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The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Front of property
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Lobby sitting area
Lounge

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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138 Collins Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000
  • Place, Constitution Dock
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Salamanca Market
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Salamanca Place
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hobart, TAS (HBA-Hobart Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (4 Single Bed Mixed Dorm)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (7 King Single beds Female) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (7 King Single beds Female)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 7 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (4 Bed Female Only Dorm) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (4 Bed Female Only Dorm)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (6 Bed Mixed Dorm) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (6 Bed Mixed Dorm)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (8 Bed Mixed Doorm) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (8 Bed Mixed Doorm)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (3 Bed Mixed Dorm) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (3 Bed Mixed Dorm)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (3 Single Beds in a Room) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (3 Single Beds in a Room)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Single Room) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Single Room)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (4 Bed Mixed Dorm) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (4 Bed Mixed Dorm)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Twin Share Room) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Twin Share Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Queen Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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6 Bed Female Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Female Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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8 Bed Female Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

8 Bed Female Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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3 Single Bed Female Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

3 Single Bed Female Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 7 Single Beds Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8 Bed Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Spa

Bed in 4 Single Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Share Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Bed in 6 Beds Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

Bed in 4 Single Beds Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

Bed in 3 Single Beds Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

One Bed in Triple Room with 3 king Single Size Beds

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

One Bed in Standard 3 Beds Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

Triple-Bunk Bed Style

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

Bed in 6 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Hobart

Located in Hobart Central Business District, The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Salamanca Market and Salamanca Place. This 100-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities.
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What's nearby

  • Hobart Town Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Constitution Dock - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Salamanca Market - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Franklin Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Salamanca Place - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Tasmanian Transport Museum Station - 14 min drive
  • Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zimmah Coffee City - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Stagg - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Core Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tesoro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ja & Jon Banh Mi - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel

Guests of The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with tours/tickets and luggage storage. Additional amenities include an arcade/game room, laundry facilities, and a TV in a common area.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Weekly housekeeping is available.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

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

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 PM
Late check-in fee: AUD 40 for check-in between midnight and 9:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 2:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
All guests, including children, are required to present a valid government-issued ID card at check-in.
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 18 and younger (only guests older than 18 are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: AUD 50.00 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Late check-in fee: AUD 40 for check-in between midnight and 9:30 AM
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 1 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The hostel can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • No alcohol is served at The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Backpackers Imperial Hotel Hostel Hobart
Backpackers Imperial Hobart
Backpackers Imperial
The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel Hobart

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel?

This hostel is situated in Hobart Central Business District within a 10-minute walk of Salamanca Market and Salamanca Place. You'll also find Hobart Town Hall and Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel?

No, there isn't parking available at the hostel.

Does The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel include a casino?

No, The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this hostel, including a city view, a kitchen, and free WiFi in some rooms.

Are there hot tubs at The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel.

Are there connecting rooms at The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel?

The closest major airport to The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel is Hobart International Airport (HBA), which is 11.7 mi away (15 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel?

No, there aren't any rooms at The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel that offer a balcony.

The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 285 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 285 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 285 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 285 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 285 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the above. Will return for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rasike

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very convenient and lovely place to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carl, Pukekohe

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
hostel is in an old industry building, tired, lifeless and run down. disgusting bathrooms, lurkwarm showers, kitchen untencil containers - when was the last time they were cleaned out? we choose to get takeaway or dine out. reception closed from 3:30pm, weird shituation that you had to use a back down outside of said hours.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Easy check in, friendly staff, no issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quiet. Views. Common room
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Bryan Brunovich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pretty clean and nice older building but my room was freezing
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natália

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very close to all areas around hobart, kind staff, very clean amenities, not busy. higly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joceline

Liked: Amenities
The building is old but it's good to have a good stay for 1-2 nights in hobart, the location is strategic, right in the center of hobart cbd, and affordable as well. Good place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joceline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Old building but still clean and has clear instruction to check in and use amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Agnieszka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice single room, good facilities. Nice backpackers .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michiel

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kranthi

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

brian

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

2/10 Terrible

Lloyd

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not the best and would not recommend

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great stay for people on a budget! Note: Ladies showers downstairs are cold water only - Use the showers upstairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Too few toilet facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Excellent value for money. Being able to get a private room for under $100 is something let alone $65 (cash). Definitely would consider using it again. Window did not have flywire which wasn't too much of a biggie. No cooling. Leaving the door ajar caused a terrific breeze. Night exit was immediately under window and one night there was revelry until 1 am under the window.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Xavier Mexpal V

It's convenient restaurants and transport
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to everything very accessible
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bryan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worst place in Hobart

Worst hotel in Hobart - loud and noisy including the caretaker outside room. The halls are dirty, furniture is old, and plenty of smoke wafting into room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Pio

good for money and convinient
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Yu

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Muhammad

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
See above
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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