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The 10 Best Hostels in Townsville, Australia

Some of the best backpacker spots in Townsville

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Within walking distance from the beach and close to a range of shops, Civic Guesthouse offers free WiFi. This peaceful accommodation offers a free shuttle service 4 times a day from the Greyhound/Premier bus and Magnetic Island Ferry terminal. bus terminal.

Big clean rooms Plenty of shared space to meet people

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7.8
Good
1,427 reviews
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£18
per night

Set in Townsville, within 1.4 km of Reef HQ and 2.8 km of Townsville 400 Racetrack Start / Finish line, Seaside Lodge Townsville provides accommodation with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is situated 2.6 km from Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre, 3 km from Townsville Train Station and 13 km from Riverway. The property is non-smoking and is located 600 metres from The Strand Beach.

You can play billiards at the hostel.

Clean, well managed and not noisy.

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6.4
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170 reviews
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£19
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Featuring free WiFi, a year-round swimming pool and a barbecue, CStay is located on Magnetic Island in Picnic Bay, 9 km from Townsville.

Rooms come with a shared bathroom.

You will find a shared kitchen at the property.

same day accommodation, comfortable and clean, kind staff and love the vibe! recommend!

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8
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290 reviews
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£29
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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Hostels that guests love in Townsville

  • Avg. price/night: £36.32
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
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    Rated good
     · 1,427 reviews
    A bit more of a dated old style hostel. But everything was clean, comfortable and safe.
    kelsey
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £157.37
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,449 reviews
    Great location, clean, and felt safe.
    Lea-anne
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £47.37
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,571 reviews
    I love the Allen and have been staying there for years. It's in a great location, rooms are cheap, staff are friendly. It's old and rooms have some battle scars but the essential parts all work and that's all I need😄
    nerin
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £116.84
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
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    Rated very good
     · 1,517 reviews
    It was great. Very comfortable and quiet. Great location and nice to know our car was safe at night. Top $ though.
    Tim
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £36.32
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,427 reviews
    If you are looking for a quiet hostel, this is the right place. I loved the fact that they are traditional beds and not bunk beds.
    Diogo
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £63.68
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
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    Rated good
     · 957 reviews
    great location for visiting kids at the uni, cheap and cheerful food in the bistro, loved the lock up garage in front of my room
    Natalie
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £69.47
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
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    Rated good
     · 788 reviews
    Staff friendly Restaurant attached is exceptional Great location Staff told me the budget rooms were being renovated and I had previously stayed in renovated room for same price. If it was $20 or $30 less I wouldn't have been as disappointed in my standard of room
    Joanne
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £47.37
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,571 reviews
    Great location at a budget price
    Sunsetdreaming
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £47.37
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
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    Rated very good
     · 776 reviews
    lovely property, lovely owner, fantastic stay! free breakfast and opportunity to do laundry without an extra charge. We got a free upgrade from a twin room to a suite and as two backpackers who’d been living in hostels for a month it genuinely made our week
    Christina
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £36.32
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
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    Rated good
     · 1,427 reviews
    Overall really nice and cheap hostel. Would definitely come again.
    Simone
    Solo traveller