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The Bat & Ball Hostel

1.0 star property
Hostel with restaurant, near Hyde Park

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Rooftop terrace
Exterior
Basic Double Room, Park View | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Restaurant
Interior
The Bat & Ball Hostel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Sydney Cricket Ground and University of Sydney are just a 5-minute drive away.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (2)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge

Room options

Female Only Dorm (6 beds)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Wardrobe or closet
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Mixed Dorm (6 beds) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Mixed Dorm (6 beds)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Wardrobe or closet
Iron/ironing board
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Female Only Dorm (8 beds)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Wardrobe or closet
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Mixed Dorm (16 beds)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Wardrobe or closet
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
495 Cleveland St, Redfern, NSW, 2016

What's nearby

  • Sydney Cricket Ground - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hyde Park - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Circular Quay - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Sydney Opera House - 4 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 20 min drive
  • Sydney Macdonaldtown Station - 5 min drive
  • Sydney Central Station - 21 min walk
  • Sydney Redfern Station - 23 min walk
  • Central Light Rail Station - 21 min walk
  • Redfern Station - 22 min walk
  • Capitol Square Light Rail Station - 26 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Kentaro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bar Cleveland - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bourke Street Bakery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪St Jude - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Erciyes Pizza House - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Bat & Ball Hostel

The Bat & Ball Hostel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Sydney Cricket Ground and University of Sydney are just a 5-minute drive away.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
    • You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
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Parking

    • No onsite parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Accessibility

  • High pile carpet in room

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Iron/ironing board

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

More

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from May 1 2025 to October 31 2025 (dates subject to change).

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Property Registration Number 41678202447

Also known as

The Bat Ball Hotel
The Bat & Ball Hostel Redfern
The Bat & Ball Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Bat & Ball Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Redfern

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bat & Ball Hostel currently open?

This property is closed from May 1 2025 to October 31 2025 (dates subject to change).

Are pets allowed at The Bat & Ball Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Bat & Ball Hostel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Bat & Ball Hostel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Bat & Ball Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at The Bat & Ball Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Star Casino (5-min drive) is nearby.

Are there restaurants at or near The Bat & Ball Hostel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Bat & Ball Hostel like?

The Bat & Ball Hostel is a short 13-minute walk from Sydney Cricket Ground and 15 minutes' walk from Oxford Street.

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The Bat & Ball Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Ideal spot to get to a footy game. Comfortable room and bed. Pub had a good buzz, reasonably priced grog and I enjoyed the food. My team lost but otherwise this place made it a really fun experience
1-night trip

10/10

Cool
6-night trip

8/10

1-night trip

10/10

Staff were excellent! So friendly and helpful. Food and drink in the bar was very good and great value. The room was exactly what I needed. Would absolutely stay again.
2-night trip

8/10

It was good , hotel staff were great
3-night trip