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Backpack Oz Reviews

144 Wakefield St, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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83%Overall Rating

From 88 ratings
  • 81%Character
  • 83%Security
  • 85%Location
  • 87%Staff
  • 80%Atmosphere
  • 81%Cleanliness

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93%

best breakfast (til 10.30!!!!) and bbq we ever had in a hostel!! nice atmosphere, helpful and friendly staff, very clean. the free internet is a bit slow, though.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


87%

It was such a great time in that hostel. You could feel that everyone feels very comfortable there. It was a great atmosphere and i wanna say thank you to the staff for providing bbq and breakfast!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


97%

we really enjoyed our short stay at backpack oz. the internet was fast. I really liked the living/common room areas, the staff and other backpackers were extremely friendly. The bathrooms were a little dirty, but I think that could be down to the age of the property. I would recommend the hostel to my friends and other travelers. the staff were helpful and was excellent value for money!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Mixed Group 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


97%

Fantastic atmosphere and friendly staff. Everything was perfect although a better wifi woud be much appreciated.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


87%

Staff very friendly and helpful.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


83%

The staff is friendly and helpful. They just have to improve their snooker's skills

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


83%

Best hostel I stayed in so far after having travelled for 6 months now. I can recommend it very strongly!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 41+
  • (2 reviews)


100%

The atmosphere is really good in this hostel and they offer free dinner on Wednesdays. The only thing that I did not like so much was that the rooms are above the cummunal areas & the hostel pub so it is a bit noisy as long as people are there. But the rest is great.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


90%

The kitchen was well equipped and I enjoyed the free barbecue night on Wednesdays. Also a few other social nights whilst I was there including DVD nights on Sundays with free popcorn and a killer pool competition. All good fun. The staff were really helpful and booked some tours for me. The beds were really comfortable but the room was a bit cold. There was a nice vibe to the hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Female 25-30
  • (6 reviews)


70%

Good Hostel! organized and clean facilities! On the website they say: Free Fast Wi-fi... The Wifi is veeeeeery bad and slow. Breakfast is good! They close the kitchen 9.30 pm, I don't like that cuz u cannot get into the fridge for ur food. People are coming in groups to this hostel, that makes it hard to manage a good atmosphere... Otherwise its a good place. I liked Hostel 109 more!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Sweden
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Gutes Hostel, wir sind 3 Nächte dort geblieben und würden nächstes mal wieder dort übernachten.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


93%

Great place - suitable for any kind of traveller! Very welcoming staff, fun place & everything was clean!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 25-30
  • (6 reviews)


67%

Good athmosphere, clean and well-explain by the office people. Very confortable bed and sheet. Good internet connexion everywhere in the backpackers.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


87%

Friendly staff, excellent location, would definitely stay there again!

  • Avid Traveller
  • 18 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 18-24
  • (10 reviews)


60%

I checked into the 6 bed female dorm at Backpack Oz and could not last a day.When I stepped in,I was greeted by an explosion of mess thanks to the occupants who looked like they hv been living there for yrs.I was woken up in the morning by a man's voice in the bottom bunk.Locks on toilet doors half broken and lights go off(energy saving).I had to turn them on in my towel.Some showers no hot water at night.Lack of power points.Stay at The Guesthouse for cleaner,newer facilities.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Singapore
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Backpackers can be a bit untidy but rest assured that the room is cleaned daily. There was 1 broken toilet door lock but that was fixed within 24 hours and we have checked the showers and it is all OK (no other guests complained and trust us ... if the hot water is not working we hear about it!). It sounds like our sister property The Guest House (just across the road) was more your style. Happy travels and thanks for staying with us.

100%

Best hostel I had so far in Australia!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


93%

Great atmosphere and free pool table!!


90%

Great hostel, close to town. Fantastic staff, transfers to the airport and free breakfast.

  • Globetrotter
  • 03 Apr 2012
  • AbbyStables
  • England
  • Female 25-30
  • (21 reviews)


87%

Good hostel with lovely staff, big common area to hang out in and meet people and free breakfast is always a bonus and oh very handy when getting the airport shuttle bus as it is directly across the road from the hostel!


87%

Internet was not so fast. One of the better hostels I had in Australia.


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