Flying Fox Backpackers

Lounge or bar, Breakfast, flat iron, kitchen

9.0

Excellent(366 Reviews)

Hostel in Katoomba

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

About this hostel

Featuring free WiFi, a barbecue and a terrace, Flying Fox Backpackers offers accommodation 450 metres from Katoomba station.. Free breakfast and parking is offered.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Katoomba

Nearby attractions

Three Sisters walk

2.6 mi

Blue Mountains National Park

Available Rooms

1 Bunk • 64 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 53 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 43 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Double

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

$$$$

Flying Fox Backpackers

$$$$

9.0

Excellent(366 Reviews)

Hostel in Katoomba

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

About this hostel

Featuring free WiFi, a barbecue and a terrace, Flying Fox Backpackers offers accommodation 450 metres from Katoomba station.. Free breakfast and parking is offered.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Katoomba

Nearby attractions

Three Sisters walk

2.6 mi

Blue Mountains National Park

Available Rooms

1 Bunk • 64 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 53 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 43 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Double

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

9.0

Excellent(366 Reviews)

100% verified reviews

8.0

Aug 2023

Very good

Ross was really helpfull, gave us a great advice about where to go for a day hike, cooked a meal for a dinner, breakfast was quite simple but good enough. Had a good stay

9.0

Jul 2023

Friendly & helpful staff & owner. Welcoming vibe & cute decor. Would recommend to any budget travelers

Nice cosy & homely vibe

Not enough bathrooms

8.0

Jul 2023

Friendly stay in the Blue Mountains

Great location Ross the owner was so lovely and gave great suggestions for things to do both in the blue mountains and further out Social hostel with an inclusive atmosphere

There weren’t enough toilets/showers for the amount of people staying (and we stayed in winter). Also the shower water pressure wasn’t very good. The bedrooms were quite cold even with the heater.

9.0

Jul 2023

Friendly, value for money stay.

The shared spaces were really friendly and inclusive.

The kitchen could be a little bigger.

7.0

May 2023

Good

Great vibe and cozy

The rooms get very very cold at night.

7.0

May 2023

Comfortable and convenient

Great location, nice big room with comfortable bed and lots of pillows and blankets. I only stayed the one night so I didn't really socialise with any other guests, but they all seemed to be having an enjoyable time. I skipped out before breakfast the next morning.

My only complaint is that the shower was terrible, very low water pressure, it was not much better than a dribble.

9.0

Apr 2023

Superb

The Flying Fox Hostel is a very good place to socialise. I loved that the hostel has an inviting community area where you can relax and have a nice chat with others.

7.0

Apr 2023

Good

bad smell

7.0

Mar 2023

Lovely weekend away.

Nice vibe. Clean room and facilities. Welcoming host.

9.0

Feb 2023

super cozy stay in the blue mountains

this hostel is by far one of the coziest hostels on the east coast! Ross treats the people staying at his hostel so well with family dinners, mulled wine and great social time :) would def recommend!

the kitchen is a little too small

10.0

Dec 2022

wonderful authentic hostel experience

cool spaces, very open and friendly, high ceilings and all necessary amenities

could use some more bathrooms

10.0

Dec 2022

Blue mountain

L'ambiance

9.0

Dec 2022

coming back soon hopefully!

the atmosphere, colour and artwork, culture, owner and staff are super lovely and friendly

the bathroom sink cold tap was broken

10.0

Dec 2022

Great and clean hostel that has a welcoming atmosphere and exceeds our expectations!

Ross and his staff were so friendly welcoming and really go the extra mile to make everyone happy. The breakfast exceeded our expectations and there was a free pasta night as well. We wanted to go to the Grand Canyon Walk but it seemed really difficult to get there on a Saturday by public transport. But Ross offered to help us and in the end he even drove us there by himself. Another thing that stood out was that the whole hostel was exceptional clean.

7.0

Oct 2022

Fine

Location is really close to the station in the middle of katoomba (but then you can hear the odd passing train in the night). The room was a decent size and clean, a big common lounge, kitchen and free breakfast.

Not enough bathrooms for everyone, there are only two bathrooms with one standalone toilet outside, so if anyone is showering that takes out a toilet so there was always a long queue just to use the bathroom, it was a real pain. It was also really cold inside, there was just a small electric heater in the room that didn't really seem to do the job.

9.0

Sep 2022

Superb

Had an amazing stay at this property and the host was very accommodating (thank you so much for driving me down to the falls on my last morning so I could fit them in before heading back to Sydney). Really good breakfast and heard from other fellow travellers that the dinner on night two was good as well (I sadly missed this due to jetlag). Hopefully will get to stay again in the future.

8.0

Sep 2022

A home away from home

(1) The owner was friendly and helpful. He was very polite and taught me a lot of things. (2) The people using the facility were also friendly and like a family. (3) I was able to have a simple breakfast.

9.0

Sep 2022

it was so comfortable I woke up thinking I was in my own bed.

tasteful artwork, decor, linen. soothing music. great vibe. clean. v easy access from train.

bathroom drainage needed fixing

9.0

Apr 2022

Loved it, would come back again

Ross the owner of the place was super helpful and kind! First with the check in, then with activities and hiking advices, and lastly, he even gave me a ride (twice) to the train station! To top that all off, he even made pizzas for all the guests on a super cool eat & chill evening. I booked the private room which was very specious, the bed was very comfortable. Cool atmosphere, nice hanging out by the fire outside every night with the other guests.

10.0

Apr 2022

Exceptional

Great place to stay. Close to train station and supermarkets, well equipped kitchen, clean, nicely decorated.

10.0

Apr 2022

Exceptional

Friendly owner, cosy rooms, well-equipped kitchen and excellent location. Will be back.

10.0

Mar 2022

Exceptional

Warm and cosy, friendly staff and guests. Will stay again when back in the area!

10.0

Mar 2022

Good stay

Cozy atmosphere of the place. Room to move about and places to chill. Communication with reception great. Friendly place

Funky smell in the living/dining areas, but this is due to multiple different meals being cooked at once

10.0

Feb 2022

relaxing, clean &cozy

i loved the energy of this place, laid back and a bit hippie. great board games like Catan and a cozy fireplace living area. the hostel is very clean and well maintained. Ross the owner is a lovely man who will go out of his way to make sure you have an enjoyable stay. he’s above and beyond. the location was perfect, right by town and a grocers right next door. the train is only a few minutes walk away and there’s plenty of parking around. i felt right at home. ps. comfy beds! pps. outdoor fight pit &a lovely deck for yoga and sunsets!

i guess the only thing i didn’t like was the noise from the trains going by and a bit of traffic (i had the room closest to the road though). you get use to it though

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Katoomba?

The average price for a rental in Katoomba is $232 per night. This rental is $62 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Flying Fox Backpackers. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Flying Fox Backpackers pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Flying Fox Backpackers?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, and laundry.

Explore similar vacation rentals in Katoomba

Explore all rentals in Katoomba

8.5

Excellent(133 Reviews)

Ribbon Gum Lodge

House

in Katoomba

Garden · Kitchen or Kitchenette · Internet / Wifi

Discover the beauty of Katoomba with a stay at Ribbon Gum Lodge, a top rated House with amenities such as Dishwasher, Fireplace and Internet / Wifi, and more.

$$$$

Flying Fox Backpackers

Hostel in Katoomba

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Katoomba

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Flying Fox Backpackers

Hostel in Katoomba

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Katoomba

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Katoomba?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Flying Fox Backpackers pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Flying Fox Backpackers?

Explore similar vacation rentals in Katoomba

Katoomba travel inspiration

Related vacation destinations