Launceston Backpackers

6.8

Outstanding(334 Reviews)

Hostel in Launceston

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this hostel

Located 2 minutes’ walk from the city centre, Launceston Backpackers offers guests a shared kitchen and a communal lounge area, the perfect place to relax after a long day. Free WiFi vouchers are provided.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Garden

Map of Launceston

Nearby attractions

Cataract Gorge Reserve

1.4 mi

Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre

38 mi

Gorge Scenic Chairlift

1.3 mi

Queen Victoria Museum Inveresk

1.8 mi

Available Rooms

1 Bunk • 236 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 236 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 236 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Single • 150 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Single • 150 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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Launceston Backpackers

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6.8

Outstanding(334 Reviews)

Hostel in Launceston

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this hostel

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Garden

Map of Launceston

Nearby attractions

Cataract Gorge Reserve

1.4 mi

Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre

38 mi

Gorge Scenic Chairlift

1.3 mi

Queen Victoria Museum Inveresk

1.8 mi

Available Rooms

1 Bunk • 236 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 236 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 236 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Single • 150 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Single • 150 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

6.8

Outstanding(334 Reviews)

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9.0

May 2023

Superb

Location and staff

Very noisy other guests there 😩

5.0

Apr 2023

Too dirty for me

Safe parking available and location in middle of the town

When I woke up the morning after my arrival I couldn’t even use the toilets. I know is a hostel but the conditions were horrible. Literally I went to the closest public toilet.

4.0

Feb 2023

Cheap!

Beautiful and helpful staff, really lovely people with lots of helpful information.

The place was filthy, and everything smelt like urine. I couldn't stand using the bathroom and the kitchen was trashed. My room was freezing and didn't really include proper bedding.

1.0

Feb 2023

Don’t book this, It’s not a Hostel

Nothing

It‘s not a Hostel. There are about 40 men (workers?) that live there and we as two young women felt extremely uncomfortable. The beds also had no bedding and it hasn’t been cleaned in a long time. We could not spend the night there. Can not recommend at all!

1.0

Feb 2023

Worker camp not hostel. Smelly, noisy

Nothing.

They transform the hostel into a worker camp. There's like between 50 to 100 guy from the islands living there. They are everywhere. They make noise until 12pm slowed down at 11 but could still here some singing, talking at 12pm and it started again when they are going to work so between 5 and 6 am you can't sleep. They talk loud, sing etc. It is really smelly as there 50+ farm worker there. Smelly, noisy and nothing great. I would not recommend to anyone. The hostel should tell people that it is a worker camp for that part of the year.

5.0

Feb 2023

Passable

it is great location, rooms are nice a spacious,

in two days I stayed there, I haven't seen any stuff, besides cleaning guy. Keys are left on the door for arrivals. Office hours seems to be 4:30-5:30. Beds have bare minimum. Sheet on the bed, pillow and a very thin blanket and it was quite chilly. Kitchen was gross, it gets cleaned up once a day, but in between it is gross. All bathrooms are unisex, while I stayed there there was large group of men staying in the hostel, so 90 % of hostel were men and felt like all bathrooms were male, that was quite uncomfortable.

1.0

Jan 2023

I am an experienced solo traveller but I felt so unsafe at this hostel that I had to leave.

I do not recommend this hostel to anyone, especially not to other solo female travellers. The hostel was fully booked out and occupied almost exclusively by male labourers, all from the same company. I was sharing a dorm with one other woman. I stayed at the hostel briefly in the afternoon and returned in the evening. I did not meet or see any hostel staff on the premises. Bathrooms were all unisex and being so outnumbered, I was too uncomfortable to use them. I DID NOT FEEL SAFE. I was so uneasy that I had to book into different accommodation last minute (at considerable cost). This was one of the most stressful, frightening experiences I’ve had as a solo traveller. Don’t stay here!

5.0

Jan 2023

Passable

Probably the most budget friendly accommodation. Location is not bad. Facilities were really basic, and kitchen didn't look like it was cleaned frequently.

I could hear all the sounds coming from the hallway - people walking and talking etc. Early nights were difficult.

7.0

Jan 2023

enjoyed it as usual

location. they know me, good kitchen, beds and room ok.

no TV in room , no bookers

4.0

Dec 2022

Disappointing

good price

crowded in work immigrants that lives there, not backpackers. no bed sheets, kitchen wasn’t clean

10.0

Oct 2022

The place was welcoming, quiet, comfortable and had a special ambience ideal for a getaway.

Excellent location. The staff were great and the place felt safe due to staff and services.

Nothing

8.0

Sep 2022

Simple, cheap, good value for $

Mathew, the receptionist was absolutely great! So helpful and nice to everyone. Thanks, I had a lovely stay!

One of the guys sleeping in the dorm was very careless about anybody else. The room was very smelly, he would talk loudly on the phone at whatever time, regardless is somebody was sleeping. It’s part of the experience but perhaps reminding people to be respectful of others it might be a good idea.

4.0

Sep 2022

The place seemed dirty and had a creepy vibe. Showers and bathrooms were ok.

Location is good and central Showers and toilets were ok, had warm water Kitchen equipped but very old

There was no staff member on arrival even though they were supposed to be there (19:00). Bed sheets and pillow cases were dirty. Blanket had no cover and was very old and used. Kitchen stove was very old, flame was extremely high. Only one room key. Dirty underwear and socks on the floor in the hallway. Overall creepy vibe

10.0

Sep 2022

Exceptional

only hostel around the area, it is very clean and as advertised, guy and his dog at the front desk was so friendly, will definitely recommend to any solo travellor on a budget

8.0

Aug 2022

Great value. Would recommend :)

Excellent value for money. Good clean facilities. Plenty of storage space in kitchen (fridge and cupboard space).

10.0

Aug 2022

Home vibe

Never stayed at a backpackers before, was so impressed with our room and how comfortable it was. I will be staying again for sure.

Didn't dislike it at all,

3.0

Aug 2022

All is good except the tidiness of the room and bedsheets and quilt

The quilt and the bedsheet is not clean at all.

10.0

Jul 2022

perfect location, super nice staff, place as expected, great value for money

very good location, all shuttle bus and tour providers know where it is and became one of the main pick up locations

nothing i didnt like from this place

7.0

May 2022

Good

Room, area

8.0

Apr 2022

Good value for money

Guy on front desk was VERY helpful. Room was great. Lovely building.

There was a lack of disinfectant spray and cloths to wipe tables in dining room, especially during Covid times.

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Launceston?

The average price for a rental in Launceston is $137 per night. This rental is $9 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Launceston Backpackers. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Launceston Backpackers pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Launceston Backpackers?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and parking.

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Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Launceston

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Reviews

FAQs

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Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Launceston Backpackers pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Launceston Backpackers?

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