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The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Hobart, 8-minute walk to Constitution Dock

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The Backpackers Imperial Hotel in downtown Hobart's business district offers travelers a welcoming base near historic Salamanca Place. Guests can enjoy the arcade room, do laundry, and connect with free in-room WiFi while relaxing by the warm lobby fireplace.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Heating
Club Lounge
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (7 King Single beds Female) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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Heating
Club Lounge
  • Sleeps 1
  • 7 Twin Beds

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (4 Bed Female Only Dorm) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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Heating
Club Lounge
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (6 Bed Mixed Dorm) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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Heating
Club Lounge
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (8 Bed Mixed Doorm) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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Heating
Club Lounge
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (3 Bed Mixed Dorm) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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Heating
Club Lounge
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (3 Single Beds in a Room) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Heating
Club Lounge
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Single Room) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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Heating
Club Lounge
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (4 Bed Mixed Dorm) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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Heating
Club Lounge
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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Heating
Club Lounge
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Twin Share Room) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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Heating
Club Lounge
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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Heating
Club Lounge
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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6 Bed Female Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Female Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

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Heating
Club Lounge
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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8 Bed Female Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

8 Bed Female Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

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Heating
Club Lounge
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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3 Single Bed Female Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

3 Single Bed Female Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

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Heating
Club Lounge
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 7 Single Beds Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8 Bed Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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Bed in 4 Single Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Share Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Bed in 6 Beds Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed in 4 Single Beds Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed in 3 Single Beds Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

One Bed in Triple Room with 3 king Single Size Beds

  • Sleeps 1

One Bed in Standard 3 Beds Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

Triple-Bunk Bed Style

  • Sleeps 1

Bed in 6 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Map
138 Collins Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000

What's nearby

  • Franklin Wharf - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Constitution Dock - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Salamanca Market - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Salamanca Place - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hobart Cruise Terminal - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Tasmanian Transport Museum Station - 14 min drive
  • Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Core Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tesoro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ja & Jon Banh Mi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hudsons Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Liv-Eat - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel

Hostel near Salamanca Market
Near Constitution Dock and Salamanca Place, The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel provides an arcade/game room, laundry facilities, and a fireplace in the lobby. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Smoke-free premises, a TV in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance, ATM/banking services, and multilingual staff
  • A billiards/pool table
Room features
All 100 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and weekly housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
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

Pets not 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: AUD 50.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel?

The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 PM. Late check-in is available from midnight– 9:30 AM for a fee of AUD 40.

What time is check-out at The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel located?

Located in Hobart Central Business District, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of The Cat & Fiddle Arcade, Constitution Dock, and Salamanca Market. St. David's Cathedral and Hobart Town Hall are also within 5 minutes.

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The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 279 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 279 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 279 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 279 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 279 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quiet. Views. Common room
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 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

10/10 Excellent

Aine de

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very pleasant no frills accomodation option in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff, location, price and convenient is good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Comfortable stopover

Stayed another night on top of original stay as the beds were comfortable, staff friendly and attentive. Lawrence on reception was informative and polite. Wash rooms cleaned daily, piano in lounge with table tennis and pool tables as well.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Too few toilet facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
On average stay. the place looks nice in the morning and looks shady in the afternoon.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Muhammad

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

2/10 Terrible

Tracey

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sketchy - forfeited my prepaid booking. I wouldn’t advise this is a safe place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Comfortable

Private twin room shared bathroom. Room was larger than expected and clean. No screen on window though, was warm so had to have open. Reception only open for an hour which was inconvenient. Bring a towel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was woken continuously throughout the night by girls in my area and two were sleeping in one bed. I found a man passed out and asleep on a landing, who had spilt a can of alcohol on the carpet. I was quite disappointed with clientele last night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Julia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel did not feel safe for young women travellers. Many of the guests seemed to be older men who appeared as long-term residents. COVID has clearly changed the demographic of this property and as such, this should be communicated online. The building is also in disrepair and very poorly lit inside hallways and stairwells. Nearly pitch black at times.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

Benjamin

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room 108, brightest light from the carpark next door shining through all night. Two curtains would be helpful as opposed to one that doesn't quite cover the window. Room was still being cleaned when we arrived, was hoping to drop our luggage off and start exploring but had to wait. Reception hours are a bit strange, closes at 2:30pm, generally people check-in after 2pm so we felt that was a bit odd. Late check-in has to be organised 24hrs prior to arrival. Even though it's on the less expensive side, I still don't feel like you get what you pay for. I've seen better facilities at camping grounds. Next time we'll know better :)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

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

Agnieszka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice single room, good facilities. Nice backpackers .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

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

6/10 Okay

LEE

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

후기

별로구요 깔끔했으면해요
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 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

8/10 Good

André

Liked: Cleanliness
Das Hostel ist riesig und leider auch etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Es ist zwar einigermaßen sauber aber der Putz bröckelt hier und da. Gut ist die Möglichkeit private Zimmer zu buchen, was einem sehr einfachem Hotel mit Gemeinschaftsbad gleich kommt. Die Rezeption ist leider nicht immer besetzt, was es gerade am Wochenende schwierig macht sein Gepäck noch bis zu einem späten Rückflug da zu lassen. Auch ein später Check In scheint mir kompliziert zu werden. Trotzdem, super Lage und alles da, was man zum überleben braucht.
Stayed 2 nights 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

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