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Elkes Backpackers Darwin Reviews

112 Mitchell Street, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia

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59%Overall Rating

From 11 ratings
  • 64%Character
  • 58%Security
  • 62%Location
  • 64%Staff
  • 60%Atmosphere
  • 47%Cleanliness

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40%

Pretty much dirty.... and not really too relaxing.....

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


53%

I was disappointed to find no internet connection. Our beds were very dirty, and the room was pretty filthy--covered in food and other items by people who live there. (A lot of people seemed to be living there temporarily to work in the city, therefore the rooms were like dirty apartments) Other than that it was wakable from the city. The outside was pretty with lots of plants, and nice ice-cold pool to dip in to relieve the heat. Close to a pretty park. Very friendly people and stafff in genera

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


47%

It's very old and not clean - i wouldn't come back. the kitchen doesn't have much facilities and the bathrooms are old and just okay! not recommended!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


67%

Ok place, would be nice if it was lockers in the room. Oterwise, very helpful and friendly staff.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Norway
  • Female 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


73%

No free internet acccess as advertised. None of my dormmates or me ever had the free breakfast. Second cheapest hostel in Darwin, and everyone is pretty friendly. About 20-30 min walk to city center.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (9 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
I have amended the free breakfast. Owner of Hostel ceased breakfast in December 2011. Free internet is not advertised anywhere. Thankyou for your response

30%

There is no facilities for cooking, no common room, no free breakfast as advertised. The staff is beeing just polite. It's a bit away from the city if you compare with some other backpackers which would be just a little bit more expensive. I would definitely recommend to pay a bit more fore something nicer ....

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Male 18-24
  • (5 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
We have three kitchens and a TV room so dont know why you have stated NO cooking facilities or common room????? Free breakfast has ceased since December I have now amended the Hostelworld site to reflect this. Thankyou for your comments

73%

This is a nice hostel to that price. The pool is small, nice and very charming. The staff is alright. Aircondition and everything blissfully works. My whole experience of the hostel is absolutely positive and well worth of your money.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Norway
  • Female 18-24
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thankyou for your comments. Nice to receive positive, accurate comments.

87%

Really chilled out and laid back hostel with a nice friendly atmosphere. There was a good variety of people staying here, lots of different ages and nationalities. Not just a load of young people wanting to party all the time! There was quite a few different areas you could sit and chill out in which was nice and it made it easier to avoid any people you didn't want to see. About a 15 minute walk in to town and to the supermarket. Free wifi at the library and the mall. All in all a great place!




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