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The 10 Best Hostels in Alice Springs, Australia

Some of the best backpacker spots in Alice Springs

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Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, free BBQ facilities and free parking, Alice’s Secret Travellers Inn offers air-conditioned accommodation, 5 minutes’ walk from the town centre. Before or after your outback experience, guests can relax in the beautiful lush garden.

The small and quiet Alice's Secret Travellers Hostel offers private and dormitory rooms. All include bed linen and access to shared bathroom facilities.

super nice staff, great atmosphere, lovely decorations

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8.8
Fabulous
1,044 reviews
Price from
£18
per night

Set within the site of a former outdoor movie theatre, YHA Alice Springs offers air-conditioned backpacker accommodation in the heart of the town centre. Guests enjoy a swimming pool and the outdoor recreation area offers the original movie screen and BBQ facilities.

The tour desk can arrange tours to the West MacDonnell Ranges, Ayers Rock and Kings Canyon. There is a food store located just 500 metres from the YHA Alice Springs Backpackers Hostel.

Extremely friendly and helpful staff, particularly the managers. Anna went out of her way to accommodate me despite late unplanned arrival. I’ve been travelling solo for nearly 3 months now, staying exclusively in backpacker / hostel accommodation and the YHA at Alice Springs is head and shoulders above anywhere I have stayed. Thank you and best wishes. David

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8.1
Very good
500 reviews
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£18
per night

Just 10 minutes’ walk from Alice Springs town centre, this hostel features free Wi-Fi, an outdoor swimming pool and a park out the front.

Alice Lodge Alice Springs offers a choice of dormitory and private rooms. Each room includes air conditioning and a refrigerator. Access to the internet kiosk is free.

Good swimming pool, good room of 4 with a fridge and AC, nice people, kitchen ok

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7.2
Good
616 reviews
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£21
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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Hostels that guests love in Alice Springs

  • Avg. price/night: £62.69
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,926 reviews
    Great location, close to Todd Mall and good food options, safe place to park car (behind locked gates), clean, tidy.
    Victoria
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £46.89
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,044 reviews
    One of the best hostels I have ever stayed in. It was really cozy and I felt so welcome!
    Hanna
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £63.22
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 501 reviews
    The hostel was very quiet and calm. All facilities were very clean, including the kitchen. Great location, close to the greyhound bus stop, grocery stores etc.
    Rilla
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £46.89
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,044 reviews
    Safe lots of facilities nice owners friendly quirky in a good way Had a feel of what a hostel should be like and attracted friendly people
    robert
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £63.22
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 501 reviews
    Extremely friendly and helpful staff, particularly the managers. Anna went out of her way to accommodate me despite late unplanned arrival. I’ve been travelling solo for nearly 3 months now, staying exclusively in backpacker / hostel accommodation and the YHA at Alice Springs is head and shoulders above anywhere I have stayed. Thank you and best wishes. David
    David
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £63.22
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 501 reviews
    Comfortable hostel, the front desk closes really early so make sure you know everything you need to get in if arriving after 5 or 6pm. Didn't spot the lockbox at first and had to ask a guest through the secure fencing! I had not read all the info in the long email lower down the page so missed the advice about safe car parking; make sure you pre-arrange this with the hostel as the area immediately outside isn't recommended for overnight cars. Otherwise comfortable rooms, clean well equipped kitchen, nice pool.
    Natalie
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £46.89
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,044 reviews
    Such a fun space with all the necessary amenities! One of the best hostels I’ve stayed at :) Loved the fun decor and the communal garden space.
    Mandisa
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £86.92
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,636 reviews
    The staff were super friendly and helpful. Attentive to all our needs and answered all our questions. Great location, close to the central dining and bars in Alice. Good value for money being one of the cheaper options on offer.
    James
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £46.89
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,044 reviews
    Felt like a haven in Alice Springs. A great outdoor space along with other hangout spaces meant you could spend all day at the hostel. Free baggage storage was so handy. It felt very safe and clean.
    Lauren
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £46.89
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,044 reviews
    Great facilities, I was only there for a night in a female-only room and had access to female-only showers and a bathroom. Felt very safe, comfortable, and very clean! Great vibes, hammocks, fairy lights, and a pool! Staff were very friendly and eager to help when asked about any recommendations or requests! Highly recommend this hostel to anyone traveling to Alice Springs! :)
    Harriet
    Solo traveller