Backpackers Newcastle

The long-term residents and staff were so friendly and welcoming. If you love chess, you'll find someone here to play with for sure! I'd recommend Sam and not the American kid prodigy that can play blindfolded with a timer. The hostel is close enough to shops, nightlife and the beach that you wouldn't need a car to enjoy your stay here! Just be kind and considerate if you're an Australian. Backpackers are often home to people from all over the world. Show them the best of the Aussie spirit and you might even learn some cool new words. 🌊 ☀️

It was cosy & a not too many guest, everyone was friendly and like a little community ☺️

Not really enough privacy to get dressed and what not

The receptionist and the owner is incredibly amazing and very caring, friendly. Really clean hostel and comfortable. Location is great and has safe parking space out on the street.

Nothing

Near to the big bus station Staff was friendly

Cigarettes, stinky ashtrays and ash everywhere Bed was extremely wobbly/unsteady. People’s vibe was kinda weird, very unfriendly (not particularly the hostels fault - might be different at times) They say they don‘t let people sleep in there above a certain age yet I had a man mid 50 in my room who was not the nicest roommate Showers were pretty gross and I think one was broken Table in the outside areas dirty, were full of stuff in the morning from their drinking of the night before, table was unsteady as well. Very gross everything if you‘re an non smoker.