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Central Backpackers - Hostel

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel with nightclub and bar/lounge

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Free WiFi
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Free WiFi
Free WiFi

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Free WiFi

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Fridge
TV
Washer/dryer
Ceiling fan
Separate bath and shower
Microwave
Oven
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Double Room)

Highlights

Fridge
TV
Washer/dryer
Ceiling fan
Separate bath and shower
Microwave
Oven
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Triple Room

Highlights

Fridge
TV
Washer/dryer
Ceiling fan
Separate bath and shower
Microwave
Oven
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (6 Bed Dorm)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fridge
TV
Washer/dryer
Ceiling fan
Separate bath and shower
Microwave
Oven
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (4 Bed Dorm)

Highlights

Fridge
TV
Washer/dryer
Ceiling fan
Separate bath and shower
Microwave
Oven
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

Standard Shared Dormitory (Female Only)

Highlights

Fridge
Washer/dryer
Ceiling fan
Separate bath and shower
Microwave
Oven
Stovetop
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Fridge
TV
Washer/dryer
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Oven
  • Sleeps 1
  • 10 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fridge
Washer/dryer
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Microwave
Oven
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
88 Grafton Street, Coffs Harbour, NSW, 2450

Getting around

  • Coffs Harbour Station - 4 min drive
  • Coffs Harbour, NSW (CFS) - 6 min drive

About this property

Central Backpackers - Hostel

Hostel near Big Banana Fun Park
Consider a stay at Central Backpackers - Hostel and take advantage of a nightclub, a terrace and laundry facilities. In addition to a bar and conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Tour/ticket information, ATM/banking services and a billiards/pool table
  • Free newspapers, a TV in reception and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Central Backpackers - Hostel have amenities, such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens with fridges, microwaves and ovens
  • Stovetops, cookware/dishes/utensils and electric kettles

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Nightclub
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Portable fan
  • Shared accommodation
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Central Backpackers - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Central Backpackers - Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Central Backpackers - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Central Backpackers - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Central Backpackers - Hostel located?

Situated in Coffs Harbour, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Coffs Central and Solitary Islands Marine Park. Coffs Harbour Court House and Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery are also within 10 minutes.

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Central Backpackers - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 48 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

JonathanSmith

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attached Bistro good prices and value for money food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Todd&Cat, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was cheap and acceptable. Only problem was room claimed to have a ceiling fan which was actually just a pedestal desk-fan mounted to the wall lol but overall great, decent fun gypsy family pub place perfect for late night rest stop base camp. Games room, pokies and kids place featuring 'Brum' (a novely ride replica of old skool ABC kids show) ☮All peace part of Aussie pride😊
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the worst hostels that we have ever stayed in and we have stayed in a lot of hostels in a lot of cities around the world. very unclean, extremely hot and hard to sleep, we were given a room with a big fan/generator right outside the window which was loud and prevented any airflow whatsoever making it even hotter and more uncomfortable to sleep. Some toilets were okay but some were very unclean with poo stains for the entire time we were there. One of the top bunk beds in our room was also half broken and disassembled with the entire safety rail and top railing missing making it very wobbly and unsafe. On top of this there was actual holes in the walls that weren't covered at all. Parking was also about a 5 minute walk away. This was a cheap stay but DEFINITELY not worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fan was so dirty it didn’t even blew air. No airco. Sink was blocked. Bed was holding on 2 screws and was bent. Stains on the bed sheets. Dead insects squashed on the walls. Run away from room 9 ! Kitchen fridge was filthy, disgusting ! Should I continue ? Worst backpack I’ve ever seen.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap place to stay for one night. One night is enough.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Airco kapot en ze doen er niks aan, te warm op de kamer
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
Fan in room was so thick with dust it directed the flow sideways instead of outwards. Room sink needs drain clean as the flow backs up in lieu of normal drainage Bed was clean as was doona. I was in room 9.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Good value for money and handy to stay there- secure and quiet too
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very noisey room and the fan didn’t work. Room hadn’t been vacuumed in a while
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were super helpful with helping with directions and sending codes to get in. I liked that there was secure parking off the street.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not recommended .

The rooms were dirty. The sink looked like it’s never been cleaned. My husband was bitten by bed bugs. The sheets felt like plastic. Apparently not the worst in Coffs Harbour so that’s something.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Me and my two teenage children stayed in a room to sleep 3 with shared bathroom, in summer. It was a last minute deal and were grateful to have a bed to sleep in.. The building is old so taking that into account the place was relatively clean. Common areas smelt bad, stale, but were clean with exception of the ancient carpet. The room, I'm sure it had been cleaned cause the smell of disinfectant hurt my nostrils. No aircon, no fan and no screen on windows. Window opens to the balcony which is a common area for the smokers. Fellow guests have no consideration for others with regards to noise. The doors on every room bang super loud when closing. Mattress was so old I could feel every spring in it. For a backpackers style accommodation even, this is the worst I've experienced. Bistro was lovely with great affordable meals and The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely dirty. The place needs a bit of pest control. Toilets dirty kitchen and room terrible dirty
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never had an experience like this and it was really easy, simple and cheap :)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed for a week. It's overpriced even when the Hostel conditions are not worth it. The kitchen was messy and dirty. There's not enough lightning. At least the bathroom was clean, and my bed was clean and comfy.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's not a hostel I'm sure I'll come back too. The reception was friendly and upgraded me to a better room without further discussion since my actually room/bed in dorm was not clean at all. The new room was clean, but the lock on the door didn't work. All in all very disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Charlotte

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Alleen uit pure noodzaak.

Ik had dit hostel geboekt omdat ze nog als enigen een bed hadden die avond. Het enige voordeel aan dit hostel is dat het op loopafstand is van de greyhound bus stop, maar daar is ook alles wel mee gezegd. De receptie was permanent onbemand. De kamer was smerig, het tapijt op de vloer zag eruit alsof het al heel lang niet gestofzuigd was. De kamer was slecht geventileerd en meurde een beetje. Lekkage aan de muur. Stapelbed niet aan de muur gefixeerd en daardoor enorm gammel. De keuken deed me denken aan een studentenhuis waar 15 corpsballen wonen. Er lag rauw vlees op de tafel wat van niemand was. Hostel zit aan een truckerweg en dichtbij een bar die muziek draait. Heel ver van het strand. De mensen die verder in het hostel verbleven waren ook niet heel toegankelijk, er hing absoluut geen backpackerssfeer. Ik ben na 1 nacht uitgecheckt en gelijk naar de YHA gegaan. Verder vond ik Coffs Harbour zelf niet heel boeiend als solo backpacker. Ik had die tijd liever gebruikt om langer in Byron Bay te blijven.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They didn't have wifi. I waited 20 mins for the check-in. No one was in the reception. They have parking area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Service was good. Room was next to giant neon lights, which went through the blinds.... Get better blinds
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Richard

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Checkin needed to wait for the bar staff at adjoining hotel. After that quickly checked in. My room was for 4 people (bunk beds) but i was only person in for full 2 days. One bunk didn't have any steps on it to reach top bunk. Very dates room and shower area, no air conditioning. Laundry only 1 washer and dryers. Hardly seen or heard anyone else during my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018