Gorgeous old building that has kept its unique charm despite it's age! The fireplaces are a massive plus and there are sooo many comfy spots to curl up after a day of exploring Hobart! Affordable, like so reasonably priced! You're not just paying for a bed, you get a full on Tassie experience just from hanging out in the communal spaces! The location is perfect; close enough to walk everywhere but at the end of a busy street so a little bit quieter! The staff are so chill, really appreciated the vibe! Mutual respect amongst travellers and genuine opportunities to engage in social activities that don't break the bank! I'm a Melbourne girl, and when I need a break from the chaos of Vic I pop down to Tassie and it never fails to satisfy! Thanks for having me, will definitely be back with friends asap 🤘💚🐸

Stayed in August 2025

bunk beds were super shaky...

Staff were super friendly and amazing; vibe was definitely excellent - a real hostel soul!

Stayed in June 2025

kitchen

living room it's so confortable

Stayed in May 2025

The room was located upstairs , my husband booked it as it was advertised as ground floor . Disappointed when we got there .

Great location Except the room was upstairs difficult for my husband to assess . Room is nice n shower is great n room is clean . But service was not great . Have to ask for complimentary tea , coffee n milk each day .

Stayed in May 2025

Very basic and small bed with no curtain, small rooms.

Good location, big living room

Stayed in March 2025

The rooms smells a little bit bad, as well, are 14 people sleeping in the same place, so is understandable.

Great people working there, the guy at the reception was so kind.

Stayed in April 2025

Great location and quirkyness. Happy staff and relaxed. Lovely froggy 🐸 and paintings. But messy but it worked. Showers need more hooks and shelving Slightly over crowded Bunks a bit creaky Kitchen is rough and crowded but kept clean enough Fridges packed so difficult to find space.

Stayed in April 2025

Handy walking distance to top eateries and bar.

Stayed in March 2025

Small bedrooms, just a small aisle between the beds. No locker for suitcase and bigger luggage in the bedrooms available.

Nice and colourful paintings on the walls. Friendliy staff It was nice to have a sink with tab water in the bedroom.

Stayed in March 2025

staff really friendly and helpful

Stayed in March 2025

I stayed for only two days but I can tell that the kitchen and bathrooms are not ideal if you plan to stay long. The WiFi often is not working. No lockers in the dorm, just a common shelf and a small couch (!?). The kitchen is small and needs a deep clean. There isn't a lot of space and equipment to cook, the management should provide the guests boxes to store the food (maybe to borrow, like in many other hostels) and update the fridges (they are few and small, considering the amount of people in the hostel). You can find multiple showers and bathrooms only on the first floor, on the ground floor you can find only the toilets.

Great vibes, beautiful common area, private bathroom in the dorm and good location, near the centre.

Stayed in February 2025

It is a very good hostel for a young peoples .

Stayed in February 2025

The men's bathroom were really bad. No space, no privacy, not that clean. There is a really good atmosphere so people are happy, which is a good thing except when you want to sleep and that your bedroom is next to the lounge.

The lounge was really nice. Large room with big couches, nice reading area. It's a really nice place when you are in your 20's and love to talk to strangers.

Stayed in March 2025

Very noisy floors and not soundproof rooms. Room was super basic and could’ve fit a wardrobe. Hostel is very old.

Huge hostel, kitchen had lots of appliances, generally it was clean

Stayed in March 2025

The kitchen sometimes was clean but sometimes was messy, but maybe because people didn’t wash their dishes after using them. Also the fridge had a bad smell but again, maybe too many food for one fridge. I didn’t enjoy the bathrooms but it is not a hotel so it is comprehensive.

The 6 beds room was nice, people were quiet all the time, lights were turned off early at night, the bed was good, maybe the pillow was very flat but it was still ok.

Stayed in February 2025

Lightning and sound-proofing facilities are poor. Not enough fridge to store foods.

Late check-in

Stayed in February 2025

No fridge in room and fridges in kitchen were full. The wait at reception could be slow but I did appreciate the receptionist taking the time with us to show us our room and the facilities so can’t expect speedy service when the same courtesy is shown to others.

Room and bed was comfortable. I didn’t realise I had booked a backpackers so I was shocked when I arrived. This changed when I saw how friendly the staff and other guests were and how clean the facilities were. Great location. Staff were very helpful and polite.

Stayed in February 2025

Found bed sheets stained on arrival but changed quickly

Staff friendly and professional

Stayed in February 2025

No parking availability

The staff was very friendly and the private room was brand new

Stayed in February 2025

I booked for a twin, which fortunately I didn't need, but is not what I got. It is some time since I've stayed at a hostel and forgot that this one didn't have an en suite or a cafe. I don't like going to the ladies toilet late at night. I didn't realise (and that could be my fault) that no towels were supplied. A bit of a nuisance.

It was convenient to where I needed to go on Saturday

Stayed in February 2025

The building is old and a bit run down. It is also a bit noisy

The Apartment was a self contained unit with its own kitchen Andrew bathroom. Kitchen had a full size fridge and oven and a microwave. All the basic necessities were provided. The bedroom had a comfortable bed, a lounge & TV

Stayed in February 2025

Rooms too small, no aircon or fan

Common areas

Stayed in February 2025

the wifi was really poor which I don't think is acceptable in this day and age

I liked the quietness of the room we had - even though it was par of the overall backpackers it was separated and very easy to relax in. I liked the fact that the Pickled Frog was early always open and accessible. I liked th cleanliness of the room.

Stayed in February 2025

Room #1 has totally preventable EXIT sign with massive flashing light 24/7 not allowing any guests to sleep properly . This is the only room ive seen this in after staying in. Dozens of hostels around the world where the guessst have to literally building blanket and clothes fortressses to be able to close the eyes at night. All the toilets latches and around the door knobs had years of accumulated filth.... And soap dispenses empty.

Great vibes from everyone

Stayed in February 2025