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1849 Backpackers Hotel

2.0 star property
Bayside hostel with free airport shuttle and bar/lounge
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Front of property - evening/night
Hallway
Family Quadruple Room
Interior
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
The price is AU$72
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec

Room options

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Family Quadruple Room

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Individually furnished, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Individually furnished, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Individually furnished, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Triple Room

Comfort Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Twin Room

Comfort Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
Front of property

SureStay Hotel by Best Western The Clarence on Melville

Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Breakfast available
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (357)
The price is AU$140
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
SureStay Hotel by Best Western The Clarence on Melville
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About the area

Map
45-49 Peels Place, Albany, WA, 6330

What's nearby

  • Albany Visitor Centre - 5 min walk
  • Western Australian Museum - 6 min walk
  • Vancouver Arts Centre - 10 min walk
  • Middleton Beach - 5 min drive
  • Town Centre - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Albany, WA (ALH) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Espresso One - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Due South - ‬9 min walk

About this property

1849 Backpackers Hotel

Hostel by the ocean
At 1849 Backpackers Hotel, you can look forward to a free return airport shuttle, a terrace and a garden. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling at this hostel. In addition to an arcade/games room and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and express check-out
  • Coffee/tea in reception, barbecues and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Blackout curtains and local maps
  • Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, German, Irish, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

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 lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1849
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower

Entertainment

  • HDTV

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
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 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately AUD 2 per person
  • 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 per cent

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-authorise 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 any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
A car is not required for transport 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

Frequently asked questions

Is 1849 Backpackers Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at 1849 Backpackers Hotel?

As of 11 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1849 Backpackers Hotel on 12 Dec 2024 start from AU$72.46, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at 1849 Backpackers Hotel?

Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at 1849 Backpackers Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at 1849 Backpackers Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does 1849 Backpackers Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is 1849 Backpackers Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Albany, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Patrick Taylor Cottage and Town Hall. Albany Convict Gaol Museum and Albany Visitor Centre are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 140 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 140 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 140 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 140 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 140 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rama

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Was good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rosanna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ruo-Yu

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Don’t come. Staying in your car overnight is even a better decision!! The worst hostel I’ve ever been. Drugs and addicts wandering. Dirty floor and dirty bed, dried blood and plenty of dust on the bed. Not expecting a perfectly clean room as it’s a hostel, but it’s still way too terrible. Not mentioning its price is not cheap. Also it was super noisy. People were singing and shouting at night so loudly that nobody could sleep. We literally walked out and stayed in our car at the end.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Emy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Ka Wo

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ok overall
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Chiang

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I enjoy this place, it was built in 1849 as the name of the place. The room is simple, with 1 window, 1 fan, 1 table lamp, no TV. However, there is a common area with Books, TV, Table Tennis, Board Games, etc There is also a common kitchen with all the pot and pans. The best of all, free Pancakes for breakfast. Location wise, this place is walking distance to town centre, very convenient. I deduct 1 star is because the place is a little old, and need some repair on certain areas, like some shower cubicle door is broken, gents urinal flush is leaking, kettle needs replacing. If you can get pass those minor defect, this place is fantastic

10/10 Excellent

jherick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This place are in the centre of the town. Walks easily everywhere. Rooms only and shared toilets and baths, however, it is perfect just for a couple who loves travelling and exploring places, not looking for a decent room. Good for a group of friends. Totally recommended to all explorers and backpackers.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Tess

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharmi

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

6/10 Okay

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Big hostel with good communal spaces, well equipped if disorganised kitchen. Free pancakes in the morning were delicious. Bed was very squeaky.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Colourful and bright and old character.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Meriel

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

alan

Expensive, dirty,noisy hole of a place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Trish

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room in the photo was nothing like the one we got. Ours was just a bed with very dark sheets and a filthy carpet. We were so disappointed that we payed to stay somewhere else even though we had payed for this room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

chulhan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Full of free loaders and people with no respect
The two people running the place, Abraham and his Irish lady colleague are very helpful, polite and trying to do a good job. But they are understaffed and under resourced, and have to deal with a lot of people who have NO respect for others in the building. Blocked up toilets, not flushing them after 2's! People literally stealing the teabag out of your cup while you are washing up in the next room. People rummaging through the pantry in other peoples supplies, and THEN when they see you have a jar of coffee, having the cheek to ask for your jar, AND your own spoon.... Who stays at a place like this on a long term basis and doesn't provide their own tea, coffee, utensil??...SO many of them do NOT wash up the common room, even leaving their food in pots, pans, bowls, and leave it to the over worked staff to deal with... It is truly disgusting and pathetic. One "long term" resident even walked in front of two of us watching TV, and just changed the channel without even asking or saying anything, because, you know, he is entitled to, because he is 'long term'. SO many people doing self centered things with no thought for others sharing the common facilities and space. Will Never stay there again and do not recommend anyone doing it either, worst and dirtiest "back packer" experience of my time... This isn't a reflection on the staff, they try, do great pancakes, but are hamstrung by so many people who don't give a rats about anybody but themselves. Not all obviously, but a lot!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Leah

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

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1849 is a very bussy backpacker hostel! The rooms are of reasanoble size and the staff is very helpfull and friendly. I recomend it to all backpackers and to those who want to stay in Albany (Western Australia) at low but convenient price. There is one free pan-cake in the morning between 8:30-10;30 ($2 each for susequent ones). Dr. Raul Raiter
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

D. G. NISHAN INDIKA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One thing to note is that it is quite run down and old, which has a bit of an appeal. However, we got locked inside our room as the door lock was broken and were told to just leave it unlocked, so just be aware and double check!

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Star Rating
2.0