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The 10 Best Hostels in Launceston, Australia

Some of the best backpacker spots in Launceston

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Built in 1888, Arthouse Hostel is situated on the banks of the North Esk River, between the beautiful Seaport and Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery.

Arthouse Hostel is 23-minute walk from Cataract Gorge Reserve and City Park. Launceston City Centre has a variety of shops, restuarants and cafes and is only a 15-minute walk away.

Fabulous place, friendly and helpful manager. Very central , and really cheap.

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6.6
Review score
297 reviews
Price from
$18
per night

Located 2 minutes’ walk from the city centre, Launceston Backpackers offers guests a shared kitchen and a communal lounge area, the perfect place to relax after a long day. Free WiFi vouchers are provided.

Close to town quiet and comfortable

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7.3
Good
332 reviews

Set in Franklin Village, 6.9 km from Queen Victoria Museum, Southside Lodge offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is around 7.5 km from Launceston Tramway Museum, 10 km from Country Club Casino and 25 km from Symmons Plains Raceway. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

The units at the hostel come with a flat-screen TV and a kitchen. At Southside Lodge all rooms come with bed linen and towels.

The people were very helpful and proactive.

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8.6
Excellent
10 reviews
Price from
$56
per night

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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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Hostels that guests love in Launceston

  • Avg. price/night: $50.31
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,485 reviews
    The pods were extremely clean and quite spacious for what you get! I not once felt grossed out being in the pod which was such a good thing! It being white also really showed how clean it was! Great location as well! Also felt very safe as a female!
    Jacinta
    Group
  • 7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 334 reviews
    only hostel around the area, it is very clean and as advertised, guy and his dog at the front desk was so friendly, will definitely recommend to any solo travellor on a budget
    Dylan
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $88.64
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,834 reviews
    Very nice hotel. Friendly staff. Clean room. Great location. Quite and safe parking.
    Debra
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $99.50
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,030 reviews
    comfy bed, great location, easy check in & out, in-room safe.
    Christina
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $50.31
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,485 reviews
    clean, excellent location, safe, no dramas. was a bit shocked to see free ear plugs on entry but you don’t need them- pod not noisey at all, way quieter than a normal hostel. so close to everything, you can walk everywhere from here. hot tip: around the corner at Saigon Kitchen you can get a delicious Pho and the best fresh juice and it’s cheap as.
    Jo
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $50.31
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,485 reviews
    Safe, clean, great location, reasonably priced, good amenities (even got a rain shower, shared kitchen, lockers, hooks for towels/jackets), uninterrupted stay, decent after hours check in & out.
    Phuong
    Travelers with friends
  • 7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 334 reviews
    The place is old and dated, and thus lacks some modern day perks that other hostels have (i.e. powerpoints and lights at each bedside), but it's beautifully well maintained with really homely common areas and a large kitchen for cooking. The place is very clean (impressively so) and quiet, with no significant traffic noise or noise from the common areas. Great location too - easy walk to town. I ended up coming to stay again, after such a good experience!
    Stephanie
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $121.81
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,298 reviews
    Great location. Clean room. Outstanding staff in the bar area.. they went over and above at every opportunity! Excellent location, amenities and service ...especially for such a budget price.
    linda
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $50.31
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,485 reviews
    Exceptionally clean safe and a great location
    Margaret Jacka
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $50.31
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,485 reviews
    Great location, cheap.
    Peter
    Travelers with friends

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