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Backpackers Newcastle

2.0 star property
Social travelers enjoy endless entertainment at this lively hostel, with billiards and poolside relaxation complementing nearby exploration.

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Backpackers Newcastle in Hamilton East offers a fun atmosphere with an arcade room and outdoor pool. Travelers enjoy in-room WiFi, billiards, and relaxing on the garden terrace. The convenient location consistently earns positive feedback from guests.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

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

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Heating
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds
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About the neighborhood

Hamilton East, a neighborhood in Newcastle, is home to Backpackers Newcastle. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Newcastle Beach and Lake Macquarie. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Newcastle Showground or Newcastle International Hockey Centre. Visit our Newcastle travel guide
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2303, NSW, Hamilton East, 42-44 Denison Street

What's nearby

  • #walkingwithdinosaurs - its an incredible show to see. The dinosaurs are very real looking and the narrator takes you on the journey back into time where you feel you are there. (an fantastic learning experience). Worth viewing but it is expensive. Our advice - look out for hot deals. We managed to get half price tickets. I would also recommend for ages 6+ . Found younger children may find it a little scary and it can be loud.
    Newcastle Showground
    3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Merewether Ocean Baths in Newcastle is one of the largest ocean pool in Australia and a recognisable landmark in the coastal city.
    Merewether Beach
    4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • NEX
    16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Newcastle Civic Theater
    2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Newcastle City Hall
    2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Newcastle Interchange Station
    9 min walk
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Morning Market
    8 min walk
  • The Blind Monk
    13 min walk
  • Biggs
    9 min walk
  • Lords Coffee & Associates
    10 min walk
  • The Lass O'Gowrie Hotel
    7 min walk

About this property

Backpackers Newcastle

Hostel near Newcastle Beach
Consider a stay at Backpackers Newcastle and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A free area shuttle, a billiards/pool table, and luggage storage
  • A vending machine, a TV in the lobby, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Backpackers Newcastle include comforts such as private pools and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like separate sitting areas and separate dining areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • 2 bathrooms with rainfall showers and hair dryers
  • Private yards, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Private pool

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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 at the property
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: AUD 20.0 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:30 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Backpackers Newcastle pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Backpackers Newcastle?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Backpackers Newcastle?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Backpackers Newcastle located?

Located in Hamilton East, this beach hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of NEX, Honeysuckle Park, and Newcastle supa putt golf. Newcastle Civic Park and Newcastle Civic Theater are also within 1 mi (2 km). Newcastle Interchange Station is 9 minutes by foot and Hamilton Station is 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Backpackers Newcastle Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Daily housekeeping to keep everything clean, friendly staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuki

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

Very nice

My stay here was very good. The staff is friendly and kind. Thank you very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Breb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in friendly staff very easy to find
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitch

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

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Michelle

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

Great location at good price

Great location. The bed was very comfortable. Good price
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kitchen is quite nice ,we can cook in there I may choose there again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
乾淨而且老闆人很好，設施也很好使用
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

vassilios

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

quick stay

was clean and great wi fi
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Backpackers Newcastle : Nice staff, really clean and modern bathroom, pleasant pool
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tim, Jervis Bay

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ricci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019