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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.

C
Cloé
From
France
The room for 2 was nice with a bonus for the fridge. The bathroom was super clean !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,449 reviews
Price from
US$44.74
1 night, 2 adults

Reef Lodge Backpackers

Townsville

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

O
Olga
From
Australia
Simone and Dean are great hosts, they helped us out and offered a little upgrade on our room as well as extended our stay when we needed it. They also gave us some recommendations for local places that might be hiring people. The hostel itself is comfortable and really cute, loads of space in the kitchen and well equipped. Location is very central also
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 258 reviews
Price from
US$53.17
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.

M
Momoka
From
Australia
The property was clean overall. Especially kitchen was always cleaned up and most of the cooking utensils were there. Has a nice pool, free laundry , a trampoline. Anyway, the owner was really kind.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 72 reviews
Price from
US$64.84
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.

A
Anna
From
Czech Republic
Absolutely amazing experience. What a magical vibe of the place and the island. Breakfast with koalas one of the best experiences of my life. Beautiful accommodations and staff and bar
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,236 reviews
Price from
US$51.88
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.

J
Julian Antrobus
From
Spain
Awesome sunrise, staff were friendly and helpfull. The night activities were really fun.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 966 reviews
Price from
US$178.65
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.

S
Salomé
From
France
Best place to stay on Maggie! The dormitory is only 6 people, and all single beds, so no bunk. The kitchen is big and very nice to cook in, and they do recycle! I love the hammocks and the pool. Really best hostel ever. And the owner is so nice, and so is his cutie dog
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 371 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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  • Avg. price/night: US$44.74
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,449 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$44.74
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,449 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$44.74
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,449 reviews
    A bit more of a dated old style hostel. But everything was clean, comfortable and safe.
    Guest review by
    kelsey
    Young couple