Backpackers Newcastle

2.0 star property
Newcastle beach hostel with outdoor pool

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Outdoor dining
Restaurant
Exterior
Balcony
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Child-friendly activities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Communal living room
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
Feel at home
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Private pool
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Heating
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Heating
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Heating
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Heating
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Heating
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
42-44 Denison Street, Hamilton East, NSW, 2303

What's nearby

  • Newcastle Showground - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Newcastle Civic Theater - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Merewether Ocean Baths - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Merewether Beach - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Newcastle Beach - 8 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 27 min drive
  • Newcastle Interchange Station - 8 min walk
  • Hamilton Station - 16 min walk
  • Civic Station - 23 min walk
  • Free area shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Exchange Hotel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mockingbird - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Guzman Y Gomez - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Lords Coffee & Associates - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Kent Hotel - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Backpackers Newcastle

When you stay at Backpackers Newcastle, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Newcastle Beach and Lake Macquarie. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.

Languages

Dutch, English, German, Japanese, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 12 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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
  • 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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Free offsite parking nearby
  • Street parking available

Offsite

  • Free area shuttle

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Traveling with children

  • Free local shuttle

What to do

  • Pool table

Services

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Private pool
  • Yard
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Toaster oven
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils
  • Spices

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared accommodations
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Cash deposit: AUD 20.0 per stay

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Backpackers Newcastle offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Backpackers Newcastle does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Backpackers Newcastle?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Backpackers Newcastle?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Backpackers Newcastle?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Backpackers Newcastle?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Backpackers Newcastle and nearby?
Backpackers Newcastle has private pools and an arcade, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Does Backpackers Newcastle have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a private pool and a yard.
What's the area around Backpackers Newcastle like?
Backpackers Newcastle is a short 8-minute walk from Newcastle Interchange Station and 16 minutes' walk from NEX.

Backpackers Newcastle Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

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 Exceptional

Daily housekeeping to keep everything clean, friendly staff.
Sammy, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ricci, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

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.
3-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Great location at good price
Great location. The bed was very comfortable. Good price
Michelle, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

The kitchen is quite nice ,we can cook in there I may choose there again
2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

shane, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

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.
Karl, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

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.
1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

quick stay
was clean and great wi fi
vassilios, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

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
1-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good

Backpackers Newcastle : Nice staff, really clean and modern bathroom, pleasant pool
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Tim, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Mitch, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice
My stay here was very good. The staff is friendly and kind. Thank you very much.
Yuki, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

乾淨而且老闆人很好,設施也很好使用
1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

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!
2-night trip
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