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Downtown Backpackers Reviews

91 East Street Rockhampton, 4700, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia

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50%

It was posted on the door, that you have to check in at the bar, but not at which one. Security is very bad - I never had to show a passport or other ID and he also told me, that I can check out earlier and put the key in the key drop box, but this box wasnt working - so if I would let it there in - everyone could take it and took the things from the room (from the other one). Very dirty room and bad air (perhaps from the other inhabitant?!) For 1 night its ok, but wont stay longer.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Austria
  • Male 25-30
  • (8 reviews)


46%

no reception. no information. i hiked through the city until the damn pub next door was open. There i got my key and paid for the room. the only guy i saw living there was my roommate. the only pro is that the aircon worked very well. next time i take the review more seriously

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


63%

I didn't like the fact that there is no reception. You have to checkin at the bar below and you get no map or information about the city. Besides, the facilities are grose and you can see that they've already had a long life!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Austria
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


53%

Toilets and kitchen are quite dirty. No pickup service from the railway station, no lockers. Noisy as there are life performances several times a week (although the music is nice). Good location though.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


46%

This is a very strange place!! On the plus side i did have my own room with a doulbe bed and sink when i had booked a dorm. However i felt more like i was in a bedsit rather than hostel. I only saw one other guy stayin there so the was NO atmosphere. However the kitchen is nice and big and clean. It is also above a pub which did do an amazing Steak. If you are looking for somewhere to just stay one night and lay you head then this is grand - but i won't want to stay any longer than 1 nigh

  • Avid Traveller
  • 23 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 18-24
  • (10 reviews)


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  • 61%

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  • From 11 ratings
  • 58%Character
  • 56%Security
  • 76%Location
  • 65%Staff
  • 47%Fun
  • 60%Cleanliness

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  • 19 Nov 2011 (50%)
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