Awarded with 2013-2019 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence and Hall of Fame Awards, 1849 Backpackers Albany is located in the centre of Albany and overlooking Princess Royal Harbour and Anzac Peace Park. The property features free unlimited WiFi and a spacious guest lounge with cable TV including sport and movie channels. All rooms at Albany 1849 Backpackers Hotel offer access to shared bathroom and laundry facilities. The property offers 1 commercial guest kitchen. Guests can enjoy the sun terrace and gardens with BBQ facilities, relax in the games room or play a game on the grass soccer pitch and volleyball court. Guests can make use of a covered street theatre stage with lighting and musical instruments. 1849 Backpackers Albany is situated a short stroll from the shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs in the town centre. Mount Clarence and Mount Melville are both a 5-minute drive away. Free parking is available on site.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast info

Halal, Kosher

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
1 double bed
and
1 bunk bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.2
Facilities
6.4
Cleanliness
6.6
Comfort
6.6
Value for money
6.9
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
6.5
Low score for Albany
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Property surroundings

Facilities of 1849 Backpackers Albany

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Beach
  • Badminton equipment
  • Tennis equipment
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Darts
  • Table tennis
  • Billiards
  • Games room
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Snack bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
    Additional charge
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Minimarket on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Wellness
  • Fitness centre
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Irish
  • Italian

House rules

1849 Backpackers Albany takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 22:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
6+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 33 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Eftpos Cash 1849 Backpackers Albany accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 1.9% charge when you pay with a credit card.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform 1849 Backpackers Albany in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

FAQs about 1849 Backpackers Albany

  • 1849 Backpackers Albany offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Billiards
    • Games room
    • Snorkelling
    • Table tennis
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Tennis equipment
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bicycle rental
    • Movie nights
    • Badminton equipment
    • Beach
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Walking tours
    • Live music/performance
    • Live sport events (broadcast)

  • The nearest beach is just 250 yards from 1849 Backpackers Albany. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at 1849 Backpackers Albany is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • 1849 Backpackers Albany is 400 yards from the centre of Albany. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at 1849 Backpackers Albany may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at 1849 Backpackers Albany can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Halal
    • Kosher