Blue Parrot Backpackers
Sydney

*** Recommended hostel by Hostelbookers.com for 2006 and 2007 ***

Blue Parrot is one of Sydney's best-loved hostels and is consistently rated one of the top backpackers!

Centrally located in cosmopolitan Potts Point; one of the trendiest parts of inner Sydney
It?s a great location to start and finish your holiday!

Blue Parrot is 5 minutes walk to Kings Cross train station, and 15 minute walk to the City Centre and most of Sydney's attractions, including; the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Australian Museum, Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney Tower, Sydney Aquarium.

Our hostel is safe and clean and in the chic part of town with excellent nightlife, surrounded by cafes, restaurants, shops, supermarkets, banks and the coolest bars, pubs and night clubs!

Our family owns & runs this small hostel creating a warm comfortable home-like atmosphere, the ideal base from which to explore Sydney.
We have a private courtyard garden which is a peaceful space to chill out.

A valid passport is required on check in.

Features:
* Free internet
* Free WI-FI in your room (limit one hour per day)
* Huge 50' Plasma TV in common room
* Cable TV (premium plan 100 channels +)
* DVD player
* Cosy common room with fireplace
* Secure 2-storey building
* Bright bedrooms all with natural light
* Spring mattresses
* Ceiling fans in most rooms
* Fire sprinklers and smoke detectors
* Huge sunny courtyard with tall trees
* BBQ facilities, free to use
* Airport shuttle bus service $10 runs from 5AM-7PM

International Travel Guide Reviews:
Bug ? The Backpacker's Ultimate Guide To Australia Writes:
?We have featured the Blue Parrot in the list of the best hostels in Sydney as we believe that it offers exceptional quality accommodation for budget travelers'
'This is a very nice hostel definitely one of the best in the Kings Cross area'
'It is very clean and most of the facilities are brand new!'
'Excellent - one of the best hostels in Sydney,' 'excellent security!'


The Rough Guide To Australia Writes:
?In a great position in the trendy (and quieter) part of Potts Point, and with helpful staff, this converted mansion is sunny, airy, brightly painted and tastefully furnished.
One of the best points is the huge courtyard garden out back with wooden furniture and big shady trees?.

SPECIAL TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR BOOKINGS
(Our terms & conditions override all others for this period)
Due to the high demand on beds for the Christmas & New Year period a minimum stay of 11 nights is required, from 23rd December '07 - 10th January '08.
We require payment prior to your arrival; therefore your credit card will be debited the full amount due on 1st December '07. You will be notified by email before we debit your credit card the full amount.
If you cancel your reservation by 1st December '07 there will be no cancellation charges.
If you cancel after 1st December ?07, no refunds will be given under any circumstances.
****A reminder email will be sent to you approximately 7 days prior to 1st December ?07 ***

FROM SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
Go to the blue wall 'Meeting Point' inside the arrival hall which is adjacent to arrivals gate B,
to meet the 'Sydney Shuttle Bus' crew, it departs frequently, or ring them on 9661 1170 to pick you up.
Just tell the driver to drop you off at the Blue Parrot Backpackers, Potts Point.
Fare AUD$10.00

FROM DOMESTIC AIRPORT:
You will find the 'Sydney Shuttle Bus' crew at number 5 baggage causeway inside the arrival hall.

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.

Visa or MasterCard accepted, minimum charge AUD$200.00

Reception hours 9am - 8+30pm. Please let us know if you are checking in outside these hours so we can arrange your check in.
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