Backpacker Hostels in Townsville, Australia

4 Hostels for Backpackers available. Prices start from $11 for a dorm bed.

Hostels in Townsville

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Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"â€ĶI have stayed at this hostel previously and thought it was okay, but the new owners are great! They are so friendly and nothing is too much trouble. You can see Jon and Sally take great pride in â€Ķ More
Digital Nomads Family-Friendly Hostel Older travelers (+50) Quiet Rest Solo Traveller
"â€ĶRecommended to anyone. Excellent. - I originally wasn't going to post anything regarding the incident which happened toward the end of December, but having read Alex from France calling Dean, â€Ķ More
Beach Lovers Retreat Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"â€ĶCheck in is from 3pm- guests are welcome to leave luggage or use facilities earlier than this, just depends on cleaners for check in. Check out is 10am An international passport or acceptable â€Ķ More
Party Hostel Youth Hostel
"â€ĶSovereign House is a heritage listed building, with high ceilings, extra large rooms and facilities, with wrap around verandahs and a cafe and bar on site. Our dorm rooms are male, female or â€Ķ More

Hotels in Townsville

"â€ĶDine in style without breaking your budget by enjoying one of our daily $10 dinner specials, or by scoring a $10 cocktail during happy hour. Rambutan Townsville YHA offers range of â€Ķ More
"â€Ķ24 hour cancellation period The minimum age for check-in is 18 In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property. Due to â€Ķ More

Guest Houses in Townsville

Backpacker Hostels in Townsville, Australia

4 Hostels for Backpackers available. Prices start from $22 for a dorm bed.
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Get to know Townsville (no more "I wish I knew this before")

This section is dedicated to take away all your "I wish someone had told me that before I went!" experiences. This way, you can spend less time settling in, and more time making new friends in your chosen hostel. We share our insider knowledge of tips, tricks and important things to look out for in Townsville.

Townsville is a coastal city of about 180,000 residents in the northeastern parts of Queensland, Australia. Bruce Highway (which goes through the east coast) runs near Townsville which is known for its great location for several reasons. It's close to the central part of the Great Barrier Reef, and this makes the city a common entry point for snorkeling / diving groups. Townsville is also known for its sun (320 days of sunshine on average / year), so the hostels in Townsville are busy all year round.

Besides Bruce Highway, Townsville has its own eponymous airport, which is located about 10 kilometers west from the main city area. The city is also served by bus and train lines. Most bus passes you can purchase (for use while traveling through the east coast) will allow you to choose Townsville as a stopover. This being said, rental cars are a great traveling option in Australia and highly recommended, especially if you're traveling in groups because of the affordability and convenience.

Townsville hostels are of good value and the selection is good. Price range reflects that of other places in east coast Australia: you'll be looking at about 20-25AUD a night for a dorm bed and a bit more for double / twin rooms.

There are plenty of things to do and see in when you visit a Townsville hostel. The local stadium (named Dairy Farmer's Stadium) hosts sporting events, mainly Rugby League. If you want a nice view of the city, the Castle Hill in the middle of the city is the place to go, and you can also see the famous Magnetic Island from here. (You can book tours to the Magnetic Island from the city.) There is also an aquarium and many museums and gardens in the city.

The most interesting thing for people visiting Townsville hostels is the Great Barrier Reef. Check the local tour operators for details. Townsville hostels are usually of great help too. They can often even organize tours for you.

Written by local enthusiast for Townsville hostels

Written by local enthusiast for Townsville hostels Miika

Townsville Hostel Cheatsheet

Above we list every single hostel there is in the city. Let us take a broader look at what you can expect - and what not. We created this cheatsheet for you to get a more complete picture of the hostel quality in Townsville, average prices and types of hostels to choose from.
Total number of hostels 4
Average dorm price $24
Average private room price $137
Cheapest Hostel in Townsville Civic Guest House Backpackers Hostel with $20.5
Party hostels in Townsville Sovereign House (1 in total)
Average rating of all hostels 6.7

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