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Victorian hostel with free airport shuttle and bar/lounge

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
Concierge services

A stay at 1849 Backpackers Hotel places you in the heart of Albany, within a 5-minute walk of Patrick Taylor Cottage and Town Hall. This hostel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Albany Visitor Centre and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Albany Convict Gaol Museum.

Make yourself at home in one of the 23 individually furnished guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This Victorian hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.

Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of 1849 Backpackers Hotel. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Free airport transport
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 23
  • Number of floors - 1
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/game room
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Picnic area
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Smoke-free property
  • Airport transport
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1849
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free self parking
  • Computer station
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Free long-term parking
  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Terrace
  • Vending machine
  • Wheelchair accessible: No

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access - wireless

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Irish

Parking

Free long-term parking , Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking

Room Amenities

1849 Backpackers Hotel offers 23 shared accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and portable fans. Each accommodation is individually furnished. This Albany hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • HDTV
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shared accommodations
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of beds 1

Where to Eat

English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Volleyball on site
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

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, Eurocard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Parties and events are allowed on site. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Children stay free

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 9:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 10:00 PM

Debit cards

Events/parties allowed

Staffed front desk

Car not required

Credit card pre-authorisation

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff do not wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are not provided with hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are not in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are not washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately AUD 2 per person
  • Towels fee: AUD 2.00 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.9 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Alcohol is not served at this property.

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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