Flying Fox Backpackers | Hostel in Katoomba

8.5 (335 Reviews) |   14 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  8 Guests
Katoomba Hostel | Flying Fox Backpackers

14 Bedroom Hostel in Katoomba

Located in Katoomba, Flying Fox Backpackers features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 1.9 miles from Katoomba Scenic World, 1.8 miles from The Three Sisters and 1.9 miles from Three Sisters Cable Car. Rooms are complete with a shared bathroom equipped with a shower, while certain rooms at the hostel also offer a seating area. Buffet and continental breakfast options are available at Flying Fox Backpackers. The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and bike rental is available at the accommodation. Museum of Fire is 29 miles from Flying Fox Backpackers.

Flying Fox Backpackers is located in Katoomba.

This 14 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Parking, Sports/Activities, Fireplace/Heating, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 335 reviews with the average score of 8.5 . Coming to Katoomba and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Parking
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Parking
  • Free parking
  • Parking
Activities
  • Bike tours
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Designated smoking area
Guest Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Laundry
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Lockers
Internet
  • Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Sun deck
Security/Safety
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV outside property
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • First aid kits available
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Cashless payment available
  • Contactless check-in/out

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Reviews

Value for money:
9.36
Location:
9.51
Staff:
9.66
Facilities:
8.43
Comfort:
8.91
Cleanliness:
8.93
Nora
Dec 19, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   8
Sweden
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Cozy living room clean, fire every night and host cooked pasta. The rooms were big but still some privacy.
Negative: friendly and relaxed hostel.
Summary: Great hostel, cute cat and a friendly possum visited.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Bed in 7-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 18 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 7-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Body soap, Shared bathroom, Toilet, Shower, Towels

General

Trash cans, Heating, Carpeted, Privacy curtain, Smoke Alarm, Lockers, Ironing facilities

Living Area

Sitting area

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Adapter
Budget Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 16 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Body soap, Shared bathroom, Toilet, Shower, Towels, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

General

Trash cans, Heating, Carpeted, Reading light, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Adapter
Budget Double or Twin Room
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 18 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Body soap, Shared bathroom, Toilet, Shower, Towels, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

General

Trash cans, Heating, Carpeted, Reading light, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities

Living Area

Sitting area

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Adapter
Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 16 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Body soap, Shared bathroom, Toilet, Shower, Towels

General

Trash cans, Heating, Carpeted, Privacy curtain, Smoke Alarm, Lockers, Ironing facilities

Living Area

Sitting area

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Adapter
Tent
Room Type: Tent
1 Futon bed(s) Bed
Tent

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Body soap, Hairdryer, Shared bathroom, Toilet, Shower
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Body soap, Shared bathroom, Toilet, Shower, Towels
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