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1849 Backpackers Hotel

2.0 star property

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Front of property
A building with hanging flower baskets and a brick pathway leading to a porch.
TV
A hallway with flags on the walls and mats on the floor.
Hallway

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $77
$77 nightly
$77 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 23 - Jul 24

Explore the area

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45-49 Peels Place, Albany, WA, 6330
  • Place, Western Australian Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Albany Visitor Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Albany Entertainment Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Albany, WA (ALH)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only | Blackout drapes, WiFi (free), individually furnished, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Blackout drapes, WiFi (free), individually furnished, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only | Blackout drapes, WiFi (free), individually furnished, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Twin Room | Blackout drapes, WiFi (free), individually furnished, bed sheets

Comfort Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Quadruple Room | Blackout drapes, WiFi (free), individually furnished, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, WiFi (free), individually furnished, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room | Blackout drapes, WiFi (free), individually furnished, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Blackout drapes, WiFi (free), individually furnished, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Triple Room | Blackout drapes, WiFi (free), individually furnished, bed sheets

Comfort Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Albany

A stay at 1849 Backpackers Hotel places you in the heart of Albany, steps from Patrick Taylor Cottage and 4 minutes by foot from Town Hall. .This hostel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Albany Visitor Centre and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Albany Convict Gaol Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Western Australian Museum - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Town Hall - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Brig Amity Replica - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Albany Visitor Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Albany Entertainment Centre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Albany, WA (ALH) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Naked Bean Coffee Roasters - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Joop Thai Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dylans on the Terrace - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Don Japanese Fusion - ‬10 min walk

About this property

1849 Backpackers Hotel

1849 Backpackers Hotel offers 23 shared accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished. This Albany hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 23 individually furnished guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This Victorian hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of 1849 Backpackers Hotel. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • 24-hour airport shuttle
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: AUD 2 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1849
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower

Entertainment

  • HDTV

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: AUD 32 for check-in between 8:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 1.9 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Administrative fee: AUD 35 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately AUD 2 per person
  • Late check-in fee: AUD 32 for check-in between 8:00 PM and midnight
  • Towels fee: AUD 5.00 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.9 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

1849 Backpackers
1849 Backpackers Albany
1849 Backpackers Hostel
1849 Backpackers Hostel Albany
1849 Backpackers Hotel Albany
1849 Backpackers Hotel Albany
1849 Backpackers Hotel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
1849 Backpackers Hotel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Albany

1849 Backpackers Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 171 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good, convenient location, friendly people ans ataff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and amenities. Quiet room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great nights sleep for a cheap and cheerful place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dilli Ram

Just need room clean otherwise excellent service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Teck

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
1. Breakfast was ok - only pancakes and sugar syrup- the pancakes was delicious - could have been better if there was butter and maple syrup to go with the pancakes. 2 the mattress in room 21 where we stayed was too soft and saggy and sagged towards the middle- time for a new firmer mattress for all the other rooms as well? 3. There was very limited parking in the hostel grounds- had to park on the kerbside outside on the road- any chance of getting more carparking for your clients? 4. A few good pair of scissors for the kitchen and for our use please, and fry pans which are blackened and with handles swivelling/loose should be replaced with new ones?
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jingjing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most of the staff at the property are friendly. The cat is soooo cute!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alice

Liked: Amenities
Loved the pancake breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a Hostel; saying that, staff strive daily to make it better. Friendly welcoming people stay here. A piece of History, great place to meet people from all over the world. Two FREE pancakes DAILY Delicious 😋
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was incredibly helpful and do the most amazing job keeping everything clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JESSICA LORRAINE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
was super happy, kept to myself, maybe having a mini fridge in each room would be good, otherwise pretty happy with my stay. thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

GLORIA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
cheap hostel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Staff & service
I stayed here a long time ago and love to come back, it is quirky, old, nostalgic, littered with character and hidden history. Plus it is super affordable and really conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

D. G. NISHAN INDIKA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good price hotel with good room condition... toilets and bathroom shared but neat and clean.. loved the pankcakes very tasty...happy stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and other guests were friendly and pleasant to deal with. The free pancakes each morning were a nice surprise. The communal bathroom could do with an upgrade, but everything worked. Not sure how rooms are selected/allocated, my room was almost as far as possible from the communal bathroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharmi

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place! Will be back soon. Elizabeth from Blue Mountains ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Asad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Receptionist was really friendly. All the area was good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kian Yap

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Was good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best Hostel Ever

I staid with them several times during the last few years and they a consistently good. This time Inextensed my stay twice as the location is that great and the pancakes so good!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Yingying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good choice in Albany
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erlinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accessible to the city Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Raymond

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Had all the basics but very run down. Nice enough to stay for short periods on a budget. Has potential to be really nice but needs a little maintenance.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025