Does Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

Where is Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel located?

Located in Darwin City Centre, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of The Esplanade and Darwin Waterfront. Bicentennial Park and Lyons Cottage are just steps away.

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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel is in Darwin City Centre, a neighborhood in Darwin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Darwin Waterfront and Mindil Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Darwin Entertainment Centre or Gardens Oval.

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6/10 Okay

CHEONG KEAT

Jun 12, 2016

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Darwin's Most Happening Place

stay in Chillis was good and is a good meeting place to meet people of various nationality. The location is good as it has everything that you need.... transport, tour booking, supermarket, sights, food and drinks. The most happening place in Darwin.

6/10 Okay

Donghee

Feb 12, 2020

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Feb 5, 2020

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

basic

only stayed for a quick 1 night stop and i’m glad that’s all it was

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Eddie

Jan 24, 2020

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

The lack of Power points and the cramped uncomfortable conditions of the beds made this place a very disappointing experience. I wouldn't recommend for a long term stay.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Nov 25, 2019

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

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Nov 3, 2019

Liked: Staff & service, amenities

Disliked: Cleanliness

This was a well located hostel with lots if food and shopping available close. Some staff were very friendly and helpful while others were not. Single rooms were spacious. Property could use a bit of TLC and it would be really good place.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Oct 20, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

kym

Sep 29, 2019

Liked: Staff & service

Cheap Darwin backpackers

Cheap, comfortable backpackers close to everything

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Sep 7, 2019

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

Clean and excellent value. Morning early check-in a welcome bonus after a short overnight flight

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Aug 22, 2019

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

Very friendly and helpful staff. A bit loud at night but hey, it’s a hostel in the CBD! Great location and everyone I met was amazing.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lidwina

Jul 11, 2019

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

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Jun 25, 2019

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

Typical backpacker hostel

It's a decent hostel on the main street. Have a no alcohol policy which is a bit strange. Rooms and bathrooms are kept pretty clean considering the amount of people. A cheaper option than others, very good if you don't plan to spend much time in the hostel. Staff are helpful, can organize tours or give job leads.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Teo

Jun 22, 2019

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

Great and Amazing People Stay There

Nice stay overall. Pillow too soft and water shower head missing at some cubicle. No issue as move to another one. Opposite Coles Supermarket, bars and attractions. Easy to travel around.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

IAN

Jun 21, 2019

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

IAN

Jun 17, 2019

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

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Mike

Jun 15, 2019

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

Poor communications

Pathetic closed for renos. Still waiting for refund

Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

May 17, 2019

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Apr 11, 2019

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

Clean nice pool and friendly staff. Really happy with how staff handled my booking at YouthShack while chilli undergoing renovation.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Apr 9, 2019

Disliked: Room comfort

Very basic service, the reservation says that the beakfast was incude but nobody knows that. The place was under remodelation so my stay was in another backpacker.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Oct 26, 2018

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Sep 4, 2018

Goood!

Good location in Darwin. Everything is close to the Backpackers!! And clean bathroom.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

susan

Aug 26, 2018

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

bakurato, Japan

Aug 19, 2018

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Room comfort

ダーウィンの繁華街にあり便利です。海外のバックパッカーに宿泊者経験者にお勧めのホテルです。若い子が大いので煩いです。隣りにスーパーがあるので自分で調理が出来ます。駐車場は無いので注意。

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Anaïs M.

Jun 21, 2018

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

Worst hostel I have stayed in

Worst hostel I have slept in in the 8 months I have been in Australia... Where to start... Maybe with the cockroaches and bugs that crawl over you during the night. Maybe with the ceiling fan that was covered in dust. Maybe with the showers that are dirty at night and have no hot water in the morning. Maybe with the fact that if you are on the ground floor you are literally next to an alley where car parks and therefore accelerate right next to you. Maybe with the fact that backpackers here run wild and can play music very loud until veeeery late without being told to keep quiet. Yes it is very well located but it's not worth it. We had a reservation for another night in a few days but we cancelled it and hopefully we'll find something better that this

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

汶希

May 15, 2018

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

Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

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