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The 10 Best Hostels in Hobart, Australia

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Boasting a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, Narrara Backpackers Hobart is set in the centre of Hobart, 1.6 km from Short Beach. Located around 2.9 km from Lords Beach, the hostel with free WiFi is also 1.2 km away from Hobart Convention And Entertainment Centre. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests.

Mo goes above and beyond for the comfort of the guest and is very welcoming. Heaters in the room are very helpful in the winter and Mo even went out of his way to put an extra little heater when I was in the common area alone and asked if I wanted it closer to me. The way he takes care of the plants in the living room is another super cute detail that adds a home like feeling to the place. The location is perfect as it was walking distance to the center as well as the Skybus to/from airport and very quiet. The common area feels like a home living room and the kitchen is well equipped although it feels a bit small when there are a few people in there simultaneously but it wasn’t always full. It is also well maintained as there was housekeeping on a daily basis.

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8.5
Very good
1,211 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

This boutique hostel is just 5 minutes' walk from a variety of cafes, restaurants, bars and galleries in Salamanca's waterfront precinct, including Salamanca Market. It is 5 minutes' drive from Hobart CBD (Central Business District), 9 minutes' walk from the ferry to the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), and 20 minutes' drive from Hobart Airport.

Parking on site. Clean. Comfy beds. Fantastic heater. Perfect view from window. Friendly owner. Well equipped kitchen. All-around super cute and cozy stay! Great location in Battery Point!

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8.7
Fabulous
1,153 reviews
Price from
£23
per night

Private rooms include a TV, a heater, tea/coffee making facilities and a private bathroom. Shared rooms feature comfortable beds and offer access to shared bathroom.

The hostel features coin-operated laundry, luggage and bike storage facilities.

good central location, clean very comfy, lovely fluffy towels, with tea and coffee in the rooms

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7.9
Good
1,116 reviews
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£17
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You can play darts at this 3-star hostel, and the area is popular for hiking.

Popular points of interest near the hostel include Short Beach, Hobart Convention And Entertainment Centre and Theatre Royal. The nearest airport is Hobart Airport, 19 km from The Pickled Frog.

It is located in city center and you can walk to the harbor in 10 minutes. Staff are friendly and helpful, and they can give you some good advices for your trip plans.

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7.3
Good
620 reviews
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£17
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Located in the heart of Hobart CBD (Central Business District), 100 metres from the Hobart City Bus Station, Backpackers Imperial Hotel offers free WiFi throughout the whole building. It is within walking distance of Salamanca Place which is home to the famous Saturday Market.

It was super quiet, access to kitchen, supppppeerr comfortable beds loved the mattress. Peaceful and perfect location in the centre of Hobart. Very affordable and excellent value

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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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  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,211 reviews
    Moe was the best host one can hope for ! His positiveness, cheerfulness and the way maintains the premises and the facilities is outstanding...till date this was the best hostel I had stayed !
    JOSEPH SYLVESTER
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £59.84
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,153 reviews
    Everything was very nice. Family style. Not a partyhostel. Best hostel I've been to.
    William
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £59.84
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,153 reviews
    The hostel is really cute, interior is chosen with a lot of detail and the bunk beds are very comfortable. There are two balconies and a lawn, all in all very nice stay in a well located hostel.
    Franziska Cordes
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £59.32
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,116 reviews
    Location is excellent. Proper backpacker hostel.
    Ricardo
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £118.15
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,657 reviews
    Great location, nice rooms (but forget about any view if you have one of the cheaper rooms), very good bedding.
    Rolf
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £91.90
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 879 reviews
    Great location, excellent service, easy enough to find cheap parking within a distance. Stayed as a group of 5 and we were all comfortable, the room was very spacious and had everything we needed including kitchenette with came with kettle, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher and sink.
    Kaitlyn
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £123.58
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 830 reviews
    Great location. 5 minutes walk to Salamanca, shops and harbour. Safe car parking. Spacious, good size very clean, comfortable and well equipped.
    Emma
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £63.77
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 619 reviews
    This was a basic backpackers hostel with friendly staff and lovely young backpackers from around the world travelling Australia. We are two retirees in our mid sixties who had booked one of the new self contained chalets around the back. They were marvelous with clean, comfortabe rooms with fridge, microwave and ensuite. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Very impressed.
    Ann Murdoch
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £118.15
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,657 reviews
    Sound proof, great location, bed are excellent spacious for family of 4.
    Anaflor
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £59.84
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,153 reviews
    The hostel is great. The bed was very comfortable, the dormitory room size was decent and they provided all the facilities that you would need for a short stay. The lower bunk beds even had privacy curtains which you could pull across when sleeping and a small shelf and charging point near each bed. The location is very convenient and a short walk into Hobart city centre and close to the Salamanca market. Good value for money. I would certainly recommend this place to other travellers.
    Andrea Joan
    Solo traveller

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