Backpackers Newcastle

2.0 star property

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Outdoor dining
Balcony
Outdoor pool
Restaurant
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
42-44 Denison Street, Hamilton East, NSW, 2303
  • NEX
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Newcastle Civic Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Newcastle Civic Theater
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Newcastle, NSW (BEO-Belmont)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Basic Double Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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About this property

Backpackers Newcastle

Beach hostel with outdoor pool
Guests at this beach hostel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area. Bathrooms are shared.
Backpackers Newcastle offers 12 shared accommodations with private pools and shared/communal kitchens. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.
During your stay at Backpackers Newcastle, you'll be within walking distance of NEX. Features include free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free area shuttle.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, laundry facilities, and a terrace
  • 8 minutes by car from John Hunter Hospital and 8 minutes from Newcastle Beach
  • Free local-area shuttle service
As a guest of Backpackers Newcastle, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. A vending machine, an arcade/game room, and a garden are also featured at Backpackers Newcastle. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Newcastle hostel.

Languages

Dutch, English, German, Japanese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Free off-site parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free local area shuttle

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge
  • Separate dining area

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hairdryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Fridge
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Private pool
  • Separate sitting area
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (10:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: AUD 20.0 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Sunday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Backpackers Newcastle Hostel Hamilton East
Backpackers Newcastle Hamilton East
Backpackers castle Hamilton
Backpackers Newcastle Hamilton
Backpackers Newcastle Hamilton East
Backpackers Newcastle Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Backpackers Newcastle Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Breb

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in friendly staff very easy to find
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Daily housekeeping to keep everything clean, friendly staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Too Many Long Term Residents
Far too many long-term residents and they are very chummy with the staff. Up yelling and screaming in the common room, calling indoors without meaningful comments from staff. I felt like we were guests in THEIR house. No secure storage in the dorms. Eva at the front desk was great with local suggestions.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location at good price
Great location. The bed was very comfortable. Good price
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kitchen is quite nice ,we can cook in there I may choose there again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Friendly staff,nice atmosphere,house work needed
Friendly staff and a nice atmosphere. Unfortunately room had a small water leak and bag, clothes got wet. Walls very thin so anyone who can't handle noise would have an issue. Bed was very comfortable and pool looked great for summer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in a great location for my night out. Not too noisy etc. The amenities are new and the entire building is getting an upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

vassilios

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
quick stay
was clean and great wi fi
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Backpacking For party people not business stayover
Not good place to stay if you want to sleep. It’s party central ALL night long. So much for rules. Not enough bathrooms with amount of people in building. Kitchen looks like an accident waiting to happen. Small cramped and too many cooks
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Backpackers Newcastle : Nice staff, really clean and modern bathroom, pleasant pool
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tim, Jervis Bay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient course accommodation in Newcastle.
Friendly atmosphere, clean, well run. Close to everything staff were helpful and the hostel had everything I needed for a short stay in Newcastle. Thanks for a easy clean place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mitch, Newcastle NSW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quite satisfied
I had a great time. good people, close to shops and bars free internet. and the manager Mitch put on a hectic Christmas Lunch.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Yuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice
My stay here was very good. The staff is friendly and kind. Thank you very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
乾淨而且老闆人很好,設施也很好使用
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alloggio discreto, non bisogna essere troppo pretensivi sulla pulizia. Bagni in comune spaziosi, nuovi e tenuti bene! Angolo cucina piccolo ma attrezzato. Vince su tutto l'ospitalità del proprietario, il più gentile e disponibile che abbia mai incontrato!! L'unico che non si muove solo in cambio di un compenso, ma proprio per farti un favore! Personalmente apprezzo molto si più questo che i confort di un hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019