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Hostel Backpack Oz

144 Wakefield Street, Adelaide Central Business District, 5000 Adelaide, Australia – Great location - show map

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7.9
Good
242 reviews

Sam is really awesome and helpful!!!! They even have social dinner for ppl who is staying the hostel which is amazing.

Lianghua Australia

I loved this hostel and would absolutely stay here again! Wonderful treatment from the beginning. My flight arrived ridiculously early in the morning and they let me store my bags while I went out for the day. Upon check-in, the staff-member (actually, I think he was the manager or owner?) upgraded me from a 12-bed mixed dorm to a 6-bed female dorm, which was an incredible gesture! Between the friendly service, bathtub, balcony, etc., the hostel itself feels like a home - and a very clean one at that! They offer a free basic breakfast (toast, cereal, coffee, & tea), and the bread is delicious. They also offer free pizza, chili, and icecream / movie nights, which was great. Plenty of games, books, and video games at your disposal. Overall, a great place to stay.

Brianna United States of America

not only the place and staff but people who lives here offers such a great vibes. I stayed like for 5 days and I never felt homesick. Made some good friends from across the globe.

Shubhendra India

The nice staff and series of events hold and free food available several times a week. It’s very convenient to city center, short walking or a bus in front.

Ying Australia

Super friendly and helpful staff. Excellent environment for making new friends.

Anonymous Australia

excellent location, friendly staff and very clean premises. Good value for money and very close to CBD and public transport.

Stephen Australia

stayed at the hostel for a subsequent trip to the kangaroo island. I recommend this hostel to everyone. clean, comfortable, inexpensive, friendly atmosphere, friendly, helpful staff, great location. I especially wanted to note the incident that happened to me during my stay in Adelaide. Since the tour to the kangaroo island was for 2 days, one night I spent the night on the island. going on an excursion, I forgot a swimsuit in the hostel on the bed. Returning from the tour, I did not find him. The hostel staff willingly helped me solve this problem. They slept with me in the room. It turned out that she just took my swimsuit. I ordered me his registered mail in Sydney. Many thanks to them for this. I recommend this hostel to everyone during their stay in Adelaide

Светлана Australia

Staff were great and it was very clean x everyone friendly xx

Janet United Kingdom

It was quiet and people were friendly. I really appreciate the free meals they do at night although I didn’t eat at the hostel.

Andrea Australia

Friendly staff and great location. Loved the free dinners. Overall pretty clean.

Ronja Germany
7.9
Good
242 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Sam is really awesome and helpful!!!! They even have social dinner for ppl who is staying the hostel which is amazing.”
    Lianghua Lianghua Australia Australia
  • “I loved this hostel and would absolutely stay here again! Wonderful treatment from the beginning.”
    Brianna Brianna United States of America United States of America
  • “not only the place and staff but people who lives here offers such a great vibes. I stayed like for 5 days and I never felt homesick. Made some good friends from across the globe.”
    Shubhendra Shubhendra India India
  • “The nice staff and series of events hold and free food available several times a week. It’s very convenient to city center, short walking or a bus in front.”
    Ying Ying Australia Australia
  • “Super friendly and helpful staff. Excellent environment for making new friends.”
    Australia Australia
  • “excellent location, friendly staff and very clean premises. Good value for money and very close to CBD and public transport.”
    Stephen Stephen Australia Australia
  • “stayed at the hostel for a subsequent trip to the kangaroo island. I recommend this hostel to everyone. clean, comfortable, inexpensive, friendly atmosphere, friendly, helpful staff, great location.”
    Светлана Australia Australia
  • “Staff were great and it was very clean x everyone friendly xx”
    Janet Janet United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “It was quiet and people were friendly. I really appreciate the free meals they do at night although I didn’t eat at the hostel.”
    Andrea Andrea Australia Australia
  • “Friendly staff and great location. Loved the free dinners. Overall pretty clean.”
    Ronja Ronja Germany Germany

Categories:

  • Staff8.7
  • Facilities7.5
  • Cleanliness7.8
  • Comfort7.7
  • Value for money8.3
  • Location8.6
  • Free WiFi 6.8
Low score for Adelaide

Stay in the heart of Adelaide – Great location - show map

Backpack Oz offers affordable accommodations in Adelaide’s Central Market, just a 5-minute walk from the City Center. It offers a rooftop terrace, a beer garden and free Wi-Fi access.

Guests get a choice to stay in a lively shared room, or in the comfort of their own private room. Toilet and bathroom facilities are shared. All rooms air-conditioned, and kitchens and bathrooms are cleaned daily. The light-filled shared dining and lounge room offers a large flat-screen TV. Guests can enjoy free dinners each Monday and Wednesday nights.

