Happy Backpacker
Hostel in Penguin
3-Star Hostel
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
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About this hostel
Just a 12-minute walk from Johnsons Beach, Happy Backpacker offers free Wi-Fi and an onsite bar/restaurant. Guests can socialise in the shared lounge or prepare a meal in the shared kitchen.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
TV
Map of Penguin
Available Rooms
1 Bunk • 236 ft²
Sleeps 1
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1 Bunk • 161 ft²
Sleeps 1
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1 Bunk • 107 ft²
Sleeps 1
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1 Double • 107 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 Bunk • 161 ft²
Sleeps 1
You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing
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Ratings and reviews
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3.5 / 5.0
Staff were super friendly upon arrival and for the duration of my stay. The location was perfect.
There was a weird smell in the hallway.
5.0 / 5.0
Awesome location, awesome staff, awesome town. I really enjoyed my stay. Thank you so much.
5.0 / 5.0
Love the closeness Of The beach and the hotel like accommodation is great and you don't have to go far for a great meal
Bass strait is right at your door step
😍🤩😍🤩😍🥰🥰🥰🥰
Nothing
0.5 / 5.0
showed up with a confirmed reservation and was told the property was completely full. thankfully I was able to arrange an alternative in the middle of high season.
3.5 / 5.0
I had the whole hostel for my own.
The WiFi connection was pretty bad.
Cockroaches in the kitchen, kitchen should be renovated anyhow.
The beds are short for tall people.
5.0 / 5.0
Great location by the ocean. Super cheap rates in a big old 2 storey hotel, with a great atmosphere.
I had to go home.
5.0 / 5.0
Hostess was very helpful with our questions. Nearly had the whole place to ourselves this time of year.
4.5 / 5.0
A room overlooking the Ocean- Bass Straight for $30/night in a big old Hotel, with meals/ a bar / restaurant and Keno pokies downstairs is great value. I had the 65 room Art Deco Hotel to myself. It was so homely, self contained kitchen, laundry / big TV lounge / big clean bathrooms and free parking. Free Tea n coffee and biscuits in the pokies / keno lounge. ( I don't play pokies). I had a 3 day weekend in Penguin, Northern Tasmania. Not bad for a Backpackers, I say 5 Star. I will be back for Xams to visit my home state Tassie.
no tea spoons in the kitchen
5.0 / 5.0
Great location, with a decent pub downstairs and good kitchen and facilities
I was the only one there when I stayed!
4.5 / 5.0
Relaxed atmosphere
The boys were banging doors and shouting in the early hours of the morning.
4.5 / 5.0
Clean, friendly.
3.5 / 5.0
Value for money great location
It was what I expected so can’t say I didn’t like anything
2.5 / 5.0
location is good
Everything is fine
4.8 / 5.0
Friendly people. Nice maintained accommodation. Kitchenette, sitting room, decent showers. Washing machine and dryer cheap. Great clean shared rooms with nice beds.
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FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Penguin?
The average price for a rental in Penguin is $175 per night. This rental is $2 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hostel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Happy Backpacker. 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 Happy Backpacker pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Happy Backpacker?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, and laundry.
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