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Civic Guest House - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Front of property
BBQ/picnic Area
Front of property
Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Double Room with Air Con)
Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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262 Walker Street, Townsville, QLD, 4810
  • Place, Castle Hill
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Queensland Country Bank Stadium
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Townsville, QLD (TSV)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, Non Smoking (Double Room with Ensuite)

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Double Room with Ensuite)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Towels

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Towels

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (with Air Con)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Double Room with Air Con)

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Double Room with Air Con)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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6 Bed Mixed Dorm with Ensuite (18 - 35 years old)

6 Bed Mixed Dorm with Ensuite (18 - 35 years old)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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4 Bed Mixed Dorm with Ensuite (18 - 35 years old) | Bathroom

4 Bed Mixed Dorm with Ensuite (18 - 35 years old)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

4 Bed Mixed Dorm with Shared Bathroom (18 - 35 years old)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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4 Bed Ladies Dorm with Ensuite Bathroom

4 Bed Ladies Dorm with Ensuite Bathroom

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  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Townsville

With a stay at Civic Guest House - Hostel in Townsville, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal and Castle Hill. .This hostel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Catholic Diocese of Townsville and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Perc Tucker Regional Gallery.
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What's nearby

  • Castle Hill - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Queensland Country Bank Stadium - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • The Strand Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Townsville Station - 18 min walk
  • Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪A Touch of Salt - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪City Life Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pedlar Project - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Heydeys - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Civic Guest House - Hostel

Hostel in Townsville, near Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
Civic Guest House - Hostel offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and ceiling fans. This Townsville hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 29 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a television in a common area.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:30 AM - noon) and Monday - Sunday (2 PM - 9:30 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

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Civic Guest House Hostel Townsville
Civic Guest House Hostel
Civic Guest House Townsville
Civic Guest House
Civic Guest House
Civic Hostel Townsville
Civic Guest House - Hostel Townsville
Civic Guest House - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Reviews

Civic Guest House - Hostel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 150 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hostel of Townsville
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hostel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Room 10 needs maintenance on the ceiling fan.. very loud goes only on helicopter speed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leyla

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kylie Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My first time staying in a hostel was very comfortable. The place was clean, staff very helpful and room had air conditioning.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place close to everything
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and great facilities.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bradley

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ariel

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Teena

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfriendly guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely superb!!! Wonderful position, close to Cowboys Leagues Club, rooms air/confitioned, fridge, coffee available in the shared lounge, tastefully furnished. Shared bathroom clean and spacious, great shared kitchen. Complementary transfer to Greyhound terminal.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loreleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the City, it feels like a real home. Staff are so friendly. Organized and clean. Easy to go around with, people likewise. Me and my husband we're so happy that we stayed here 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Otake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
良い
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasantly surprised ! We had a private room which was great, had a full size fridge and good size bathroom. There was a cold water refiller which is always nice at a hostel. Kitchen only had 2 bowls other than that we had a great stay !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024