Gladstone Backpackers

Gladstone · Australia

Gladstone Backpackers

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56% SHIT
Medium confidence 61 reviews

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Drip perks

🚲 Bicycle Hire

Facilities

🏊 Swimming Pool 🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 🅿️ Free Parking 🅿️ Parking 🔥 BBQ 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🍳 Free Breakfast 🍳 Breakfast 🍺 Bar
Other facilities (30)
Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Bicycle Parking Adaptors Airport Transfers Luggage Storage Tours/Travel Desk Shuttle Bus Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange PlayStation Wii DVD's Board Games Pool Table Foosball Wi-Fi Linen Included Towels Included Ceiling Fan Meals Available Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Security Lockers 24 Hour Security Hot Showers Common Room Games Room

Prices

Dorms $32 / night
Privates $146 / night

HW prices from today

Recent reviews

USA MALE 18-24 Mar 18, 2026 Atm 100%

Amazing place, great staff, amazing animals, exceptional atmosphere

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Feb 24, 2026 Atm 100%

Awww, one of the best hostels I’ve stayed at. The vibe was amazing and it felt like home right away. The team really tries to make your stay special. 100% recommend. Good to know: there are quite a few animals around the house, which I loved. But if you have a dog allergy or don’t like birds in cages, check ahead. The rooms don’t have lockers, and some have no AC, but each bed has its own fan. The showers are unisex and laundry costs $7.

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Germany MALE 18-24 Jan 31, 2026 Atm 100%

Nice hostel stayed here for 1 1/2 weeks. Nice people, staff and atmosphere. Two cute dogs. A lot of fun hostel activities and a nice bar in the hostel. Would definitely come back!

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England FEMALE 18-24 Dec 23, 2025 Atm 80%

Lovely staff and hostel, only issue was lack of locks did feel like anyone could walk in. Additionally in the morning they chose to do bathroom cleaning and close all the bathrooms right before checkout so very inconvenient timing

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Canada FEMALE 25-30 Nov 30, 2025 Atm 100%

this place was such a vibe, it feels like how I think all hostels should feel.I immediately felt welcome, the food & drinks were good, the other travellers were incredible. I wish I could've stayed a couple extra days :) the rooms without AC are pretty warm so if that is important to you just book one with AC!

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Canada FEMALE 18-24 Jun 4, 2025 Atm 100%

Gladstone backpackers rocks! I love literally everything about it, if you miss this on your Australia trip your dumb end of story

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Austria FEMALE 18-24 Apr 16, 2025 Atm 100%

This is the best hostel in Australia for me! The staff is so friendly and very welcoming, I felt so good there. They’re doing their best to connect everyone with really cheap and good dinner and some events in the hostel. Would really recommend staying there and I will definitely come back one day!

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USA MALE 18-24 Mar 27, 2025 Atm 100%

Cool spot

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Ireland MALE 31-40 Mar 22, 2025 Atm 100%

A hidden gem in Gladstone, this is how all hostels should be. Great atmosphere, layout and vibe I’d come back any time to stay. Special shout outs to Fran and Jack who made my stay amazing!

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Switzerland FEMALE 18-24 Mar 12, 2025 Atm 80%

Honestly I didnt stay for long since it was mainly a stop over to go to rainbow beach. Staff was pretty cool but like I mentioned I only stayed for a few hours.

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Netherlands FEMALE 18-24 Mar 12, 2025 Atm 100%

Awesome hostel!

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Switzerland FEMALE 31-40 Feb 25, 2025 Atm 100%

Nice hostel, little oasis, relaxed and familiar athmosphere

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Jan 29, 2025 Atm 100%

Vibes are high!! Only stayed here for one night in passing, but wish I stayed longer. Jack is the best!

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Germany MALE 18-24 Jan 27, 2025 Atm 100%

Cozy Vibe, very friendly employees

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England FEMALE 18-24 Jan 23, 2025 Atm 100%

Fantastic stay! Super friendly staff who made us feel at home, they even dropped us to get our bus so we didn’t have to walk in the rain

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Australia MALE 31-40 Dec 27, 2024 Atm 100%

Good location in town. Beautiful old home with great facilities, bar pool area for relaxing Friendly helpful staff A great place to stay unwind and meet new people

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USA MALE 18-24 Dec 19, 2024 Atm 100%

I stayed at Gladstone Backpackers for 1 night while on a road trip. Upon arrival, the hostel manager was very helpful and friendly. The facilities were very clean and orderly. Overall a very chill vibe at this relatively small hostel. I would recommend Gladstone Backpackers to anyone who is either passing through town, or staying long-term.

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Germany MALE 18-24 Dec 11, 2024 Atm 100%

Very nice staff. Wifi is fast. Nice atmosphere. Kitchen is clean. The food is very good. The atmosphere is very pleasant. The manager is super nice and even helped me get a job. By far the best hostel I've been to so far.

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Australia FEMALE 31-40 Nov 24, 2024 Atm 100%

Great place & good vibes !

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England FEMALE 18-24 Nov 23, 2024 Atm 100%

Brynn the manager was lovely, he took us to the shops when we needed and we also joined the staff and locals for a beach/ boat day - for no charge. We thought everyone was so friendly, a great place to stay on your way up the east coast!

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