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The Central City Backpackers

138 Collins St, Hobart TAS, 7000, Australia
The Central City Backpackers
Real Traveler Rating: 4.0 out of 5 based on 42 reviews from 1 source
Recommended
Clean: Rating of 3.7 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
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Recommended
Based on 42 reviews
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  • Overall: Rating of 4.0 out of 5

    "Nice base in hobart though, would recommend." source Hostelworld

  • Clean: Rating of 3.7 out of 5

    "The whole place looks like it could do with a good clean." source Hostelworld

  • Location: Rating of 4.6 out of 5

    "Central location, door locks/security could be improved as could the toilet/shower facilities." source Hostelworld

    "I liked the location, but there are lots of stairs." source Hostelworld

    "Great location and the staff are brilliant." source Hostelworld

    "Good Location in centre of Hobart." source Hostelworld

  • Room

    "We booked 6-bed room but was upgraded to 4-bed room and got 2 additional blankets for each person (3 blankets per person, which is very warm). However, this might be due to low season for tourists so they have plenty of available rooms and blankets :)." source Hostelworld

More information on The Central City Backpackers

This is the top seafood restaurant in town. Service is leisurely, but if you're in the mood for a prolonged meal, the menu might include a full range of seasonal vegetables, peppers stuffed with seafood mousse, dorada (gilthead sea bream) cooked in a salt crust, baked sea bream, turbot with clams, grilled hake or monkfish, grilled squid, shellfish soup, or shellfish rice. If you're not in the mood for fish, try the grilled beefsteak with several choices of sauce. Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

Total Rooms:

80

Price

Main courses 19€-30€ ($25-$39),P

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, MC, V

Reservations

Reservations recommended

Directions

Should you arrive by air, there are two options for the twenty minute drive into the City. The airport shuttle bus is $15.00 one way, or $25.00 return. Taxis are approx. $35 weekdays and $40 weekends. Both will drop you off at Central City Backpackers.If arriving by bus from within Tasmania- Redline Terminal is 2 1/2 blocks from the Central City Backpackers, straight down Liverpool Street (towards the City), turn right onto Murray Street and then left onto Collins Street- Tassielink Terminal is straight down Elizabeth Street, and turn right after the mall onto Collins Street

Hours

Mon-Sat 1:30-3:30pm and 9-11:30pm

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