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Reviews of Youth Shack Backpackers Darwin 2 stars

69 Mitchell Street, Darwin CBD, 0800 Darwin, Australia

#129 of 177 hotels in Darwin

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 433 hostel reviews

7.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.1

  • Comfort

    7.2

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    8.0

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    7.1

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  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    7.0
    Fire Drill Central
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (18 - 35 years old only)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stairs, very inaccessible for disabled people like myself, kitchen was crowded, no communal area. Many fire drills and one at 4 in the morning. Expensive for what it is.

    Location, lockers, pool and party, private curtain on bed, kitchen

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room (18 - 35 years old only)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice staff, good bathrooms

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    8.0
    Great location, clean, worth a visit!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (18 - 35 years old only)
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only thing is that the pillows are quite flat but other than that, great property.

    Clean, friendly team, fab location and we had booked a communal room as a couple but ended pretty much in a private communal room (no one else checked in to ours) so that was nice. Aircon was great in the room

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2023

    8.0
    Good stay close to everything
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (18 - 35 years old only)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rate was too much for going into wet season, aircon in the room was super loud and the instructions on the wall say not to turn it off due to condensation

    Property is in the centre of the city close to everything, clubs are close and vibe in the city is great. Staff are amazing, job shack inside the hostel is very helpful in finding jobs.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    7.0
    Enjoyable, relaxed. Would definitely come again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (18 - 35 years old only)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some of the taps on the bathroom didn’t work

    Comfortable, good atmosphere. Location was amazing everything I needed was just outside

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2023

    6.0
    Good value for money and good location
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    6.0
    It was okay, be a good place to stay if you're in Darwin to party.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The lack of recycling bins sucked, seeing general waste bins piled high with recyclables was gross. Individually plastic wrapped bread on the complimentary breakfast was wasteful. The wifi didn't work in my room so could not work or stream things on my laptop. My room was close to the bar so had to listen to a lot of people partying every night.

    Staff were friendly, Place was clean enough, although the kitchen was feral on the weekend. The pool was nice and handy having a bar onsite. Room was clean and tidy.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    8.0
    Great pool but with some cons
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room (18 - 35 years old only)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some of the stuff were very rude to the girls in my room :c Also you're not supposed to change the AC settings, but it was super cold in my room. Plus no lifts, only stairs (and 3 floors of rooms). And the breakfast flies easily, if you go at 7:30 you may find it pretty empty..

    I loved the pool and the weekly activities People seemed very nice too

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2023

    8.0
    The accommodation is great for backpackers who are looking for party and pool.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too loud outside and too much party. Also the breakfast was almost empty when you were not getting it at 6 am.

    The facilities were good and clean. Also the location was very good.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (18 - 35 years old only)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cleanliness of the room

    Location, vibes,

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (18 - 35 years old only)
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Showers were dirty. Not enough fridge space. Also the kitchen was quite small (very cramped)

    Great location, really good having a bar downstairs and pool. Rooms small but suitable and beds were ok.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Private rooms don't have a bathroom, but at least a sink for freshing up

    Nice bar and pool area Very good location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (18 - 35 years old only)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Having to pay for the basic stuff like plates, knife and fork and everything else

    Good mood, pool and location, nice staff

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room (18 - 35 years old only)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The loud music is a little bit annoying after a while. You can’t really escape the party if you want a chill night cause not only the noise from the bar but also from the streets outside is really loud and you can hear everything inside the rooms. Also the bathroom and the toilets were disgusting sometimes and there was almost no room to store any luggage in the hostel rooms.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2023

    6.0
    Gets the job done
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room (18 - 35 years old only)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathrooms weren’t very clean

    Great location and nice pool

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2023

    6.0
    Great location and hostel. Staff might need a bit of training when it comes to customer service but some of them were re
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (18 - 35 years old only)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn’t really get a welcoming vibe from some of the staff. I walked up to the reception wanting to check in and I m greeted with a “you alright?”. As a man who have worked for a long time in hospitality you greet guests with a “hi” or a welcome” and “would you like to check in?”. Other hostels I’ve stayed at also notify me on tonight event or schedules on what’s going on. I wasn’t informed by the breakfast times so I missed them when I went out on tours in the mornings. I was going to get some on my last day before check out but there was nothing left even though it was another half hour to go and from what I saw, the breakfast selection was pretty dead and it suits for the young people. I m better off getting my own breakfast. For a random reason a lad started showing off with his bull whip at the pool area, causing disturbance and it’s pretty dangerous. Imagine you are just minding your business, you’ve been out all day and want to relax by the pool for a bit and suddenly loud crack just destroys your peace. A few of the staff were friendly and said hello whenever I walked passed (like you should do) but it seems like most hostels are employing everyone nowadays. :( I know it’s a hostel but I m a customer and it’s my money.

    Good location! Nice to have bed with curtains. Great pool and chill area around it.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2023

    7.0
    Better than MOM hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (18 - 35 years old only)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No plates we could use, restrooms were rarely cleaned.

    On CBD, rooms were not damp, and free vegemite.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2023

    6.0
    Convenient location but definitely a party hostel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Definitely a party hostel with very loud music at the poolside bar until 11pm on a Wednesday - don't stay here if you want to get an early night!

    Very convenient location to city and airport and clean room.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2023

    6.0
    Basic hostel but very busy
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very busy hostel with a lot of rooms for a very small kitchen. Also you have to get cutlery from the reception instead of the kitchen. Rooms are very loudly, I slept in a budget room and there was very loud noise from the air conditioning and even vibrations thru the wall and that don't sleep nice.

    Nice location in the city center

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2023

    7.0
    I enjoyed my stay, it was worth the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Very loud from the inside and outside pubs, breakfast quite poor (I know it's included in price but it might be better to get a cheaper hostel without breakfast if other parameters seem similiar) and there is no communial cutlery and dishes for it, saw a small cockroach in the kitchen but it's noting serious compared to some other hotels

    Good localization, clean, big room with great AC and personal fridge, washing machines and dryers work well, friendly staff, there is a room service who empties your trash can and sometimes changes towels and bedsheets

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2023

    7.0
    Great location but noisy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loud noise and false fire alarm

    Very central location

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (18 - 35 years old only)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shame no socket for upper bunk beds, some cockroaches, could be noisy for somebody

    Great evening events and parties with free food every day. Curtain for each bed is nice.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2023

    7.0
    The stay was fone for me as I was out most of the time. Cleaniness can be better in the kitchen and bathrooms. If you li
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (18 - 35 years old only)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathrooms and the kitchen are super dirty and gross, i think in those 5 days I stayed, I saw them getting cleaned once.

    Great location, they have a pool and a bar which is open until 10pm. All rooms have an air condition which is amazing. Someone will be at reception 24/7.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2023

    8.0
    Just what we needed!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately our rooms were very hard to sleep in on weekend nights due to neighbouring music venues, but nothing some ear plugs couldn’t fix!

    The staff were some of the best! Always being greeted and asking about our day made a massive difference. Also full of great advice and tips!

    Stayed in May 2023

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