WINTER SPECIAL - Special Weekly Rates - PLEASE NOTE: We are a Youth Hostel & accept only travelers between 18 and 35 years old. Location: Centrally located on Macleay Street in cosmopolitan Potts Point; the chic and glamorous part of inner Sydney. A great location to start and finish your stay in Sydney! We are a 15 minute walk to the City Centre and a 20 minute walk by water's edge through the Botanic Gardens to the Opera House & Harbor Bridge - one of the most scenic walks in Sydney. You can also catch the train from our nearest Kings Cross train station to the City Centre (one stop) and Bondi (2 stops). The Area: This family run hostel is safe and clean surrounded by cafes, shops, supermarkets, post office & banks. It's close to the best nightlife, all the trendy bars, restaurants, pubs and clubs yet far enough to have a good night's sleep. Inside Peek: Sisters Effie & Sasha manage the hostel creating a fun & friendly atmosphere. They will let you know the best things to do and see in and around Sydney. Our private courtyard garden is a peaceful space to chill out, socialize with fellow travelers, swing in a hammock under the tall trees, have a BBQ (open 9am - 9pm) or you can hang in the cozy lounge room with big plasma TV, a library and PCs with free internet! Bottom Line: If you like smaller hostels with a fun atmosphere, offering a real backpacking experience where you get to meet everybody and have a great time then this is the place to come, especially if you are traveling solo. A valid passport is required on check-in FEATURES: * Free high speed Internet * Free Wi-Fi / Wireless * Free linen * Free lockers in room * Huge 50' Plasma TV in lounge room (open 9am - 11.30pm) * Cable TV (100 channels +) * DVD player and DVDs * Book Exchange * Self cater kitchen * Laundry (coin operated) * Bright bedrooms all with natural light * Spring mattresses (not foam!) * Fans in all rooms * Huge sunny courtyard with tall trees (open 9am - 9pm) * BBQ facilities free to use * Secure 2-story building * Luggage storage (free short term) You’ve come all this way… so let’s make the most of your time in Sydney! We can arrange the following tours and activities at the best prices: TOURS/ACTIVITIES: * Blue Mountains Day Tour * Sydney Aquarium * Surf Trips (1 day & overnight trips) * Skydiving * Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tour * Whale and Dolphin Watching * Wildlife Park * National Park Nature and Hiking Tour * Sydney Sights and Beaches Tour * Adventure Caving * Jet boating the Harbor * 4WD Sand-boarding * Snow Adventures * Reptile Park Trip * Hand gliding * Snorkeling * Kite Boarding * Horse Riding * Abseiling * Kayaking Reception hours 9am - 8.30pm. Please let us know if you are arriving after 8.30pm so we can arrange your check in. LAST CHECK-IN 11PM (23:00 HOURS) CREDIT CARDS: We accept credit cards (Visa and MasterCard) for payments of $300 or more, if your account is less than $300 you must pay in cash on check-in. CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations must be received at least 48 hours in advance or you will be charged for all nights booked. Cancellations must be made by e-mail only. DIRECTIONS TO HOSTEL FROM SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: Go to the ' Blue Wall Meeting Point ' inside the arrival hall which is next to 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. Fare $12.00 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: Catch the train from platform 24 to Kings Cross station. Take the Darlinghurst Road exit; turn left until you come to the hostel. SORRY, WE HAVE NO FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN 0-17 YEARS OLD.