Halifax Backpackers

Halifax · Canada

Halifax Backpackers

HostelPunk Score
46% SHIT
Medium confidence 157 reviews
Best in Halifax

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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 📋 Meeting Room 🔥 BBQ 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🍺 Bar ☕ Cafe 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (19)
Bicycle Parking Luggage Storage Tours/Travel Desk Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Wi-Fi Restaurant Linen Included Towels Included Hair Dryers Towels For Hire Late Check-out Security Lockers Common Room Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Hot Showers

Prices

Dorms $34 / night
Privates $99 / night

HW prices from today

Recent reviews

Canada ALLFEMALEGROUP 25-30 Apr 27, 2026 Atm 100%

Super friendly staff, cute environment, great coffee, OUTSTANDING FOOD made by Hannah!!!!! Beautiful lamps at the Café!!!! We are coming back for more :))

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England MALE Dec 29, 2025 Atm 80%

Excellent

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Canada MALE 25-30 Nov 23, 2025 Atm 100%

One of the best hostels I've had the pleasure of staying in! The staff are all so nice and the cafe downstairs is amazing. Perfect little spot on Halifax to travel on a budget, highly recommend!

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Germany MALE Sep 10, 2025 Atm 100%

The bed in room 5 is a disaster, nonsense without end and right at the window to the street, sleeping well is something else.

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USA MALE Sep 7, 2025 Atm 80%

Small kitchen, washing machine, daytime restaurant

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USA MALE Sep 5, 2025 Atm 40%

I will quickly take action against the site for gross misrepresentation of this property. (not the hostel) You people are criminals. Bedding sucked. Facilities sucked. Location was a work zone(hi-rise construction ongoing outside the windows). Never again. This parallels numerous other comments online. site online to be AVOIDED!!!!

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Canada MALE 25-30 Aug 18, 2025 Atm 100%

Amazing atmosphere thanks to the staff

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Canada MALE 31-40 Aug 14, 2025 Atm 100%

Nice people, cozy place and neat cafe!

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Colombia FEMALE 31-40 Aug 9, 2025 Atm 100%

Nice place but the beds move to much , then prepare for a difficult sleep

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Canada FEMALE 25-30 Aug 5, 2025 Atm 20%

Full review on Google. Long story short, not accurately depicted in photos. Out of date and in desperate need of a deep clean and updating. Details are lacking, as is security. Mattress was all springs, construction next door very loud. Cafe and patio/outdoor space is sad. Kitchen is small, old and also very sad. Wouldn’t recommend and would try my chances at the other hostel in town. Also note the Hostelworld rating system is very generous. Worked out to 4.6 so I had to adjust to bring...

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USA FEMALE 31-40 Aug 3, 2025 Atm 80%

It's on the bus route, but the neighborhood is run down. Construction begins before 8 a.m. The beds are old; mine had a wire you could feel under your back. The staff is great. But for the money, keep shopping.

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Canada MALE 25-30 Jul 28, 2025 Atm 100%

Great location in Halifax, wedged right between downtown and North Hali, with a bus away from Dartmouth and a ferry to Woodside. Will most likely come back to visit for a week to experience more of the surrounding areas around Halifax!

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Canada FEMALE 18-24 Jul 26, 2025 Atm 80%

Great vibe, no privacy in terms of curtains but no issues regardless. Café on-site is very convenient!

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Canada MALE 31-40 Jul 13, 2025 Atm 100%

Halifax does not have a lot of hostels, but this one was a good one. Was very satisfied. Food was enjoyable too.

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India MALE 31-40 Jul 12, 2025 Atm 80%

It's a good hostel. But, compared to other hostelword hostels I have stayed, it is average. Mostly in terms of cleanliness. Convenient location. Parking is not provided. But, street parking is kinda free. I did park my car on street. Didn't got any ticket. Other facilities are good. Kitchen, small restaurant etc.

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Ireland MALE 25-30 Jul 5, 2025 Atm 100%

Great hostel, loved the stay and experience. The people are what make this hostel, a huge shout out to Shanny, Molly, Lina, and all for their kind welcome and friendliness. Looking forward to going back next time! :))

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Canada FEMALE 25-30 Jun 29, 2025 Atm 100%

An excellent place to stay!

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Canada MALE 31-40 Jun 26, 2025 Atm 80%

Friendly staff

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Netherlands MALE 18-24 Jun 20, 2025 Atm 100%

Prima hostel. Beetje eenvoudig en oud, maar het is vet goedkoop voor een land als Canada. Helemaal prima

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Belgium FEMALE 25-30 Jun 5, 2025 Atm 60%

I had a nice stay. it is really with all backpackers. It was not the most social hostel that i had but the employees really try their best and everything was alright! they were very flexible as well

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