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Swansea Backpackers

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Swansea hostel

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Free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Property amenity
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Reviews
7.4

Good

Popular amenities

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  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services

Explore the area

Map
98 Tasman Highway, Swansea, TAS, 7190
  • Popular LocationJubilee Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationBark Mill Museum1 min walk
  • Popular LocationWaterloo Point18 min walk
  • AirportHobart, TAS (HBA-Hobart Intl.)96 min drive

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

  • 142 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Room 14

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room 12

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room 11

  • 14 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Queen + 1 Bunk Beds Rm 1)

  • 142 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Capsule

  • 32 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

  • 13 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Quadruple Room, Accessible

  • 139 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Twin Room 5

  • 13 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Double + 1 Single - Rm 8)

  • 121 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Double + 2 Singles - Rm 9)

  • 120 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Swansea

Close to the beach.With a stay at this Swansea hostel, you'll be steps from Bark Mill Museum and a 5-minute walk from Jubilee Beach. Kelvedon Beach and Nine Mile Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Jubilee Beach - 1 min walk
  • Bark Mill Museum - 1 min walk
  • East Coast Heritage Museum - 7 min walk
  • Waterloo Point - 18 min walk
  • Kates Berry Farm - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bark Mill Tavern & Bakery - 1 min walk
  • Artifakt Gallery & Cafe - 7 min walk
  • Saltshaker Restaurant - 7 min walk
  • Melshell Oysters - 21 min drive
  • Felicity's Antiques, Vintage & Tea Room - 7 min walk

About this property

Swansea Backpackers

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Swansea hostel
Swansea Backpackers offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Swansea Backpackers also features a fireplace in the lobby, laundry facilities, and RV/bus/truck parking. Free self parking is available.

This Swansea hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Swansea Backpackers offers 13 accommodations. This Swansea hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Languages

English, French, Polish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Things to do

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: AUD 20.00 for check-in between 10 PM and 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-in fee: AUD 20.00 for check-in between 10 PM and 8:30 PM

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Swansea Backpackers Hostel
Swansea Backpackers
Swansea Backpackers Tasmania
Swansea Backpackers Swansea
Swansea Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Swansea Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Swansea

Frequently asked questions

How close is Swansea Backpackers to the airport?

Swansea Backpackers is 74.9 mi (97-min drive) away from the Hobart International Airport (HBA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Swansea Backpackers have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Swansea Backpackers.

How close is Swansea Backpackers to the beach?

This hostel is a short 1-minute walk from Jubilee Beach and 1-minute walk from Kelvedon Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Swansea Backpackers offer free breakfast?

Swansea Backpackers does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Swansea Backpackers?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Swansea Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at Swansea Backpackers?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Swansea Backpackers have a pool?

Swansea Backpackers does not have a pool.

Does Swansea Backpackers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Swansea Backpackers to downtown Swansea?

Swansea Backpackers is 0.5 mi away from Swansea.

Swansea Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 83 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
This was a true backpackers. It has nice staff, it’s an okay bed with an okay room, the amenities are nothing more or nothing less
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms Great common area and kitchen facilities Plenty of parking
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice large common area with well equipped kitchen. Friendly manager and staff. Convenient bottle store and pub next door.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Jo, Smithton

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Clean and comfortable room. Friendly people. Good position. Average bathroom facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

xi

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Good and friendly host, got a free coconut cake in morning tea
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff/owner went out of his way to meet and greet due to a late arrival, very good, the young people were from Spain and very were very happy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Rogerio

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019