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Avenues Xchange

1.0 star property
Hostel in Townsville with free parking

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
Dining
Lobby sitting area
Front of property
Avenues Xchange provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Single Room | Free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shower, towels, toilet paper

Queen Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Shower, towels, toilet paper

Single Bed in Twin Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shower, towels, toilet paper

Bed in 4 Bunk Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bed in 6 Bunk Dormitory | Free WiFi

Bed in 6 Bunk Dormitory

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bed in 8 Bunk Dormitory | Free WiFi

Bed in 8 Bunk Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
8-10 The Avenue, Hermit Park, QLD, 4812

What's nearby

  • Castle Hill - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Mater Hospital Pimlico - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Queensland Country Bank Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • The Strand Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Townsville Station - 6 min drive
  • Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sun Hotel - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Riviera Hermit Park - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Centenary Hotel - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪West End Hotel - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Avenues Xchange

Hostel near Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
Avenues Xchange provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Avenues Xchange include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and toilet paper
  • Communal kitchens, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Avenues Xchange Hermit Park
Avenues Xchange Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Avenues Xchange Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Hermit Park

Frequently asked questions

Does Avenues Xchange have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Avenues Xchange pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Avenues Xchange?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Avenues Xchange?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Avenues Xchange?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Avenues Xchange located?

Located in Hermit Park, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Anderson Park Botanical Gardens and Townsville Museum and Historical Society. Mater Hospital Pimlico and Reid Park Street Circuit are also within 2 mi (3 km). Townsville Station is 23 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Avenues Xchange Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 48 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smooth check in and check out!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is friendly and very accomodating
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Prachi

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is a very basic place. Never to go back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

ROSITA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, safe, and homely. Friendly, helpful staff at front desk..
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lily

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lots of bugs and ants in the property, however, staff were friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ThoughCrowded it's well managed and clean Bradley deserves Kudos to his work
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very relaxing and comfortable stay. The management were always ready to help with anything.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The greeting at reception was extremely polite and friendly, the staff were polite and respectful of privacy and open to help in any way possible. Rooms were very clean and as was the rest of the property.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leisha

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff went above and beyond to help l. Many thks
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice family business, they can't help that visitors think calling Africa at 3 am but forgetting they have a phone- so not need to scream to be heard...
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Nice and tidy, quiet area.

Staff/ Owners were fantastic and friendly, extremely helpful in any way they could provide.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

james

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quiet. Clean
Stayed 27 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A grand old gem that I consider myself fortunate to have stumbled across. I have booked in for my next stay and plan to stay again when I am in Townsville. Great staff, clean, safe and ticks all of my boxes.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness
Basic but clean and nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I wasn't used to a shared toilet and shower, but the other occupants were very amenable and the overall experience was good. If you are used to the shared amenities this is a very good option.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a grand old building with an interesting history. The manager was lovely to deal with. My Queen room had the basics and was clean and tidy. There were 2 toilets and 2 showers on the ground floor but watch out if the toilet paper has run out by early morning! The lounge area upstairs is great! Some parking behind the building but I had to park on the street - which was fine. I stayed for 3 nights and would definitely stay there again.
Corridor downstairs
Dining area downstairs
Queen room
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Drain at front of property is not in properly and makes a noise when a car drives over it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

shannon

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was ok
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Elisabeth

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky Gudge

Xor
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Cintia

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anggelia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

ARIEL

Disliked: Room comfort
My room is connected to the back exit...laundry....toilets...Smoking area. Plus the swimming pool is at the back... So noisy most of the time..Smoke coming inside the room..Most guest dont respect others..i thought i was in another country!!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

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