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Civic Guest House

Townsville

Within walking distance from the beach and close to a range of shops, Civic Guest House offers free WiFi.

N
Noah
From
Switzerland
The staff was amazing, the rooms nice and quiet
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,446 reviews
Price from
US$45.43
1 night, 2 adults

Reef Lodge Backpackers

Townsville

Reef Lodge Backpackers has a fitness centre, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Townsville.

P
Percy
From
Canada
The location was good about 15 minutes walk to shopping district mall and same to ferry terminal and Greyhound bus stop as for Reef lodge itself was good and would consider to stay longer if have more time in Australia like 5 nights or longer like 10
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 249 reviews
Price from
US$53.98
1 night, 2 adults

Avenues Xchange

Aitkenvale (Near Townsville)

Set in Aitkenvale, 3.1 km from Townsville 400 Racetrack Start / Finish line, Avenues Xchange offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

F
Fujii
From
Japan
The manager is so friendly and kind The property is so clean. They’ve got a nice pool, veranda, and living room. It was a short-term stay but I’ll definitely come back there if I visit Townsville again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews
Price from
US$65.84
1 night, 2 adults

Bounce Magnetic Island and Koala Park - formerly Roamer

Horseshoe Bay (Near Townsville)

Bounce Magnetic Island and Koala Park - formerly Roamer showcases open-air building designs and communal spaces for guests.

E
Elli
From
Finland
Cute, calm hostel. Amazing for relaxing and recharging. Clean and nice-looking. And they have yoga Mon-Fri :) (not free tho)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,238 reviews
Price from
US$52.67
1 night, 2 adults

Nomads Magnetic Island

Nelly Bay (Near Townsville)

Nomads Magnetic Island hostel is situated on the beach of Magnetic Island, only 20-minutes by ferry from Townsville. All room types are cleaned daily, with all beds made with fresh clean linen.

C
Cunningham
From
Ireland
The location, the bar and the facilities
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 956 reviews
Price from
US$181.38
1 night, 2 adults

Seaside Lodge Hostel Townsville- right next to coles, 2 mins walk to strand & CBD- Passport required

Townsville

Set in Townsville within 1.4 km of Reef HQ and 2.8 km of Townsville 400 Racetrack Start / Finish line, Seaside Lodge Hostel Townsville- right next to coles, 2 mins walk to strand & CBD- Passport...

E
Eric
From
Australia
Clean, well managed and not noisy.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 311 reviews

CStay

Picnic Bay (Near Townsville)

Facing the beachfront, CStay offers 2-star accommodation in Picnic Bay and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and shared lounge.

m
macarena
From
Chile
Good location, close to the beach and public transport. Very comfortable garden with hammocks and a small pool. Well-equipped kitchen, good internet connection, and clean bathroom. USB socket near the bed, air-conditioned room and a refrigerator in the room
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 369 reviews
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 249 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Townsville

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 311 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Townsville

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,446 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Picnic Bay

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 369 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Aitkenvale

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews

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Avg. price/night: US$45.22
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,446 reviews
One of the best hostels we’ve ever stayed at. The kitchen is super spacious and you have everything you need (even an air fryer). Rooms are nice and super clean. The patio is nice as well. All staff is beyond, but special mention to Arthur who might have been the best ever in all hotels we’ve ever been to.
Guest review by
Victoria
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$45.22
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,446 reviews
I have travelled consistently in hostels for the last 5 years and this was the best hostel that I’ve experienced. The amenities were all functional, clean and they had clean hand towels and clean bath mats. This alone speaks volumes about how well this hostel is maintained. The pool is magnificent. This hostel was a breath of fresh air on the journey of hostel life for a seasoned backpacking traveller.
Guest review by
Clarissa
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$45.22
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,446 reviews
A bit more of a dated old style hostel. But everything was clean, comfortable and safe.
Guest review by
kelsey
Young couple