Located in the heart of Darwin's city centre, Youth Shack Backpackers features an outdoor swimming pool, a bar and a sun terrace. Darwin Harbour is just a 5-minute walk away. The rooms at Youth Shack Darwin are all air conditioned, and come with a personal safety deposit box. Each room has a sink with a mirror and shared bathroom facilities. Guests can enjoy a game of billiards, or watch a movie in the common room. Other facilities include a communal kitchen, a guest laundry and a tour desk. Youth Shack is perfectly positioned in the Mitchell Street entertainment district, only 1 minute’s walk from shops, bars and restaurants. The famous Mindil Beach Markets are a 10-minute walk away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Darwin, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1

Breakfast info

Continental


Availability

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

Categories:

Staff
7.8
Facilities
7.2
Cleanliness
7.1
Comfort
7.2
Value for money
7.5
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
6.2
Low score for Darwin

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Property surroundings

Facilities of Youth Shack Backpackers Darwin

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Laundry
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Activities

  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Reception services

  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Salt-water pool
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Wellness

  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Youth Shack Backpackers Darwin takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 35
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardEftposCash

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Photo ID and credit card required on check-in.

ONLY THOSE AGED 18-35 ARE PERMITTED IN DORM ACCOMMODATION

Full payment of balance required on arrival for standard cancellation. Payment for non-refundable bookings will be taken anytime after booking.

No alcohol permitted on-site.

Venue has no elevator and all rooms are accessible by STAIRS ONLY.

For bookings of more than 1 person, the property does not guarantee all beds in the same room.

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

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

FAQs about Youth Shack Backpackers Darwin

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

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

  • Guests staying at Youth Shack Backpackers Darwin can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 4.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
  • Youth Shack Backpackers Darwin offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Swimming Pool
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Happy hour
  • Youth Shack Backpackers Darwin is 450 yards from the centre of Darwin. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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