Does Gladstone Backpackers have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Gladstone Backpackers?

As of 20 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gladstone Backpackers on 20 Nov 2025 start from AU$173.13, including 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.

Is Gladstone Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gladstone Backpackers?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gladstone Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM.

Does Gladstone Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Gladstone Backpackers located?

Located in Gladstone Central, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Gladstone Yacht Club and Gladstone Entertainment and Convention Centre. Gladstone Hospital and East Shores Park are also within 15 minutes. Gladstone Station is 22 minutes by foot.

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About the area

Located in Gladstone, Gladstone Backpackers is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Garden Island Conservation Park and Mount Stowe State Forest, while Gladstone Entertainment and Convention Centre and Gladstone Art Gallery and Museum are cultural highlights. East Shores Park and Gladstone Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. With kayaking, snorkelling and windsurfing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

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8/10 Good

Joan

29 June 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Excellent place to stay overnight or so. Lively environment. It is quite self contained. Close to everything

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

28 June 2025

Liked: Staff & service

A place to be for anyone travelling or need a quick stopover for the night. Friendly environment and has a humble family type of vibe. Worth every cent

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aysha

13 Jan 2025

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Property owner was awesome and very approachable. Also has a bar onsite very nice ☺️

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Isabel

19 Apr 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

All staff were absolutely lovely but accommodation is run down majorly. Arrived with a big group and given any company would find that stressful, there was no organisation whatsoever. Half of us were left without a key, facilities weren’t great and one of the rooms were without a lock. It’s fine for one night but don’t stay by yourself.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Shelley

28 June 2023

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness

I wasn’t comfortable with the shower privacy and felt that some blacked out glass would be better. Also, a shelf for my dry clothes in the shower would be helpful. Floor wasn’t clean either. Affordable, but next to I’ll spend a little more to stay elsewhere.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sam

20 July 2024

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

I paid $297 for the double room which was nothing like the photo's, it was a half finished room with no blankets and the mattress was filthy. I was locked out of my room and the staff were unable to find a key for a considerable amount of time. Terrible experience.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

15 Nov 2017

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Very dirty, need to throw disgusting furniture out

Very dirty need to clean once a day. Clean towels in kitchen every day. Couches and chairs look disgusting need to be replaced. Faucets do not work. Need outside light on night entry. Kitchen dirty. On the other hand the owner and staff were friendly and helpful. It was a good location for me close to rental car return and airport

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

2/10 Terrible

Lotty

5 July 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

15 June 2025

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dalia

24 Apr 2025

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shameerza

30 Aug 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

DONGQI

31 Jan 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

cecile

21 Dec 2023

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

20 Jan 2020

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

Good social hostel just lacking a few basic things: No microwave in the kitchen; no lockers in the room; no milk provided with the cereal and toast breakfast.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matt, Buenos Aires

13 Dec 2019

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

Awesome hostel, I wish I could've stayed longer. Lots of activities to do.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

12 Nov 2019

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

Very cozy hostel. They organize an activity and food for little money for 5 to 10 dollars. They also have a kitchen with two stoves. Clear and tidy kitchen. Shower and kitchen are very clean. The bedroom is practical and clean. The employees are very helpful. If they can, they will drive you to the train station and to places of interest to make a nice outing as a group.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Chris

22 Jan 2019

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

Lovely place to recoup

Super cool place with great vibes and lovely people. Really impressed with the bar called 'Charlies' within the hostel, there was also a little simple gym next to the pool which was a blessing. I was shattered when I turned up and there the perfect offer for $5 to have a great dinner cooked for me....I took it, it was fab. Thank you for a great stay!

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Anna

30 Dec 2018

Liked: Staff & service

Ok but too pricey for what you get

Nice chill out area, good and cheap dinner in the evening, only two toilets on ground floor, dirty pillows (need renewing), cool dog

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

9 Oct 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

kieran, wollongong

4 Aug 2018

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

Friendly staff, great location!

Friendly staff greeting. Walking distance from pubs and food. Common area has a great set up.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Alice

13 Apr 2018

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

Great friendly atmosphere

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

24 Feb 2018

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

Great Stay.

Had a great day and night. Amazing setup friendly staff and facilities. They were installing a gym setup on top of all the other facilities!! Bar is a very relaxing spot Highly recommend Cheers

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

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