1849 Backpackers Albany

1849 Backpackers Albany Hostel in Albany

About this hostel

Situated in Albany, this attractive hostel for $118 per night is a great choice for your next trip. Awarded with 2013-2019 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence and Hall of Fame Awards, 1849 Backpackers Albany is located in the centre of Albany and overlooking Princess Royal Harbour and Anzac Peace Park.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Beachfront / Waterfront

Gym / Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Albany

Nearby attractions

The Gap

6.42 miles

National Anzac Centre

1.71 miles

Granite Skywalk, Castle Rock

22.94 miles

Natural Bridge

6.38 miles

1849 Backpackers Albany

3.2

Average(423 Reviews)

Hostel in Albany

4-Star Hostel

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for pets

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen / Kitchenette and more

$$$$

About this hostel

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Beachfront / Waterfront

Gym / Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Albany

Nearby attractions

The Gap

6.42 miles

National Anzac Centre

1.71 miles

Granite Skywalk, Castle Rock

22.94 miles

Natural Bridge

6.38 miles

Reviews

3.2/5.0

Average(423 Reviews)

100% verified reviews

2.0

Apr 2024

One of the worst hostels I’ve stayed in.

Convenient location.

Dirty, messy, terrible bed, traffic noise, things were broken/didn’t work, overpriced.

2.0

Apr 2024

Not comfortable to stay the room smelly cannot relax, noisy some people in & out

None

Smelly

8.0

Apr 2024

goodo

Will’s pancakes looked great and were delicious !

The parking was full

7.0

Aug 2023

Convenient and affordable

I liked the location! It was central to everything in the town

1.0

Aug 2023

Just awful

Nothing

The advertisement specified "2 bunk beds" with photos to back up 2 bunk beds, when we arrived we were greeted and shown to a small cramped room with 1 bunk bed the owner said that's ehat he meant, which is clearly untrue and false advertising we were all then squished into this room, one of us even had to sleep on the floor. It was so bad we left the next morning. Would absolutely not recommend this to anyone

5.0

Jun 2023

Great staff. Not mu

Great staff at reception

Beds were dirty and didn't feel super safe with everyone smoking doobies outside

8.0

Jun 2023

Very good

The location is in the central of Albany, and easy to find.

They need to provide new pillows and the shower in female bathroom need to get fixed

7.0

May 2023

Good

Location very central to Albany, nice free breakfast provided, staff helpful and dorms were large.

Hostel is pretty basic so would say it’s over priced, kitchen was small with not many utensils and not many showers for the amount of people that stay there, also hot water was variable

8.0

Apr 2023

Very friendly staff, good parking for my car which enabled me to walk to my venue over my two weeks

Bathroom, kitchen and passage ways were nice and tidy. The room was comfortable and quiet. I didn't need breakfast.

Well, nothing, I have no complaints. it was what i expected.

7.0

Apr 2023

Perfectly fine for a short stay.

Good, simple, affordable accommodation in a convenient location. Great staff.

Blind wasn't long enough to keep all the outside light out of the room.

8.0

Mar 2023

Very good

The team is amazing ! Very freidly and helpful. The place is very well located, close to everything (shops, post office, harbour, train or bus station)

9.0

Feb 2023

Warm atmosphere

The staff was the best, friendly, welcoming. Made it feel like coming home

9.0

Jan 2023

owners were great, place was clean and comfortable

very clean and comfortable

was a little loud one night with others drinking until early hours

10.0

Jan 2023

Exceptional

Great location, friendly staff and free yummy breakfast

6.0

Jan 2023

Pleasant

very central location in Albany

very busy backpackers

9.0

Dec 2022

Superb

Good beds

The fan in the closet

2.0

Oct 2022

would not recommend. has a lot of potential to be a nice quirky little hostel but it doesn’t seem to have been cared for

the location

i had a window with not glass, and even the wooden piece they had put fell off, it would’ve not blocked the window. didn’t feel safe being accessible from the parking lot. the bedside table was full of sticky stains. had a light bulb left next to the table light that wouldn’t even fit in, unusable. the bed is on a slight slope, so your head is lower than your feet, woke up with the worst headache ever, could barely stand up to go to the bathroom.

8.0

Oct 2022

Cozy hostel

Location, staff, shower, bed, high ceilings,

It could be nicer if there was a private lockable storage.

1.0

Oct 2022

Avoid if possible

The hot shower?

I stayed here after finishing the Bibbulmun Track and wanted to spend some time exploring Albany. However, I wish I had read the reviews and stayed somewhere else. There was a staff member working hard to clean up dirty communal areas everyday but the general vibe was filthy. Birds flew into communal areas and defecated inside on furniture. I used my hiking gear to cook my own food because there were limited utensils, no cutlery and questionable hygiene standards in the kitchen. Long term guests/staff frequently smoked (tobacco, marijuana and so on) and brought the smell inside with them. I shared a dormitory with 2 longer staying women and they frequently made a lot of noise late into the evening, drunk alcohol in bed, shouted out loud to no one in particular and then slept all day. One night one of them stayed up the entire night drinking, shrieking loudly and provided some kind of phone entertainment. I had a couple of nights in a private room which was a lot better but a man tried to force the door open during the night (luckily it was locked) and on the weekend the loud music continued until 0300.

1.0

Oct 2022

Bad

Receptionist was pleasant & helpful on checking in.. We requested a heater 4 room which was expedited.

Majority of residents/guests intoxicated & unruly. Extremely noisy... yelling & foul language, loud music, doors constantly banging, running up & down hallway till 5am. Men's toilets & floors filthy, lights not working in men's toilets.... as per my husband. No one from office around 2 control situation. Do NOT recommend this place. NB: We were advised on checking in that... Guests were PNG /Fiji seasonal workers, therefore, unwinding after working long hrs Mon - Fri. Therefore, expect some noise, but what we experienced plus another couple was way beyond normal tolerance & totally unacceptable.

1.0

Oct 2022

we left after we checked in and didn’t stay I couldn’t breathe and had to wash all my clothes. this place needs to be de

nothing this is the worst property I have had the misfortune to enter let alone pay for the opportunity.

the smell of urine hits you as you enter the room and that’s after you pass hallways of stinking feet smell

5.0

Oct 2022

Good central location but not recommended for holiday makers

Not available on 1st morning (was included in rate) adequate next morning

The backpackers are providing accommodation for seasonal workers who leave very early in the morning at different times and are very noisy. The kitchen is left in a very messy state. Tis not a good mix for holidaymakers and workers.

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Albany is $123 per night. This rental is $5 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 1849 Backpackers Albany. 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 1849 Backpackers Albany pet friendly?

Yes! This hostel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at 1849 Backpackers Albany?

We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and smoking allowed.

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4.0

Good(195 Reviews)

1849 Backpackers Albany

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1849 Backpackers Albany

Hostel in Albany

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About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Albany

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

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

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is 1849 Backpackers Albany pet friendly?

What amenities are available at 1849 Backpackers Albany?

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