Backpackers Newcastle

Newcastle · Australia

Backpackers Newcastle

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46% SHIT
Medium confidence 97 reviews

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Facilities

🏊 Swimming Pool 🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 🅿️ Parking 🔥 BBQ 🅿️ Free Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace ☕ Cafe
Other facilities (37)
Bicycle Parking Jobs Board Luggage Storage Tours/Travel Desk Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange DVD's Board Games Cable TV Pool Table Wi-Fi Smart TV Recycling Bins Linen Included Hair Dryers Ceiling Fan Towels Not Included Charging Plugs Towels For Hire Hot Showers Common Room Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free Luggage Storage 24 Hour Security Safe Deposit Box Carbon Monoxide Detector CCTV in Common Areas Fire Extinguishers First Aid Kits Smoke Alarms Smoke Detector Flexible NRR

Prices

Dorms $30 / night
Privates $72 / night

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Recent reviews

England FEMALE 31-40 Apr 29, 2026 Atm 60%

Staff very lovely. There’s a good bus network and it’s near the bus and train stations. My issues here were mostly the people which I understand change. I usually pick female only dorms but there weren’t any available, personally being the only female in a mixed dorm makes me slightly uncomfortable, and my roommates kept leaving the room unlocked, even having people from other rooms come in to speak to them. The kitchen and shared spaces were always very loud, limited space to just relax.

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France FEMALE 18-24 Mar 16, 2026 Atm 100%

Two nights spent here, good hostel even if the beds are not very stable when you are upstairs. For the rest very good!

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France FEMALE 31-40 Feb 24, 2026 Atm 100%

Un peu excentre mais auberge agréable

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Canada COUPLE 31-40 Jan 29, 2026 Atm 60%

No air conditioning, which leads to having to leave the windows open on a ground floor unit. Multiple cobwebs in the room and dirty carpeted floors throughout the property. Bunkbeds have no curtains, no desk to place your things. Both bunkbeds had plugs but no shelf or desk to place your devices on while they’re being charged. No locking storage anywhere in the facility.

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Jan 12, 2026 Atm 100%

Great! But only accessible by ferry.

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Ireland MALE 31-40 Jan 4, 2026 Atm 80%

Cramped and smelly dorms. Probably because half the residents are permanent and leave their work stuff and shoes strewn across the floor. “Staff” seem to work a couple hours in the morning and afternoon. Can’t blame them much, they appear very underplayed. As it’s one of the only places to stay in Newcastle you’ll probably still find some decent people in the common areas to socialize with.

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Nov 28, 2025 Atm 60%

Me and two friends stayed at Backpackers Newcastle for 2 nights over the weekend in a 4 bed mixed dorm. The staff at the reception was very friendly and the room was okay for two nights but nothing more. At night the hostel was very quiet which was good to get some sleep. If you book this hostel please note that the bathroom is for all genders to use. Also, the rooms had no lockers or wardrobe to store own belongings. I would book it again but only for a short stay.

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France COUPLE 18-24 Nov 16, 2025 Atm 100%

Séjour agréable dans cet hostel !! Merci pour tout !!

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Germany MALE 18-24 Nov 15, 2025 Atm 100%

Very friendly personal and Backpackers

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Netherlands FEMALE 18-24 Oct 9, 2025 Atm 100%

Leuk hostel!

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USA FEMALE 18-24 Oct 4, 2025 Atm 80%

Overall pretty clean, rooms were decent, employees were helpful. Other travelers were pretty friendly. There were a few issues between travelers while I was there but it still was a good time. Location was very close to the bus/trains, but a little far from downtown.

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England FEMALE 25-30 Sep 8, 2025 Atm 80%

I enjoyed my stay. All areas were clean. Didn’t feel crowded.

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Sep 7, 2025 Atm 40%

Eher außerhalb und die Leute waren nicht so freundlich. Zudem war die Küche morgens ab 9/10 Uhr für eine Stunde geschlossen zum putzen. Wirklich sehr ungünstig!

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France MALE 18-24 Jul 12, 2025 Atm 100%

Just perfect !

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Germany MALE 18-24 Jul 9, 2025 Atm 60%

For our three-day stay, the Backpackers Newcastle was a pleasant hostel in a reasonably good location. Unfortunately, the bathroom floor was always very wet, and the risk of falling was very high. More frequent cleaning would have been helpful. However, the evenings in the common area with the pool table were nice. Unfortunately, there is no water dispenser.

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Jun 15, 2025 Atm 60%

It was very cold, the carpet smelled unpleasant, at night just someone else came into the room and there are no lockers.

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Italy FEMALE 25-30 Jun 14, 2025 Atm 80%

Good hostel

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Japan FEMALE 18-24 Jun 7, 2025 Atm 20%

I would not recommend this place. I stayed in a room as the only person not in a group of long term renters who had been there for 4 months. Firstly the hostel is two houses that seem like a frat house. My room smelled terrible. There was no heating or cooling system. The showers were the only acceptable thing. If you are happy with a messy uni vibe then go ahead. The only security is a code on the gate. 0 places to store stuff, everything on the floor. Total mess. Should not be a hostel.

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Australia MALE 25-30 May 23, 2025 Atm 100%

Lovely hostel, very clean, fantastic vibe and the staff are very friendly and helpful. The location is very close to the bus station and just a short train ride from a beautiful beach. The beds are very comfortable and pool table is free to use.

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Brazil MALE 31-40 May 18, 2025 Atm 100%

Recomendo. Fui a trabalho e fiquei poucos dias. Gostei do respeito de todos.

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