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Alice's Secret Travellers Inn

Alice Springs

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, free BBQ facilities and free parking, Alice’s Secret Travellers Inn offers air-conditioned accommodation, 5 minutes’ walk from the town centre. Before or after your outback experience, guests can relax in the beautiful lush garden.

The small and quiet Alice's Secret Travellers Hostel offers private and dormitory rooms. All include bed linen and access to shared bathroom facilities. Beautiful decorations, cool pool and a great garden. I met awesome people there and would recommend it to everyone.

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8.8
Excellent
1,045 reviews
Price from
$23
per night

The Cozy Hostel - Motel

Darwin CBD, Darwin

Ideally set in Darwin, The Cozy Hostel - Motel features air-conditioned rooms, free bikes, free WiFi and a garden. This 3-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a shared lounge. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a concierge service. This is not big hostel and it’s like big house. So everyone is very friendly and nice vibes. Owner is also nice. When I asked something, he responded quickly and solved problem. I wish I stay long term. It must be fun.

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8.1
Very Good
109 reviews
Price from
$28
per night

YHA Alice Springs

Alice Springs

Set within the site of a former outdoor movie theatre, YHA Alice Springs offers air-conditioned backpacker accommodation in the heart of the town centre. Guests enjoy a swimming pool and the outdoor recreation area offers the original movie screen and BBQ facilities.

The tour desk can arrange tours to the West MacDonnell Ranges, Ayers Rock and Kings Canyon. There is a food store located just 500 metres from the YHA Alice Springs Backpackers Hostel. The location was perfect, right in the city and a short walk to cafes, restaurants, supermarkets, and other shops. The amenities at YHA was clean and well maintained. The staff were very friendly and helpful with travel recommendations.

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8.1
Very Good
503 reviews
Price from
$23
per night

MOM Darwin

Darwin CBD, Darwin

MOM Darwin features an outdoor swimming pool, pool bar, and large outdoor deck area. This hostel provides a shared kitchen and lounge room. Both shared and private bathroom facilities are available. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk. MOM Darwin hosts a large number of licensed events throughout the dry season, from May to November. Excellent facilities, with a variety of activities designed to make Mom's an enjoyable and fun experience. Would have to be one of the finest hostels in Australia

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6.7
Review score
790 reviews
Price from
$28
per night

Darwin Hostel

Darwin CBD, Darwin

Located in Darwin, 1.7 km from Mindil Beach, Darwin Hostel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Featuring water sports facilities, the 4-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. Really amazing hostel with a great manager Max, who makes you feel very welcome and comfortable! The hostel itself is right next to the city center but just these 3 minutes walking away, so you can enjoy a silent sleep. The pool and whole hostel atmosphere makes you feel like you’re in Hawaii or some exotic place, I had a truly fabulous time there!! :)

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6.2
Review score
220 reviews
Price from
$28
per night

Alice Lodge

Alice Springs

Just 10 minutes’ walk from Alice Springs town centre, this hostel features free Wi-Fi, an outdoor swimming pool and a park out the front.

Alice Lodge Alice Springs offers a choice of dormitory and private rooms. Each room includes air conditioning and a refrigerator. Access to the internet kiosk is free. Spacious and comfortable room. Quiet area. Clean, hot shower. Friendly staff.

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7.2
Good
616 reviews
Price from
$27
per night

Youth Shack Backpackers Darwin

Darwin CBD, Darwin

Located in the heart of Darwin's city centre, Youth Shack Backpackers features an outdoor swimming pool, a bar and a sun terrace. Darwin Harbour is just a 5-minute walk away.

The rooms at Youth Shack Darwin are all air conditioned, and come with a personal safety deposit box. Each room has a sink with a mirror and shared bathroom facilities. Clean fresh modern. Easy access to Mitchell street the town centre. Nice welcoming staff.

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7.1
Good
598 reviews
Price from
$29
per night

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