About

According to guest reviews the Backpackers Imperial Hotel has “super comfy beds” and is situated in “such a great location”.

The Backpackers Imperial Hotel is located in the heart of the Hobart CBD. We are within walking distance from the famous Salamanca Place and Market, the waterfront, parks, museums, shopping, cafes, pubs and restaurants. The Tourist Information Centre, supermarket, banks as well as public transport are also just a stone’s throw away.

We are on levels one to three upstairs in the old Imperial Arcade which is a piece of Hobart’s Victorian architecture, first established in 1870.

We offer a variety of private and dorm rooms for the budget traveler. We boast the comfiest mattresses in town and we provide the beds fully made up for you on your arrival. We have spacious common areas with lounges and widescreen TVs, Netflix as well as a large clean kitchen and dining room to cook and enjoy your meals.

Our friendly staff is looking forward to helping you enjoy your stay with us and in Hobart.

Amenities:
* Located right in the “Centre of the City”
* 50 m from public transport
* Free Wifi
* Two spacious lounge areas
* Pool table, board games, book exchange
* TV & Netflix
* Fully equipped kitchen & dining area
* Multiple shared bathrooms (separate female/male), recently renovated
* Linen provided, beds made up on arrival
* Towel hire, $2 each, free towels for private room bookings (on request)
* Lockers in room for each guest (own padlock required)
* Laundry facilities (extra charge)
* Luggage storage (free for up to 48h after check-out)
* Free city street parking overnight
* Multi-storey secure car park next door (extra charge)
* Late night entrance
* 24 h on-site security manager, CCTV

* We currently do offer discounted rates for a minimum stay of 4 weeks, just ask our reception for more information.

Group Bookings: Any bookings for five or more guests traveling together is considered as a group booking. Please contact us directly by phone or email prior to the booking (otherwise your booking may not be accepted). A security deposit of $100 per person is mandatory.

Check-In: At your check-in you will be asked to provide the credit card of the booking/a credit card in the guests' name and government issued photo identification (e.g. passport, driver's license). Check-in is available after 1:00 PM. Reception closes at 2:30 PM. If you require a late check-in after 2:30 PM please call 24 hours before your arrival. Check-ins must be before 3 PM and payment in full will be required prior to arriving.
**Key drop box for late check ins at Night Entry door.****

Security Deposit: It is at our discretion to ask for a key/room deposit on check-in.

Minimum Age: Please note the guests' minimum age for staying at our Backpackers is 18 years.

The hostel does not have a car park. However, there is a secure car park located 100 m from the property (fees apply). Parking on the street is free overnight.

Please provide your contact number while you made a booking, we reserve to cancel your booking without any notification and refund for any bookings without a valid contact number.

House Rules

Check In

13:00 - 14:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Luggage Storage
  • Tours/Travel Desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Reception (limited hours)
  • Internet access
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Reviews

8.0Fabulous(459)
  • Value for Money
    8.0
  • Security
    6.7
  • Atmosphere
    6.7
  • Cleanliness
    8.7
  • Staff
    7.3
  • Location
    10.0
  • Facilities
    8.7
Stayed in Mar 2025
5.1
L
Lewis
Male, 18-24, England
Cockroach infested kitchen
Stayed in Jan 2025
4.6
M
Monica
Female, 31-40, USA
They changed the picture the room. I thought I was getting I did not get. I was in a little closet, but whatever it served its purpose, but I was definitely misled. A cleaning lady came the second day I was there but the layer of dust on everything. I literally had to pull the bed away from the wall, clean the whole room layers of dust everywhere. It was gross. The bed layers of dust on it I had to wash everything the bathrooms come on. I get it. They’re high traffic, beautiful building, though
Stayed in Jan 2025
6.6
C
Cheryl
Female, 41+, USA
The kitchen was a complete mess. Not enough bowls or forks, but plenty of butter knives. The stoves are induction stoves and not all of the pans work, so you will be better off getting one from the drying rack. Just make sure you clean it first. They are all a mess and are non-stick with the coating scraped off. Fridges were gross because everyone stores their food in bags, so air can't circulate. No hot water in the shower, but plenty in the kitchen. Bathrooms and rooms were clean.
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Location

138 Collins Street, Hobart, Australia
0.2km from city centre