Featuring a garden, shared lounge, restaurant and free WiFi, Swansea Backpackers is located in Swansea, 700 metres from Nine Mile Beach and 2 km from Schouten House Beach. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The hostel features family rooms. You can play darts at the hostel, and the area is popular for cycling. The nearest airport is Hobart Airport, 118 km from Swansea Backpackers.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 double bed
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1 bunk bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.5
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.3
Free WiFi
7.5
Low score for Swansea
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Sue
    Australia Australia
    Swansea backpackers is well located on the East Coast of Tasmania with easy day access to tourist destinations. It has everything that you need for your stay & is comfortable.
  • Samuel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Extremely clean and spacious common areas. The lady on reception was very helpful, gave me some information. Very reasonable price, too.
  • Kelvin
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Central for our trip around tasmania. We are going home tomorrow after logging up 3300 kms on this little island

Property surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Barkmill Bakery and Tavern
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern
  • Bark Mill Bakery & Restaurant
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch

Facilities of Swansea Backpackers

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 2 restaurants
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Darts
  • Table tennis
  • Billiards
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Services
  • Shuttle service
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Wellness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English

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.

House rules

Swansea Backpackers takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 21:00

Check-out

From 06:00 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 18 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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash Bankcard Swansea Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

FAQs about Swansea Backpackers

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Billiards
    • Table tennis
    • Canoeing
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Bicycle rental
    • Beach

  • Swansea Backpackers has 2 restaurants:

    • Barkmill Bakery and Tavern
    • Bark Mill Bakery & Restaurant

  • Swansea Backpackers is 850 yards from the centre of Swansea. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • The nearest beach is just 550 yards from Swansea Backpackers. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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