Backpackers Imperial Hotel

Hobart · Australia

Backpackers Imperial Hotel

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8% SHIT
Low confidence 40 reviews
4th best in Hobart
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Facilities

🍳 COOKER 👕 Laundry 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (21)
Luggage Storage Tours/Travel Desk Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange Board Games Cable TV Pool Table Wi-Fi Linen Included Towels For Hire Hair Dryers For Hire Security Lockers 24 Hour Security Common Room Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Hot Showers Flexible NRR

Worst reviews

Australia Couple Mar 2, 2026 1.0/10

+ Nothing!

- Everything!

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Australia Couple Mar 2, 2026 1.0/10

+ Nothing!

- Everything!

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Australia Couple Mar 2, 2026 1.0/10

+ Nothing !

- Everything!

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United Kingdom Solo traveler Feb 22, 2026 1.0/10

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Australia Solo traveler Feb 18, 2026 1.0/10

+ The friends

- Most of it is gross. Not too friendly and the caretaker says hes nice but is definitely not. Maliciousness, selfishness, drinks during work.

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Australia Solo traveler Feb 18, 2026 1.0/10

+ The prospect of a long term home.

- Being banned without any reason, after being offered a long term room by the owner, 3 days after being assaulted by another long term guest. That violent guest has lost his temper at young women twice before and was not kicked out, still there. He preys upon young female backpackers. The kitchen is not cleaned at night feeding a cockroach problem. The older brother owner then claimed some drug user stigmatized association, as an excuse for his illegal gullibility for targeted discrimination. I hold a current national police check, have a glowing Queensland Police character and ethics reference, and do not use illicit drugs, drink or smoke and am drug tested regularly for work. You will regret staying here guaranteed.

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Australia Solo traveler Feb 18, 2026 1.0/10

+ Location

- Nasty 60 year old caretaker proudly preys upon young women guests, particularly short asian women.

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Australia Solo traveler Feb 18, 2026 1.0/10

+ The amazing friends I made, they know who they are.

- First time I've been physically assaulted by another guest in 4 years travelling. THIS PLACE IS INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS! DO NOT STAY HERE!

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Australia Solo traveler Feb 18, 2026 1.0/10

+ The social network. The friends I made.

- Zac Harrison a long term guest threw chilli in face in an unprovoked assault. Someone stole my $800 drone from a locked room, and a staff member looked very guilty everytime it was mentioned. Food thown out. Rude manager who never blowers the butts like hes supposed to. Literally the worst customer service of a manager you could possibly imagine. Never smiles. Want a discount? Nah he'll find fees to add. Caretaker joked repeatedly about mutilating my genitals. Zac and Indian Jay long term sit in the kitchen staring at young women cook, for 6 hours, making them feel uncomfortable daily. Broken night entrance door. Lots of rats and cigarette butts at entrance. Nasty neighbour baker trying to vilify me constantly, which is completely illegal.

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China Solo traveler Feb 15, 2026 1.0/10

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Recent reviews

France Solo traveler Apr 12, 2026 7.0/10

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Australia Solo traveler Apr 5, 2026 10.0/10

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Australia Solo traveler Apr 5, 2026 10.0/10

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Italy Solo traveler Apr 4, 2026 5.0/10

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Australia Solo traveler Apr 4, 2026 8.0/10

+ spazi accoglienti, tranquilli per lavorare e sala con tv, giochi e biliardo

- gli orari della reception, chiusa per la maggior parte del tempo e con lei anche l'ingresso principale per la struttura

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Australia Couple Mar 31, 2026 2.0/10

+ Location

- Noise and fellow guests

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Australia Solo traveler Mar 30, 2026 7.0/10

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Netherlands Couple Mar 29, 2026 5.0/10

+ Location

- Hairs in bed, didnt see any staff during my stay

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Japan Solo traveler Mar 29, 2026 8.0/10

+ 清潔で、立地がよく便利でした。

- シャワーの温度が低く寒かった。また、アメニティはボディーソープすらない。

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Australia Solo traveler Mar 28, 2026 4.0/10

+ Old rotten low vibe hostel. Helpful, efficient and friendly staff. Excellent position, a good place to stay for the night and move on. Excellent ladies toilette cleanliness. Extremely dirty but spacious kitchen. I stayed there for one night to catch my flight the next morning so at the end of the day it was a good compromise given the cheap price and the central location, which was extremely close to the bus stop for the airport (not even 3 min walk) but I wouldn't come back, maybe I would pay a bit more even for one night, to feel e bit more comfortable.

- General common spaces cleanliness (the moquette and couches was horrifying), illumination. The closed kitchen at 6am has been a bit uncomfortable cause I needed to have breakfast before departure. People in the common space making noise till late night wasn't ideal, but nothing you can't fix with a pair of earplugs. Again, nothing against staff, amazing people. But you can't say the same about the building and the general care the management put into this hostel.

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Australia Solo traveler Mar 28, 2026 5.0/10

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Australia Couple Mar 27, 2026 7.0/10

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Australia Couple Mar 26, 2026 8.0/10

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Australia Solo traveler Mar 25, 2026 5.0/10

+ -Location was excellent - right in the middle of the city -Bed was very comfortable - pleasantly surprised -Toilets were usually clean -Not too much noise

- -Towels weren't automatically provided for private rooms - however they did bring me one after hours when I reached out -Reception hours minimal, meaning inconvenient to hold bags/request necessities -Shower was cold (lukewarm after a few minutes) -One sink in the shared bathroom -No soap dispenser on the shower wall (provided hand soap, not body soap)

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Australia Solo traveler Mar 24, 2026 5.0/10

+ Staff helpful and friendly

- Bedding uncomfortable, kitchen closed befoe my knock off time most nights

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United Kingdom Solo traveler Mar 22, 2026 4.0/10

+ Location & Price

- Cleanliness & Staff attitude

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Australia Solo traveler Mar 16, 2026 8.0/10

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Germany Solo traveler Mar 16, 2026 7.0/10

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Australia Solo traveler Mar 16, 2026 10.0/10

+ room and bed

- nothing much

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Australia Solo traveler Mar 16, 2026 10.0/10

+ bed, facilities

- the weather