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1849 Backpackers Hotel

2.0 star property
Albany Victorian hostel with bar/lounge
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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January 2025

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Front of property - evening/night
Family Quadruple Room
Interior
Reception
Hallway

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar/lounge
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Arcade/games room
  • Library
  • Computer station
  • Front desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is AU$81
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec

Room options

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Family Quadruple Room

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Individually furnished, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Individually furnished, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Individually furnished, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Triple Room

Comfort Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Twin Room

Comfort Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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8.2 out of 10, Very good, (359)
The price is AU$143
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Map
45-49 Peels Place, Albany, WA, 6330

What's nearby

  • Albany Visitor Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Western Australian Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Vancouver Arts Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Middleton Beach - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Town Centre - 10 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Albany, WA (ALH) - 11 min drive
  • Free airport shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Espresso One - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Due South - ‬9 min walk

About this property

1849 Backpackers Hotel

Situated on the bay, 1849 Backpackers Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Albany. Freebies such as WiFi, an airport shuttle and self-parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking and mountain biking. This Victorian hostel also features a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a terrace.

Languages

English, French, German, Irish, Italian

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 23 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The property charges 1.9 per cent for credit card payments
    • The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site extended parking
    • Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol served on site
    • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1849
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/games room
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Bath or shower

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Shared accommodations
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 2 per person
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 1.9 per cent
  • Towels are available for an extra charge of AUD 5.00 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Parties and events are allowed on site.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

1849 Backpackers
1849 Backpackers Albany
1849 Backpackers Hostel
1849 Backpackers Hostel Albany
1849 Backpackers Hotel Albany
1849 Backpackers Hotel Albany
1849 Backpackers Hotel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
1849 Backpackers Hotel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Albany

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at 1849 Backpackers Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at 1849 Backpackers Hotel?
Yes, there's free self and extended parking. Free motorhome/bus/lorry parking is available.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by 1849 Backpackers Hotel?
Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at 1849 Backpackers Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at 1849 Backpackers Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as cycling, boat tours and hiking, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities such as an arcade, a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around 1849 Backpackers Hotel like?
1849 Backpackers Hotel is located on the waterfront, a short 6-minute walk from Western Australian Museum and 10 minutes' walk from Vancouver Arts Centre.

1849 Backpackers Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

I stayed here a long time ago and love to come back, it is quirky, old, nostalgic, littered with character and hidden history. Plus it is super affordable and really conveniently located.
Justin, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

Mark, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Rosanna, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Don’t come. Staying in your car overnight is even a better decision!! The worst hostel I’ve ever been. Drugs and addicts wandering. Dirty floor and dirty bed, dried blood and plenty of dust on the bed. Not expecting a perfectly clean room as it’s a hostel, but it’s still way too terrible. Not mentioning its price is not cheap. Also it was super noisy. People were singing and shouting at night so loudly that nobody could sleep. We literally walked out and stayed in our car at the end.
Ruo-Yu, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Emy, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Ok overall
Ka Wo, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

Robyn, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

I enjoy this place, it was built in 1849 as the name of the place. The room is simple, with 1 window, 1 fan, 1 table lamp, no TV. However, there is a common area with Books, TV, Table Tennis, Board Games, etc There is also a common kitchen with all the pot and pans. The best of all, free Pancakes for breakfast. Location wise, this place is walking distance to town centre, very convenient. I deduct 1 star is because the place is a little old, and need some repair on certain areas, like some shower cubicle door is broken, gents urinal flush is leaking, kettle needs replacing. If you can get pass those minor defect, this place is fantastic
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This place are in the centre of the town. Walks easily everywhere. Rooms only and shared toilets and baths, however, it is perfect just for a couple who loves travelling and exploring places, not looking for a decent room. Good for a group of friends. Totally recommended to all explorers and backpackers.
jherick, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Tess, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was good.
Sharmi, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Big hostel with good communal spaces, well equipped if disorganised kitchen. Free pancakes in the morning were delicious. Bed was very squeaky.
Angela, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Colourful and bright and old character.
Noel, 2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Meriel, 1-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

2/10 Poor

Expensive, dirty,noisy hole of a place.
alan, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

4/10 Fair

The room in the photo was nothing like the one we got. Ours was just a bed with very dark sheets and a filthy carpet. We were so disappointed that we payed to stay somewhere else even though we had payed for this room.
Trish, 2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

chulhan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Full of free loaders and people with no respect
The two people running the place, Abraham and his Irish lady colleague are very helpful, polite and trying to do a good job. But they are understaffed and under resourced, and have to deal with a lot of people who have NO respect for others in the building. Blocked up toilets, not flushing them after 2's! People literally stealing the teabag out of your cup while you are washing up in the next room. People rummaging through the pantry in other peoples supplies, and THEN when they see you have a jar of coffee, having the cheek to ask for your jar, AND your own spoon.... Who stays at a place like this on a long term basis and doesn't provide their own tea, coffee, utensil??...SO many of them do NOT wash up the common room, even leaving their food in pots, pans, bowls, and leave it to the over worked staff to deal with... It is truly disgusting and pathetic. One "long term" resident even walked in front of two of us watching TV, and just changed the channel without even asking or saying anything, because, you know, he is entitled to, because he is 'long term'. SO many people doing self centered things with no thought for others sharing the common facilities and space. Will Never stay there again and do not recommend anyone doing it either, worst and dirtiest "back packer" experience of my time... This isn't a reflection on the staff, they try, do great pancakes, but are hamstrung by so many people who don't give a rats about anybody but themselves. Not all obviously, but a lot!
Kevin, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Stefan, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Enjoyed our stay.
Leah, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1849 is a very bussy backpacker hostel! The rooms are of reasanoble size and the staff is very helpfull and friendly. I recomend it to all backpackers and to those who want to stay in Albany (Western Australia) at low but convenient price. There is one free pan-cake in the morning between 8:30-10;30 ($2 each for susequent ones). Dr. Raul Raiter
Raul, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

One thing to note is that it is quite run down and old, which has a bit of an appeal. However, we got locked inside our room as the door lock was broken and were told to just leave it unlocked, so just be aware and double check!
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Absolutely unpleasant environment to stay especially with family. Passage smell stinky. Couldnt stay in this property. Had to find other room with xtra cost on our own expense
Verified Wotif guest review