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The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room

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 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 7 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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6 Bed Female Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

6 Bed Female Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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8 Bed Female Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

8 Bed Female Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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3 Single Bed Female Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

3 Single Bed Female Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Hobart

The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel puts you in the heart of Hobart, within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Salamanca Market and Salamanca Place. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a games room and tour/ticket assistance. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. .Near this Hobart Central Business District hostel, you'll find Wrest Point Casino.
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What's nearby

  • Franklin Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Constitution Dock - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Salamanca Market - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Franklin Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Salamanca Place - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

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

As a guest of The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel, you'll find an arcade/games room, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel also features a fireplace in the lobby, laundry facilities, and an ATM.

This Hobart hostel is smoke free.

  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel offers 100 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

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  • Laundry room
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: AUD 50.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit 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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and Union Pay. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Alcohol isn't served at The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel?

The closest beach to The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel is Long Beach (4.2 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel?

No, The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Carl, Pukekohe

Travelled 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

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