This award-winning small hostel (only 50 beds) is a cozy family-run hostel known for it’s warm hospitality, friendly social atmosphere and ease of meeting other travellers!
Sisters Effie and Sasha who own the Blue Parrot are here to make you feel at home and give you local tips so you can experience the authentic Sydney lifestyle!
Located in the cool & stylish Potts Point neighbourhood of Sydney City offering vibrant nightlife, trendy cafes, restaurants and close to all of Sydney’s attractions.
A 7-minute walk to Kings Cross train station and a 20-minute walk to the City Center, Royal Botanic Gardens, Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
Blue Parrot offers free high-speed Wi-Fi internet, a secure key card system, personal lockers, lounge area with fireplace, garden courtyard with hammocks, BBQ facilities and a travel desk to help you organise exciting day trips!
AGE RESTRICTION: Adults only 18-35 years old in dormitory rooms
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Free internet/wifi |
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Leather lounge room |
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Free city maps |
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Travel desk/tours |
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Board games |
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Cable tv, movies, library |
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Book exchange |
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Hairdryer hire |
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Hot showers |
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Housekeeping |
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Free BBQ facilities |
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Laundry facilities |
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Personal lockers |
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Luggage storage |
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Play and wii stations |
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Self cater kitchen |
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Towels for hire |
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Outdoor courtyard |
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Free walking tour |
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Pub & bar crawl |
Blue Parrot Backpackers is located in Potts Point – the most cosmopolitan part of inner Sydney City (akin to Soho in London and East Village in NYC) – and is only minutes walk from the heart of the city.
Blue Parrot is 7 minutes walk from the train station. The Royal Botanic Gardens, the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge are all less than 25 minutes walk away.
Potts Point is the capital of cafe culture in inner Sydney it attracts all the –istas—baristas, fashionistas, touristas, and philanthropistas meet for coffee in this chic neighbourhood. Close to a vibrant nightlife – trendy bars, restaurants, pubs and clubs and all of Sydney’s attractions, yet far enough to have a good night’s sleep.
FROM SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Go outside the terminal to bus stop 12 to meet the ‘Sydney Shuttle Bus’ crew,
it departs frequently, or ring the 9661 1170 to pick you up.
Tell the driver to drop you off at the Blue Parrot Backpackers, Potts Point.
Fare from the airport is AUD$15.00 – and operates from 5.30AM – 8.30PM.
FROM SYDNEY DOMESTIC AIRPORT
When you arrive at the domestic terminal you need to make your way to the pickup areas,
which is located between Terminal 2 and 3.
The Sydney shuttle buses leave the bus stop every 30 minutes.
Tell the driver to drop you off at the Blue Parrot Backpackers, Potts Point.
Fare from the airport is AUD$15.00 – and operates from 5.30AM – 8.30PM.
FROM SYDNEY CENTRAL TRAIN STATION & COACH TERMINAL
Catch the train from platform 24 to Kings Cross station. Take the Darlinghurst Road exit;
Turn left until you come to the hostel
We organise tours and activities to experience the best of Sydney and its surrounding areas. Excellent prices and discounts provided for any tour and activities booked at our reception. No need to pre-book these in advance, just come see us once you’ve arrived so we can pick the best weather day!
Here are some of our more popular tours but we have many more…
Blue Mountains Tour |
Full Day adventure in nature |
Surf Lessons |
From 1 day lessons to 7 days surf camps |
Sky Diving |
Jump 14,000 ft with mountain & beach views |
Hunter Valley Tour |
A day of local wine & cheese |
Aquarium Sea Life Pass |
See the largest collection of marine life from the Great Barrier Reef |
Wildlife Zoo Pass |
Meet wombats, koalas and kangaroos |
Sydney Tower Pass |
Breathtaking views from the tallest building in Sydney |
BridgeClimb Sydney |
Climb Sydney’s iconic harbour bridge |
Whale Watching Cruise |
Spot majestic whales swimming and playing in their natural environment |