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Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel

1.0 star property
Hostel near The Esplanade in Darwin

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Terrace/patio
Snack bar
Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor pool
Reception

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
69 Mitchell Street, Darwin, NT, 0800
  • The Esplanade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Darwin Waterfront
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Mindil Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Darwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (4 Bed)

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (4 Bed)

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Darwin

Darwin City Centre stay.A stay at this Darwin City Centre hostel places you steps from Lyons Cottage and within a 5-minute walk of The Esplanade. Bicentennial Park and Maningrida Arts & Culture are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • The Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Darwin Waterfront - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Darwin Convention Centre - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mindil Beach - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Cullen Bay Marina - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • East Arm Darwin Station - 27 min drive
  • Darwin International Airport (DRW) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monsoons - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Shenannigans - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Tap on Mitchell - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel

Hostel near The Esplanade in Darwin
Public spaces have free WiFi. You'll find a business center on site. An outdoor pool and a terrace are also featured at Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Darwin hostel.

  • 170 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Smoking in designated areas
Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel offers 170 accommodations with air conditioning. This Darwin hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel to the airport?

Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel is 8 mi (19-min drive) away from the Darwin International Airport (DRW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel.

How close is Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 1.4 mi (4-min drive) from Mindil Beach and 9.1 mi (22-min drive) from Casuarina Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but SKYCITY Casino (4-min drive) and Mindil Beach Casino & Resort (4-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel have a pool?

Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel features an outdoor pool.

Does Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel to downtown Darwin?

Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel is 0.3 mi away from Darwin.

Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 70 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

basic

only stayed for a quick 1 night stop and i’m glad that’s all it was
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Eddie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The lack of Power points and the cramped uncomfortable conditions of the beds made this place a very disappointing experience. I wouldn't recommend for a long term stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
This was a well located hostel with lots if food and shopping available close. Some staff were very friendly and helpful while others were not. Single rooms were spacious. Property could use a bit of TLC and it would be really good place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

kym

Liked: Staff & service

Cheap Darwin backpackers

Cheap, comfortable backpackers close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and excellent value. Morning early check-in a welcome bonus after a short overnight flight
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. A bit loud at night but hey, it’s a hostel in the CBD! Great location and everyone I met was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lidwina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Typical backpacker hostel

It's a decent hostel on the main street. Have a no alcohol policy which is a bit strange. Rooms and bathrooms are kept pretty clean considering the amount of people. A cheaper option than others, very good if you don't plan to spend much time in the hostel. Staff are helpful, can organize tours or give job leads.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Teo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great and Amazing People Stay There

Nice stay overall. Pillow too soft and water shower head missing at some cubicle. No issue as move to another one. Opposite Coles Supermarket, bars and attractions. Easy to travel around.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

IAN

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

IAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Mike

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor communications

Pathetic closed for renos. Still waiting for refund
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean nice pool and friendly staff. Really happy with how staff handled my booking at YouthShack while chilli undergoing renovation.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort
Very basic service, the reservation says that the beakfast was incude but nobody knows that. The place was under remodelation so my stay was in another backpacker.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Goood!

Good location in Darwin. Everything is close to the Backpackers!! And clean bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

susan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only ok, I wouldn't stay here again, room was tiny, kitchen and showers were dirty

6/10 Okay

julian

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Budget backpacker

Good location on Mitchell Street. Coles supermarket very close which is handy. Bed is very average, old school air conditioning in room with ceiling fan. Corridor is very noisy in morning, so if you've had a late night don't expect much sleep. Not bad price considering location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

craig

Liked: Staff & service

Good stay

Yeah it was a nice stay! Clubs were noisey on the weekend so earplugs would be a good call
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

2/10 Terrible

Rhys, Melbourne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What a disappointing stay

I arrived at 1:40am called the night manager but she was at another property so i was kept waiting for 30 minutes to check in. Once into my room i was met with the next door kebab shop and every drunk on the streets conversations, the air conditioner from the room above was constantly dripping on to the air con unit in my room so that was awesome for 2 days trying to sleep through. the staff have an affinity for slaming doors shut no matter what time of the day or night it is 12am BAM, 6:30 BAM, 2pm BAM. toilets and showers were in the same disgusting state the whole duration of the stay.... avoid this place its a giant rip off!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017