The staff at the tour desk can assist in arranging trips to the Kangaroo Island, the Barossa Valley or the Flinders Ranges.

Oz Backpack is a 20-minute tram ride from the Glenelg Beach and a 15-minute walk from the dining options along Rundle Street. The Adelaide International Airport is a 15-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Backpack Oz has been welcoming Booking.com guests since May 2, 2012

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Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Bar

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

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Guest reviews

7.9
Good · 242 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff8.7
  • Facilities7.5
  • Cleanliness7.8
  • Comfort7.7
  • Value for money8.3
  • Location8.6
  • Free WiFi 6.8
Low score for Adelaide

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Lianghua Australia

    “Sam is really awesome and helpful!!!! They even have social dinner for ppl who is staying the hostel which is amazing.”

  • Brianna United States of America

    “I loved this hostel and would absolutely stay here again! Wonderful treatment from the beginning. My flight arrived ridiculously early in the morning and they let me store my bags while I went out for the day. Upon check-in, the staff-member (actually, I think he was the manager or owner?) upgraded me from a 12-bed mixed dorm to a 6-bed female dorm, which was an incredible gesture! Between the friendly service, bathtub, balcony, etc., the hostel itself feels like a home - and a very clean one at that! They offer a free basic breakfast (toast, cereal, coffee, & tea), and the bread is delicious. They also offer free pizza, chili, and icecream / movie nights, which was great. Plenty of games, books, and video games at your disposal. Overall, a great place to stay.”

  • Shubhendra India

    “not only the place and staff but people who lives here offers such a great vibes. I stayed like for 5 days and I never felt homesick. Made some good friends from across the globe.”

  • Ying Australia

    “The nice staff and series of events hold and free food available several times a week. It’s very convenient to city center, short walking or a bus in front.”

  • Anonymous Australia

    “Super friendly and helpful staff. Excellent environment for making new friends.”

  • Stephen Australia

    “excellent location, friendly staff and very clean premises. Good value for money and very close to CBD and public transport.”

  • Светлана Australia

    “stayed at the hostel for a subsequent trip to the kangaroo island. I recommend this hostel to everyone. clean, comfortable, inexpensive, friendly atmosphere, friendly, helpful staff, great location. I especially wanted to note the incident that happened to me during my stay in Adelaide. Since the tour to the kangaroo island was for 2 days, one night I spent the night on the island. going on an excursion, I forgot a swimsuit in the hostel on the bed. Returning from the tour, I did not find him. The hostel staff willingly helped me solve this problem. They slept with me in the room. It turned out that she just took my swimsuit. I ordered me his registered mail in Sydney. Many thanks to them for this. I recommend this hostel to everyone during their stay in Adelaide”

  • Janet United Kingdom

    “Staff were great and it was very clean x everyone friendly xx”

  • Andrea Australia

    “It was quiet and people were friendly. I really appreciate the free meals they do at night although I didn’t eat at the hostel.”

  • Ronja Germany

    “Friendly staff and great location. Loved the free dinners. Overall pretty clean.”

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Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Great location - show map
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Loucas Seafood Restaurant
    0 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Bean and Gone cafe
    0 miles
Natural Beauty
  • River River Torrens
    1.1 miles
  • Ocean/Sea Glenelg Beach
    7.1 miles
  • Mountain Mt Lofty Summit
    10.2 miles
Closest Airports
  • Adelaide Airport
    4 miles
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Amenities of Backpack Oz

Most popular amenities

Parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Happy hour Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Evening entertainment
  • Entertainment staff
  • Hiking Off-site
  • Pool table
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs AUD 17 per day.
Front Desk Services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French
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House rules Backpack Oz takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 8:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above are considered adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 60 years old

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash Backpack Oz accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. The legal guardian must provide a current photo ID or proof of guardianship if requested upon check-in.

You must be over the age of 18 to stay in dormitory rooms.

Please let Backpack Oz know your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note a valid passport or photo drivers license is required by all guests to check-in.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

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

Please inform Backpack Oz of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Backpack Oz

  • Backpack Oz is 1,950 feet from the center of Adelaide.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Backpack Oz (subject to availability):

    • Parking

  • Backpack Oz offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Pool table
    • Evening entertainment
    • Entertainment staff
    • Movie nights
    • Happy hour

  • Guests staying at Backpack Oz can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet

  • Check-in at Backpack Oz is from 8:00 AM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Backpack Oz may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.