Gladstone Backpackers

2.0 star property

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Classic Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Private Double Room

Private Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Apartment

Comfort Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Gladstone

With a stay at Gladstone Backpackers, you'll be centrally located in Gladstone, just a 5-minute walk from Gladstone Yacht Club and 9 minutes by foot from Gladstone Entertainment and Convention Centre. .This hostel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from East Shores Park and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Gladstone Art Gallery and Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Gladstone Yacht Club - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gladstone Entertainment and Convention Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gladstone Art Gallery and Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Heron Island Ferry Terminal - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Gladstone Marina - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Gladstone Station - 2 min drive
  • Gladstone, QLD (GLT) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Auckland House - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Basement - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Queens Hotel - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Gladstone Backpackers

Adults-only hostel with an outdoor pool and free breakfast
Gladstone Backpackers offers 12 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature espresso makers and video-game consoles. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. Microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided.

Bathrooms include showers. This Gladstone hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and espresso makers. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and video-game consoles are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and bicycles to rent. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Video game console
  • Video games

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Bar]
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
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Air conditioning is available for an additional fee

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Gladstone Backpackers Hostel
Gladstone Backpackers Gladstone
Gladstone Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Gladstone Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Gladstone

Gladstone Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 23 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
6star service for a backpackers
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lotty

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Staff & service
Excellent place to stay overnight or so. Lively environment. It is quite self contained. Close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
A place to be for anyone travelling or need a quick stopover for the night. Friendly environment and has a humble family type of vibe. Worth every cent
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dalia

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aysha

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property owner was awesome and very approachable. Also has a bar onsite very nice ☺️
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shameerza

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sam

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I paid $297 for the double room which was nothing like the photo's, it was a half finished room with no blankets and the mattress was filthy. I was locked out of my room and the staff were unable to find a key for a considerable amount of time. Terrible experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Isabel

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff were absolutely lovely but accommodation is run down majorly. Arrived with a big group and given any company would find that stressful, there was no organisation whatsoever. Half of us were left without a key, facilities weren’t great and one of the rooms were without a lock. It’s fine for one night but don’t stay by yourself.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

DONGQI

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Shelley

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
I wasn’t comfortable with the shower privacy and felt that some blacked out glass would be better. Also, a shelf for my dry clothes in the shower would be helpful. Floor wasn’t clean either. Affordable, but next to I’ll spend a little more to stay elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good social hostel just lacking a few basic things: No microwave in the kitchen; no lockers in the room; no milk provided with the cereal and toast breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matt, Buenos Aires

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hostel, I wish I could've stayed longer. Lots of activities to do.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy hostel. They organize an activity and food for little money for 5 to 10 dollars. They also have a kitchen with two stoves. Clear and tidy kitchen. Shower and kitchen are very clean. The bedroom is practical and clean. The employees are very helpful. If they can, they will drive you to the train station and to places of interest to make a nice outing as a group.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Chris

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

Lovely place to recoup

Super cool place with great vibes and lovely people. Really impressed with the bar called 'Charlies' within the hostel, there was also a little simple gym next to the pool which was a blessing. I was shattered when I turned up and there the perfect offer for $5 to have a great dinner cooked for me....I took it, it was fab. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

kieran, wollongong

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

Friendly staff, great location!

Friendly staff greeting. Walking distance from pubs and food. Common area has a great set up.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great friendly atmosphere

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Stay.

Had a great day and night. Amazing setup friendly staff and facilities. They were installing a gym setup on top of all the other facilities!! Bar is a very relaxing spot Highly recommend Cheers
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Very dirty, need to throw disgusting furniture out

Very dirty need to clean once a day. Clean towels in kitchen every day. Couches and chairs look disgusting need to be replaced. Faucets do not work. Need outside light on night entry. Kitchen dirty. On the other hand the owner and staff were friendly and helpful. It was a good location for me close to rental car return and airport
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

4/10 Poor

cecile

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Anna

Liked: Staff & service

Ok but too pricey for what you get

Nice chill out area, good and cheap dinner in the evening, only two toilets on ground floor, dirty pillows (need renewing), cool dog
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018