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1849 Backpackers Hotel

2.0 star property
Victorian hostel with free airport shuttle and bar/lounge

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Garden
Hallway
Hallway
Family Quadruple Room
Located oceanside, 1849 Backpackers Hotel welcomes adventure-seekers with volleyball courts and cycling. Guests can relax on the garden terrace or browse the library. The hostel offers free WiFi and luggage storage, with past visitors loving the warm, welcoming atmosphere.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$99
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct

Room options

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

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

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Comfort Twin Room

Comfort Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Quadruple Room

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Individually furnished, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Comfort Triple Room

Comfort Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Albany, 1849 Backpackers Hotel is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Patrick Taylor Cottage and Old Gaol Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Western Australian Museum and Brig Amity Replica. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and rock climbing.
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Map
45-49 Peels Place, Albany, WA, 6330

What's nearby

  • Albany Visitor Centre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Albany Entertainment Centre - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Brig Amity Replica - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Vancouver Arts Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Middleton Beach - 6 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Albany, WA (ALH) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Espresso One - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪WA Chinese Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Earl of Spencer Historic Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬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
  • A billiards/pool table, 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
  • 2 bathrooms with baths or showers
  • Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

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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

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 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

  • 2 bathrooms
  • 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: 8:00 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 - 8:00 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 6 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1849 Backpackers Hotel on 14 Oct 2025 start from AU$99.18, 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: 8:00 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.

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Reviews

1849 Backpackers Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.0

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 159 reviews

Reviews

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

6/10 Okay

Alice

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

2/10 Terrible

GLORIA

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

8/10 Good

Leah

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kian Yap

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

D. G. NISHAN INDIKA

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

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Was good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharmi

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

2/10 Terrible

Lois

Disliked: Amenities
Toilets and shower facilities worse than public toilets The grime in the shower plug hole made me want to chuck Awful just awful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

6/10 Okay

NGOC TIEN

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
noisy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Yingying

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

2/10 Terrible

J

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La cocina era una autentica pocilga y en el area de comer habia una habitacion que estaban fumando marihuana. Donde la gente duerme y come nadie deberia de fumar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pancakes each morning were great and stimulated friendly interactions between guests and staff. Taco the pussycat was a hit with our 11 year old. Amenities were great, generally clean plenty of room & equipment to cook your own meals. The men’s bathroom stinks, Urinal poorly cleaned/maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Prajwol

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Okay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

jherick

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

alan

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

6/10 Okay

Angela

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

6/10 Okay

Todd

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want to be in the centre of town the location is quite good with public transport just across the road. I had a private room bed was very uncomfortable mattress has definitely had its day, shared bathroom facilities are definitely not great needs renovation. But depending on your budget it nay just be your thing. Lots of interesting guests to meet and strike up a conversation .Staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ka Wo

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

8/10 Good

Noel

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

2/10 Terrible

Leena

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t like because we arrived at 10:20 from Perth , they charged me $40 for the late arrival and the room were very dirty, smelly and the bedsheets and beds were disguising, they never cleaned the room. My children could not slept as the bed was dirty and they got itchy. The hygiene was very poor and horrible.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025