1849 Backpackers Hotel

2.0 star property
Bayside hostel with free airport shuttle and bar/lounge

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Family Quadruple Room | Individually furnished, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Hallway
Hallway
Garden
Located oceanside, 1849 Backpackers Hotel welcomes adventure-seekers with volleyball courts and cycling. Guests can relax on the garden terrace or browse the library. The hostel offers free WiFi and luggage storage, with past visitors loving the warm, welcoming atmosphere.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
The current price is ฿2,068
฿2,068 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct

Room options

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Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

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

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

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

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

Comfort Triple Room

Highlights

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

Comfort Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

Located in Albany, 1849 Backpackers Hotel is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Patrick Taylor Cottage and Old Gaol Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Western Australian Museum and Brig Amity Replica. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and rock climbing.
Map
45-49 Peels Place, Albany, WA, 6330

What's nearby

  • Albany Visitor Centre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Albany Entertainment Centre - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Brig Amity Replica - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Vancouver Arts Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Middleton Beach - 6 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Albany, WA (ALH) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Espresso One - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪WA Chinese Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Earl of Spencer Historic Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min walk

About this property

1849 Backpackers Hotel

Hostel by the ocean
At 1849 Backpackers Hotel, you can look forward to a free return airport shuttle, a terrace and a garden. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling at this hostel. In addition to an arcade/games room and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and express check-out
  • Coffee/tea in reception, a billiards/pool table and a front desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • 2 bathrooms with baths or showers
  • Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle on request
  • 24-hour airport shuttle
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: AUD 2 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1849
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower

Entertainment

  • HDTV

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan
  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

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 - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately AUD 2 per person
  • Towels fee: AUD 5.00 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.9 per cent

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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1849 Backpackers Albany
1849 Backpackers Hostel
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Frequently asked questions

Is 1849 Backpackers Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at 1849 Backpackers Hotel?

As of 30 Sep 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1849 Backpackers Hotel on 2 Oct 2025 start from ฿2,067.6, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at 1849 Backpackers Hotel?

Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at 1849 Backpackers Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at 1849 Backpackers Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does 1849 Backpackers Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is 1849 Backpackers Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Albany, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Patrick Taylor Cottage and Town Hall. Albany Convict Gaol Museum and Albany Visitor Centre are also within 10 minutes.

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