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Reviews of Youth Shack Backpackers Darwin 2 stars

69 Mitchell Street, Darwin CBD, 0800 Darwin, Australia

#131 of 178 hotels in Darwin

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 431 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 May 2022

    6.0
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (18 - 35 years old only)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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  • Reviewed: 25 April 2022

    7.0
    Not happy
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (18 - 35 years old only)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was very upset that you have some crap about you're age and can only stay one night for the $30 price it's actually discrimination

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2022

    8.0
    Amazing hostel. I’d recommend to everyone who want to stay in Darwin.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (18 - 35 years old only)
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toilets could be a little bit more clean

    The facilities

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2021

    8.0
    Great Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Not a downside for me, but bear in mind they are right in the heart of the city. You might hear noises from the bars/streets/

    Perfect location, in the heart of the city. The main attraction Crocosaurus Cove is literally across the street. At least 4 great bars/pubs around the place, with amazing food, drinks and music. 10min walk to the waterfront (or just take a scooter). Very helpful staff, loved all of them. They are there to help, no matter what. They even got us the room before the check in time which was an amazing plus. I definetely would stay again.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2021

    8.0
    Was fun and warm welcome there.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Is is a party hostel so don’t recommend for a hard sleeper.

    clean and great location

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2021

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room (18 - 35 years old only)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I didn't like that it wasn't so clean. Bathrooms weren't clean. Showers were not clean at any time of the day, but toilets did get clean in the morning. Also, because of the location (bars all around the hostel) there is a lot of noise, so it is hard to fall asleep. Also, the aircon in the room was very weak, so my room was really hot.

    it served its purpose of providing me with a place to stay for two nights that was central to every location I wanted to go to.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2021

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

    The Wi-Fi is not strong enough, I had to use my data the most of the time The toilets needs a deep clean The a/c in the rooms are too noisy

    It's a good place to meet people and for party You can see that they're improving the hostel every day :)

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2021

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room (18 - 35 years old only)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    People hooking up in the female bathrooms while others are in there showering at 1am!!

    The party is shut down at 10pm yo allow people to sleep

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2021

    8.0
    You get what you pay for - plus some excellent friends!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room (18 - 35 years old only)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The aircon was somewhat limited - it was on and better than the heat outside, but I'd call it more of a fan. Cleanliness was also lacking (the pool had pasta in it for a few days), and my food got stolen out of the fridge because there was no space to store it. Was a little sad that the common areas closed at 10pm, so had nowhere to hang (quietly) with friends before bed.

    Fantastic place to meet people - lots of nightly events, but staff were also very respectful of those trying to sleep. Very much a party hostel, but the party was moved off-site at 10pm every night to help guests sleep. You get what you pay for in terms of value for money, but as far as hostels go this was pretty good! A quick tip I wish I had known - this place huge on Sunday parties, and everyone from other hostels join in too! Wish I hadn't planned on that being my early night.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (18 - 35 years old only)
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom level 5 Food storage (dry and cold)

    The pool, location, bar and staff

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2021

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Party hostel. Quite noisy due to being located right above a pub. Very basic breakfast. No cutlery/ plates provided.

    Private room has its own fridge. Spacious room.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (18 - 35 years old only)
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff and guests easy going

    Easy going

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2021

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No hot water Showers and toilets very dirty The whole facility needs a good clean air conditioners need to be replaced as very noisy when you are trying to sleep

    The pool , bar and friendly atmosphere of the people

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Expect your room to be very noisy at night if you are on the street side.

    Nice place with nice people and daily activities. Location is great and staff friendly.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2021

    7.0
    Great atmosphere
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathrooms are disgusting and the dorm room I was in was very small , the private room I stayed in the week before was great !

    Loved the pool and bar area it was such a community loved the overall vibe.

    Stayed in May 2021

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No hot showers all week. No hot water Broken tap and really stuck shower door in mens toilet on 1st floor.

    Good beds and rooms. Partys everynight. Great pool and sun baking area. Close to everything. Night zones and Coles shops. Hire scooters to back

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2021

    7.0
    Hostel with a good party vibes
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (18 - 35 years old only)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Receptionists could be a bit more friendly and focus on the guest requests. Dryer not dry properly, dont waste $4 on it (told to reception that need cleaning and / or maintenance but no answer). AC in room was a bit noisy, bit old.

    The style of the hostel and the facilites. The pool is amazing. It is a party hostel just FYI so they are always doing activities and drinking games if you are on this mood if not choose another place :) Really good beer and drink prices.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2021

    8.0
    Good place to stay for a few days
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (18 - 35 years old only)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No hot water in the showers

    The location is unbeatable, the hostel is huge: plenty of rooms, the kitchen was very well stocked. It’s a party hostel.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2021

    8.0
    Excellent hostel location at the heart of Darwin
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed in the bunkbeds is not the best..

    Loved loved loved that it has a study room with computers, table, sofa and printer with paper to do any business and study work, ofcourse - with aircon, located in level 3. In level 2, they have a massive screen tv room its pretty cool! I like how the room has a small sink and mirror in the corner..location excellent ! No noise came into the room from outside.

    Stayed in May 2021

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tv room broken. (i used to watch movies at 3am) Tap in top floor mens toilet basin is broken.

    Breaky. Nice front staff. Good roomys

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    5.0
    New French Colony
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (18 - 35 years old only)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Barely any toilet paper each day? Broken doors, lack of power points, loud music drifting into rooms until approx midnight, dirty and barely clean bathrooms and rooms, small rooms

    Quiet,, pool, helpful staff, good location , TV and study room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (18 - 35 years old only)
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The room was just a basic youth hostel room, nothing special.

    Staff were very friendly and helpful. Always easy to approach.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    5.0
    Dxbs
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room (18 - 35 years old only)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tasg

    Fbsd

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2024

    5.0
    I would probably go again (with my earplugs for sure)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room (18 - 35 years old only)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - One of the two faucets in the shared toilet was out of service on the males’ floor so dudes had to wait in line. - loud air con could be disturbing (especially when it is right beside your bunk)

    - Great location. Located in city center, close to different bars, Coles and beach view. (HOWEVER, it could also means loud pub music after 11). Would suggest bring your own ear plugs. - Room/balcony/kitchen/other facilities were generally clean. - Reception girls are nice and helpful

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    10
    The stay was worth it
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nil

    The service was great

    Stayed in October 2023

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