20 Lindsay Steet, 7250 Launceston, Australia
#36 of 36 hotels in Launceston
Guests' ChoiceBased on 243 hostel reviews
6.7Cleanliness
6.4
Comfort
6.6
Location
8.2
Facilities
6.6
Staff
8.2
Value for money
8.0
Free WiFi
8.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 13 May 2024
Meryl
AustraliaIt wouldn't take a big effort to really improve this place. Overall, the common areas just needs to be cleaner. It would be handy to let people know that towels are not supplied. Luggage storage available, but we felt this should be more secure, although, everything was fine for our gear.
Staff helpful & responsive to queries. Bed firm & clean linen. Good storage space in rooms. Toilets & bathroom clean, but not all were working. Really helpful in returning an item left behind. Good location being only 15 minute walk from downtown. Busy with working travellers, all of whom seemed very happy with their circumstances.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Marcos
AustraliaA bit old and needing repairs but still ok, the beds are ok which is the most important thing
Large common areas. Really nice backpackers environment!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Mei-hui
TaiwanThere was a staff member named James who was very friendly. Thank you very much for taking care of him many times.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Samuel
United KingdomCommon areas were filthy, I wouldn't eat off of a single table in the dining area...
Very spacious dorm room, man on reception was friendly and helpful. Toilets cleaned well once a day.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Terry
AustraliaFull of long term travellers who all seem to get up and stomp around/slam doors between 530 and 730!
Amazing value for money
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Sylvia
New ZealandOverall I enjoyed my stay at the arthouse hostel and the location was walkable to attractions and city centre.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Paul
AustraliaKitchen is a bit small and grubby.
I don't understand all the negative reviews. For the price it was good. Comfy bed. Easy to sleep. Big common areas. Great value for a short stay.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Javier
Australiathe kitchen could be better.
expected for the price.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Josephine
AustraliaThere were a few long term stayers who were quite loud (I understand arthouse can't help that) and sound passes through the walls very easily so get some good earplugs. I was on the bottom floor right by the stairs so that didn't help. The kitchen/dining room was gross, the fridges smelt terrible, lots of dirt and old food built up and every table in the dining room was always covered with crumbs.
Staff were friendly and accommodating. Living room area was great, beds were comfy and balconies were cute. Short walk to town and wifi good. Would stay again
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Carolyn
AustraliaDirty and not quite what was described on the bookings.com website eg refurbished
Good location and cheap
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Samuel
AustraliaLocation
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 7 February 2024
Lois
United KingdomDated property, could do with a through clean and update facilities. No aircon in dorm
You get what you paid for, fine for a short stay, comfy bed and nice receptionist.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 26 January 2024
Chloe
Australia- Uncomfortable beds, can feel virtually all the springs in the mattress - bunk beds did not feel study and you could feel each time someone moved - kitchen and dining room overflowing with trash and because so many people are sharing the space it gets quite dirty
- Friendly & responsive staff who answered my messages via booking.com - Friendly & social guests - Good location - Affordable price - considering bathrooms are shared with many people, they are decently kept
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 1 December 2023
Ties
NetherlandsBit odd long term people in my room.
Kind and helpful staff.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 29 November 2023
Susan
AustraliaKitchen a bit feral.
The staff was lovely. I loved my attic room with lots of space and fresh air. Heaps of storage space and the beds were OK. Linen was clean . The building is old and does need some TLC.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 22 July 2023
Fung
Hong KongKitchen facilities and common room need to upgrade and improve.
Friendly officers.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 25 June 2023
Joanna
United KingdomWater in the bathroom wasn't warm enough, floors were dirty, bed uncomfortable
Fabulous historic building, sadly not so well maintained inside with pieces of ceiling falling apart, worn off carpets etc. It'd be good to see it renovated. Good location, walking distance from the city centre and queen vic museum
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 24 June 2023
Alec
AustraliaGood value for money, cheap and decent stay on trip around eastern Tasmania
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 12 June 2023
Tracey
AustraliaNothing I loved the whole experience at The Arthouse It was so enjoyable to be in a place with so much character
Love this old building it has so much character I was so impressed with James and how helpful he was I loved the warmth of the room so I could sleep in peace
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 8 June 2023
Pedro
SpainKitchen was a disaster, very messy and dirty. Eating lounge same thing.
Amenities, location and services.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 27 May 2023
Massimiliano
ItalyI didn’t have a socket near to my bed so I couldn’t charge my devices during the night. Maybe the room was a bit cold. The cleaning (room and bathrooms) is not the strength point
The building is very cool, old one with high ceiling, squeaking wooden floor and old interiors. I slept in a bedroom with 8 bunks beds, with just two other persons sleeping in it
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 24 May 2023
Michael
AustraliaMatress wasn’t the best, but for paying $25 per night it was to be expected. Clean however.
Big rooms, easy parking outside and very close to city centre. Great value for money. We were able to lock our bedroom. Appreciated having a key for the locked female only bathroom/shower. Heater was going nice and hot before we arrived so our room was nice and warm. Very considerate thanks, considering the rooms have high ceilings it could have been cold but it definitely wasn’t. Check in and out was very easy. Good communication via imsg with manager.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 14 April 2023
Britt
BelgiumKitchen wasn't the cleanest
Nice staff, cool vibe. Liked that they had a seperate bathroom for the ladies
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 20 March 2023
Mccleary
Australiastaff were very helpful, location was fantastic
Stayed in March 2023
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