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Maze Backpackers

1.5 star property

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Reception
Property amenity
Terrace/patio
Standard Double Room | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Theatre show

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
417 Pitt St, Haymarket, NSW, 02000
  • Hyde Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Sydney Town Hall
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • International Convention Centre Sydney
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Single Room | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Triple Room | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Maze Backpackers

Adults-only hostel in Sydney with a 24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and an arcade/games room are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a TV in a common area and a vending machine. Bathrooms are shared and housekeeping is available on request.
Maze Backpackers offers 200 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and a ceiling fan. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Hairdryers and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Maze Backpackers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from World Square Shopping Centre. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus laundry facilities and an arcade/games room.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace and a vending machine
  • Steps from World Square Shopping Centre and Capitol Theatre
As a guest of Maze Backpackers, you'll find a terrace, a vending machine, and an arcade/games room. Public spaces have free WiFi. Maze Backpackers also features laundry facilities and a television in common area.

This Sydney hostel is smoke free.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Czech, English, Farsi, French, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (AUD 35 per night); discounts available

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1800
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • 8 shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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 35 per night (1640 ft away)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 per cent

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • 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).

Property is also known as

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

Maze Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 899 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 899 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 262 out of 899 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 130 out of 899 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 93 out of 899 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Anna

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The beds were comfy and the location is excellent. The kitchen was pretty clean and there seemed to be plenty of equipment for use. The towel was a nice touch. However, this hostel was not the cleanest. The rooms didn’t feel especially clean (although the bedding did). The bathrooms were definitely not very clean. The sanitary bins were overflowing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good low-budget option for short stay. Beware, the hostel is only available for over 18s and ID is required for all guests.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

William

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good central location to everything friendly staff property condition quite acceptable for what it’s age

6/10 Okay

Ekaterina

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room is too small and too hot. Otherwise good.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Yenting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ebony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A+

Always excellent, I’ve stayed here a few times in the past and love it, will be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Abdul Bundu, Freetown

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Doreen

Disliked: Cleanliness
The property was definately convenient for me. Great location. Suitable with my budget. Near Coles (World Square) and Paddys market. The kitchen was a also a plus for me, all essential utensils were available and I was able to cook my own meals. The shared toilets and showers, however, required more frequent cleaning, as did the bed linens. Lastly, the bustling street, alive with nightlife, blaring music, revving engines, and occasional blood-curdling screams, often jolted you out of a good night's sleep.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Great

A good, basic backpacker's, very good kitchen, very central.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kahlia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Agnes

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Super sweet staff. But it smelled funny and the bathrooms and other areas were a bit run down
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Donna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Pamela

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
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!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Taylor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Thavatsay

OK
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy for my purpose
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ricardo

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No a/c!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing..but showers/toilets was bit run down..rooms were bit smelly too
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Curtis

Business traveller
Proximity to city centre
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024