared bathroom facilities, which were spotless and convenient to my room.
William
William, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
08 November 2024
Warm staff and centrally located to everything this backpackers is no frills but perfectly adequate for a cheap fun trip to the city. Can be a bit noisy but otherwise was fine for a night!
Pamela
Pamela, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 September 2024
Clean, quiet and well managed.
Jimmy
Jimmy, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
05 May 2024
Economic comfortable place to stay
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
23 November 2024
Super sweet staff. But it smelled funny and the bathrooms and other areas were a bit run down
Agnes
Agnes, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
24 October 2024
Proximity to city centre
Curtis
Curtis, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
22 October 2024
Economy level achieved
For the price of the room it was very acceptable. Staff were friendly and helpful. The room was basic but did the job. Clean enough too.
Russell
Russell, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
25 October 2024
Staff was amazing..but showers/toilets was bit run down..rooms were bit smelly too
Andy
Andy, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
30 December 2024
Room is too small and too hot. Otherwise good.
Ekaterina
Ekaterina, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
13 November 2024
Excellent location for getting around and grat food. Staff friendly and helpful. Rooms and shared spaces very clean.
The property is old and needs a little tlc.
External noise disturbed.
Donna
Donna, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 October 2024
Handy for my purpose
Charlie
Charlie, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
30 November 2024
The bathrooms were a bit dirty, the room was basic but did the job. There was a party in the kitchen most of the night. And a loud fan outside my window
Kahlia
Kahlia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 July 2024
great value for the CBD. Room had power points, window, comfortable bed, a table/chair. Great for a back-packers.
Remo
Remo, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
28 May 2024
perferct for back packers
Dipesh
Dipesh, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
13 February 2024
Such a great place to stay, good location, friendly staff. Only down side bathrooms were hot and miss with being clean.
Hannah
Hannah, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 February 2024
Amazing location. The perfect base for Sydney advemtures
Rebecca
Rebecca, 7-night trip
4/10 Fair
06 November 2024
Terrible wifi as well. I have fairly low standards, I’ve stayed in many hostels. I’d rate it higher if the price was a bit lower, felt it was a bit overpriced for the cleanliness, noise, wifi etc