About

The Pickled Frog has been a haven for Hobart travellers since colonial times.

Painted in unmissable Kermit green, our hostel is a landmark on Liverpool Street.

We’ve been voted Hobart’s number one backpacker’s hostel three years running. You don’t get better than that.

We know what backpackers want.
We have the hottest showers and the coldest beers.
Our rooms are the cleanest and our free internet is super-fast.

We know you’ll want to meet new people, make new friends and feel right at home by our open fire.

We have all the shared space you need to curl up in an armchair and upload your selfies in peace or join the happy crowd at the bar and find a partner to play pool.

Our rooms are comfy, our beds are soft and our staff won’t rest until you do.

We’ll be your party house or your place of refuge.

Kick back and relax or rev up for a big night out – The Pickled Frog is your home in Hobart.

From wine, beer and food festivals to hot-ticket arts and music events, Hobart hosts a lot of parties.

The Pickled Frog is a stone’s throw from the best pubs and grub. Our super friendly staff know all the happening spots in town.

If you’re keen to go rugged and explore the great Tassie wilderness, we know what to see and how to get there.

And when you come back to town worn out from breathing the world’s cleanest air, we’ll give you cheap beers during Happy Hour and great company.

Nothing’s too much trouble at The Pickled Frog.

The Pickled Frog
Backpackers Hostel
Explore Tasmania, your adventure starts with us

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 21:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Luggage Storage
  • Tours/Travel Desk
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Reviews

7.8Very Good(2408)
  • Value for Money
    7.6
  • Security
    8.1
  • Atmosphere
    7.8
  • Cleanliness
    6.4
  • Staff
    9.2
  • Location
    8.8
  • Facilities
    6.6
Stayed in Apr 2026
10
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Jade
Female, 41+, Australia
One of the best hostels I've stayed in. The environment was really welcoming & friendly. A great atmosphere, and many different 'spaces' to chill- Outside seating, bar & reception sofas, dining tables & 'booths', pool table & sofas, & TV room with couches. Everything about this hostel just worked, it was set up and managed extremely well. The dorms were spacious with comfortable beds & thick linen provided. Storage facilities & security. Large communal kitchen. Amazing helpful staff.
Stayed in Apr 2026
9.4
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Suzie
Female, 18-24, France
The hostel with the best vibe and atmosphere I’ve ever stayed in, with plenty of evening activities, lots of communal spaces, and brilliant staff. One slight downside: clearly not enough space in the kitchen, either for guests or for storing our food. And the fridges don’t seem to be in the best condition (my food went off just as quickly as if I hadn’t put it in the fridge).
Stayed in Apr 2026
5.1
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Jennifer
Female, 18-24, England
This hostel is for the seasoned traveller who doesn’t care about cleanliness or hygiene. The sheets I and my sister received were stained with unknowable substances and the whole property had an overall putrid stank. Neither of us could sleep during our stay through the smell or the roommate who snored like a broken road train. A lot of effort seems to go into their social events and attempts to have a social vibe. If only more effort was put into the upkeep and cleanliness of the place.
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Location

281 Liverpool St, Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
0.8km from city centre