When visiting Launceston, Launceston Backpackers - Hostel is a great choice to consider. You'll have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking.
Languages
English, Italian
At a glance
Hotel size
30 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at noon
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
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 older; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 30 days prior to check-in
For more details, 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.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
WiFi in public areas*
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Bed sheets fee: AUD 2.5
Optional extras
WiFi is available in public areas for AUD 1.50 per hour (rates may vary)
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Does Launceston Backpackers - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Launceston Backpackers - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Launceston Backpackers - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Launceston Backpackers - Hostel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Launceston Backpackers - Hostel?
You can check in starting at noon. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Launceston Backpackers - Hostel?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Country Club Tasmania (9-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Launceston Backpackers - Hostel and nearby?
Launceston Backpackers - Hostel has a garden.
What's the area around Launceston Backpackers - Hostel like?
Launceston Backpackers - Hostel is a short 9-minute walk from Royal Park and 12 minutes' walk from Brisbane Street Mall.
Launceston Backpackers - Hostel Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
8 July 2022
ADRIAN
ADRIAN, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
2/10 Poor
26 June 2022
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.
Trisha
Trisha, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
27 May 2022
A case of you get what you pay for!
CATRIONA
CATRIONA, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 April 2022
Jeff
Jeff, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
2 April 2022
PHILLIP
PHILLIP, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
11 March 2022
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
Kate
Kate, 5-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
4 March 2022
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.
Jane
Jane, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
2/10 Poor
22 January 2022
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!
Man Yee
Man Yee, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
21 December 2021
Robyn
Robyn, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 November 2021
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.
Fiona
Fiona, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 March 2021
Quiet, secure, comfortable room, helpful staff. I had a pleasant stay at this well-run backpackers.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
11 March 2020
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
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review
8/10 Very good
3 February 2020
Staff was great. Kitchen was clean and well organized. Room was nice but needed more seating in the lounge.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 January 2020
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
8 January 2020
Friendly, welcoming staff. The property is central, is clean and basic.
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
4/10 Fair
30 December 2019
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.
Nakeelen
Nakeelen, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
5 December 2019
maria a
maria a, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 October 2019
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.
Verified traveller
2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
7 October 2019
loved the friendly people and made heaps of friends
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
22 August 2019
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.
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
16 July 2019
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
27 May 2019
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
24 May 2019
Vicki
Vicki, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
5 May 2019
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
8 April 2019
It is good to have a secure place to park a car and which is locked of a night, provided at the venue.