Kings Cross, the Place to Stay

Kings Cross is a very interesting place to be, it's a red light district, a party hub and a backpacker hot spot. With it's many party bars (including some naughtier ones), Kings Cross is a popular night spot not only for backpackers but locals alike who swarm to Kings Cross every weekend to party under the neon lights of the Big Coke Sign, a Sydney Icon that shines almost like a beacon to party moths.

Base yourself in Kings Cross

Kings Cross is not just a party place, it is also in a prime location to visit many of Sydney's top attractions, you can take a scenic stroll down to the botanical gardens and over to the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, in summer months we will actualy take you on a free guided walk to show you this little known tourist highlight. Once you've seen the cockatoo's in the gardens and taken some amazing photo's of the bridge and Opera House you might want to head to the world famous Bondi Beach and perhaps take a stroll along the beautiful Bondi to Coogee coastal walk, in winter months you can often see whales migrating. You may even wish to jump on a ferry and head to Manly then jump on a bus and head to Palm Beach where they shoot scenes for the TV soap 'Home and Away'.

Whatever it is you wish to do in Sydney, Kings Cross is the place to be and Brado's Backpackers is the place to stay.

Airport Shuttle ($12) - 6am to 9pm

At the International Terminal head to "the meeting point" or At the Domestic Terminal Baggage hall locate carousel number 5 and look for the representative for 'Sydney City Shuttle'. From the Airport the shuttle will deliver you to the door, just tell them Brado's Backpackers in Kings Cross, corner of Darlinghurst Rd and Roslyn St.

It is $12 one way ($24 return) with Sydney City Shuttle, other shuttle companies are $16 one way or $25 return.

By Train ($16) - Central to Kings Cross 6am - 12am

At the airport Arrivals hall follow the signs for the train, purchase a ticket for the City, catch the train to central train station then change trains to the 'Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line' in the direction of Bondi Junction, catch the train to Kings Cross Station.

See directions from Kings Cross Station Below

By Taxi ($30+ depending on time of day and traffic) 24hrs

from the Arrivals hall head outside and find the taxi stand, there are a number of Taxi companies in Sydney, all are priced fairly similar and will take you to the door of the hostel, just tell them our address, located at the corner of Rosalyn St and Darlinghurst Rd, Kings Cross.

From Central Station Bus Terminal

Head to platform 24 and catch the train in the direction of "Bondi Junction", wait 2 stops (Town Hall and Martin Place) and hop off at the 3rd stop to Kings Cross Station.

Kings Cross Station - 5am to 12am

Kings Cross Station is located on the ' Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line', there are a number of stations where you can join this line. When you arrive at Kings Cross there are two (2) exits, stairs to Victoria St and escalators to Darlinghurst Rd, take the escalators to Darlinghurst Rd, out of the station turn left and continue down the street until you reach the pedestrian crossing, cross at the crossing and continue straight ahead approx 20m to the hostel entrance.

Visit City Rail website to plan your trip.

From the big Coke sign

Facing the big Coca-Cola sign at William St turn to your left and head into the heart of Kings Cross, depending on which side of the street you are on continue until you reach the pedestrian (Zebra) crossing, if you are standing outside the kebab shop turn right down Rosalyn St and about 20m you are at our front door, otherwise if you are standing near "the Sugar Mill" bar cross the crossing and continue straight ahead 20m to our front door. Head up the stairs to reception where we'll get you checked in and in your room so you can head out and explore Sydney.

From the Fountain - Oz Experience and other tour operator drop off location

Oz Experience and some other tour companies offer a Kings Cross drop off at the fountain, ask your driver or reservations when you book.

From the Fountain you need to walk down Darlinghurst Road approximately 100m with the fountain to your back, when you reach the Empire Hotel you are almost there, the empire is located opposite our entrance on Rosalyn Street. If you reach the bar "Sugar Mill you've almost gone to far, cross at the pedestrian crossing and go straight ahead 20m to our entrance.