Featuring free WiFi, a barbecue and a terrace, Flying Fox Backpackers offers accommodation 450 metres from Katoomba station.. Free breakfast and parking is offered. The staff can assist with booking hiking, climbing, canyoning and local activities. Shared guest areas include the Chill Out Hut and BBQ area, the hammocks and a log fired lounge room. The property has a climbing wall and hosts homemade pizza nights, pasta nights and great BBQ nights. Breakfast includes bread, condiments and cereals. Tea, coffee and roasted coffee available all day. Bike hire is available at this hostel and the area is popular for cycling. Three Sisters Cable Car is 2.3 km from Flying Fox Backpackers, while The Three Sisters is 3 km away. The nearest airport is Kingsford Smith Airport, 84 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.5
High score for Katoomba
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Allan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Ross owner welcoming and knowledgeable on the area. Recommended a walk for afternoon of my arrival. Good kitchen and communal indoor and outdoor seated spaces. Numbers small so people chat. Board games, arts stuff, instruments, books all available...
  • Sharaabi
    Israel Israel
    Best hostel experience I've had so far! The staff are so kind and the place has a very warm and homely feel to it. Great lounge and backyard and people actually socializing. Kitchen has everything including oil, milk and a lot of seasoning!...
  • Phil
    Australia Australia
    What a wonderful place to stay. Without question the best hostel experience I have ever had. Ross is such a great host, and the other travellers there were so welcoming. The room was comfortable and clean and was a great place to stay before a...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Flying Fox Backpackers
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Flying Fox Backpackers takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 11:00 to 21:00

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 10 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Cash Flying Fox Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Flying Fox Backpackers in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Flying Fox Backpackers

  • Check-in at Flying Fox Backpackers is from 11:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Flying Fox Backpackers is 600 yards from the centre of Katoomba. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Flying Fox Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Flying Fox Backpackers offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Bicycle rental