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Launceston Backpackers - Hostel

1.0 star property
Hostel perfectly located for exploring Launceston CBD

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Exterior
Interior
Private kitchen
Interior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
103 Canning Street Street, Launceston, TAS, 7250
  • Brisbane Street Mall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Cataract Gorge
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • University of Tasmania Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Launceston, TAS (LST)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Single room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room (Standard Double Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Mixed dormitory - 2 pax occupancy)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Male dormitory - 2 pax occupancy)

  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 Twin Beds

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Private Twin room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Female dormitory - 2 pax occupancy)

  • Sleeps 15
  • 6 Twin Beds

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Ensuite Double Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Launceston

Launceston CBD stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Launceston CBD hostel, you'll find Launceston College and Royal Park. Brisbane Street Mall and Cataract Gorge Reserve are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Brisbane Street Mall - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Princess Theatre - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • City Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Cataract Gorge - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • University of Tasmania Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • East Tamar Junction Station - 7 min drive
  • Launceston, TAS (LST) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Morty's Food Hall - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Thai Express - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bread & Butter - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mood Foods - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizzakom - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Launceston Backpackers - Hostel

Hostel perfectly located for exploring Launceston CBD
As a guest of Launceston Backpackers - Hostel, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Launceston hostel.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
Launceston Backpackers - Hostel offers 30 accommodations. This Launceston hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

Languages

English, Italian

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (AUD 1.50 per hour)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Room amenities

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 30 days prior to check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
From mid-May to November, this hotel’s reception is open daily from 8 AM to 11 AM and from 3 PM to 8 PM.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Bed sheets fee: AUD 2.5

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: AUD 1.50 per hour (rates may vary)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received their complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 30 days prior to check-in.

Property is also known as

Launceston Backpackers Hostel
Launceston Backpackers
Launceston Backpackers - Hostel Launceston
Launceston Backpackers - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is Launceston Backpackers - Hostel to the airport?

Launceston Backpackers - Hostel is 8.8 mi (11-min drive) away from the Launceston, TAS (LST) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Launceston Backpackers - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Launceston Backpackers - Hostel.

Does Launceston Backpackers - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Launceston Backpackers - Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Launceston Backpackers - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Country Club Tasmania (9-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Launceston Backpackers - Hostel?

Check-in begins at noon.

Is there free parking at Launceston Backpackers - Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Launceston Backpackers - Hostel have a pool?

Launceston Backpackers - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Launceston Backpackers - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Launceston Backpackers - Hostel to downtown Launceston?

Launceston Backpackers - Hostel is 0.4 mi away from Launceston.

Launceston Backpackers - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 163 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kaidan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

dave

Disliked: Staff & service
I liked that it wqs close to,supermarkets. Beds comfortable. Kitchen huge but needs a facelift. Cupboard are grungy. Dining room is,huge which is a plus. Its a,requirement to call ahead to arrange check in. I rang about 5 times left messages and did not get a return call or an apology when i explained it. Very frustrating!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

ADRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Trisha

Disliked: Staff & service
Impossible to check in. Showed up before end of office hours (which is very different to the hours listed on Expedia), nobody in the office, nobody to check me in, stumbled across managed by chance after 40 minutes who shut his door in my face saying he wasn’t working , and found me again later on to let me in. No other backpackers staying here, mainly pensioners or drunk 14 year olds. Would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

CATRIONA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
A case of you get what you pay for!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

PHILLIP, MIAMI

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Kate

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The people - staff and other guests - were fantastic. Bed were really small no bed sheets provided only one blanket and pillow. Mattress is thin. The amenities are old and the showers are dark. There is constant hair on the floor of the shower and the bedrooms. The kitchens don’t have a freezer and the fridges are always full and dishes consistently left out. Floors are squeaky so you can hear people walking about all night. Very limited parking on site for the number of guests and street parking only after 5pm
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have completed the likes. Only one small negative. My friend, who I came from Qld to visit in Burnie, drove to Launceston on the 13 to stay overnight with me. When she called to book, "the inn was full"! It would have been great to know that my single room had two beds in it. I only stayed overnight and have no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

Man Yee

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Found out Birds poo and dirt on beds ( ensuite). Also found out one of the light keep flashing in the evening.there’s no one in the reception , so we called the staff and he said the technician will only come tomorrow morning. But I would already check out tomorrow morning, that’s no point. And I asked for room changing, he said the manager refused it. I requested him to take out the light tube if he can’t change it and also changed the quilt cover for me at least. But he just a spray and cloth to wipe it . I asked if u can just give me a cleaned quilt cover, I can even change it by myself. And he said he didn’t have any spare. So u can imagine the hygiene here. If u have some basic expectations abt cleanliness. I don’t recommend this backpackers. Even for a backpacker standard!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

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

Excellent value

We had a room with ensuite which was quite large and bright. Very clean and great water pressure in the shower. We used the shared kitchen and dining facilities which were also very clean and had sanitiser and spray available. There are a few on-site parking spots and the gate is locked at night. It is across the road from a small park. An easy walk to a good Chinese restaurant that has takeaway but you can also walk to Coles supermarket. Just a few kilometres to First Basin at Cataract Gorge.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, secure, comfortable room, helpful staff. I had a pleasant stay at this well-run backpackers.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Kitchen good size and clean. Nice laundry facilities. Bedding should be included in the price of the dorm room considering the price. Bathrooms not very clean. On check in would be nice for an explanation of where things are like kitchen, bathrooms etc
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was great. Kitchen was clean and well organized. Room was nice but needed more seating in the lounge.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, welcoming staff. The property is central, is clean and basic.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Nakeelen

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Launceston

Impossible to sleep during the 3 nights we stayed , with guests banging doors and playing loud music all night, despite clear rules. Amenities and location were satisfactory, apart from the lack of air con or ceiling fan in the double room which was sun facing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

maria a

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great looking and well kept historic building. Matt on reception was really helpful each time and did some looking for us to get onto a local wine tour the next day at short notice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved the friendly people and made heaps of friends
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My only complaint about the place was that the bedroom was a bit on the cold side. I had a single room with a double bed, and it would have been fine except that Tassie in the winter is a bit cold, even in Launceston, and a bit of a heater both in the bedroom and in the bath would have gone a long way towards making the place more comfortable. Other than that it was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2019