Manly Harbour Backpackers

2.0 star property
Brisbane hostel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner
Living area
Café
View from room
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Library
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Room options

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Map
45 Cambridge Parade, Manly, QLD, 4179

What's nearby

  • Manly Harbour Village - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Manly Boat Harbour - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sleeman Sports Complex - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Brisbane Aquatic Centre - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Brisbane International Cruise Terminal - 24 min drive - 23.5 km

Getting around

  • Brisbane Airport (BNE) - 26 min drive
  • Brisbane Manly Station - 8 min walk
  • Brisbane Lota Station - 25 min walk
  • Brisbane Wynnum Central Station - 26 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Manly Boathouse - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Baywatch Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Frenchies Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Finn’s Fish House - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Celtic Corner Bar & Bistro - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Manly Harbour Backpackers

Located near a train station, Manly Harbour Backpackers is a great choice for a stay in Brisbane. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 6 rooms
  • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • There is no front desk at this property

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Library

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Special features

Dining

Bar and Grill – This pub specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Happy hour is offered.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-in between midnight and 6:00 AM can be arranged for an extra charge of AUD 10

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Manly Harbour Backpackers Hos
Manly Harbour Backpackers Manly
Manly Backpackers
Manly Harbour Backpackers
Manly Harbour Backpackers Hostel
Manly Harbour Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Manly Harbour Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Manly

Frequently asked questions

Does Manly Harbour Backpackers offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Manly Harbour Backpackers does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Manly Harbour Backpackers?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Manly Harbour Backpackers?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Manly Harbour Backpackers?
Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Manly Harbour Backpackers?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Treasury Casino (20-min drive) is nearby.
Are there restaurants at or near Manly Harbour Backpackers?
Yes, Bar and Grill offers international cuisine.
What's the area around Manly Harbour Backpackers like?
Manly Harbour Backpackers is a short 8-minute walk from Brisbane Manly Station and 4 minutes' walk from Manly Harbour Village.

Manly Harbour Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

5.8

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Good

Cheap and nasty
Cheap, good location, free parking. Not so clean
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Cheap and nasty
Location is great. Just a stone's throw from the waterfront and many cafes and eateries. Problem with the hostel is they are attempting to renovate the place whilst still accomodating people. What I mean by that is there is still work going on in the room while people are in it. After a long day of packing and travelling I was having a sleep on the bed when I was interrupted by a maintenance person wanting access. Other people have told me they were still painting rooms with people in them. The man at reception is exceedingly miserable and reluctant to answer questions and even then minimal information given. Even when I rang the day before to check my booking He was confused as the phone is used for the hostel and the business of the bar next door. All facilities are very tired looking or broken and absolute minimum. Ripped sheets on the bed and very old pillows. No possibilities for even renting a towel. If you are wanting somewhere cheap and rough then it fits the bill otherwise steer clear.
Karen, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Clean and tidy, plenty of space to park, close to the beach and shops,
Tony, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Very good Customer service, Manager is also very cooperative.
7-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Nothing there was nothing to now down good Annie the place
B, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

No A/c. In rooms. Wifi doesnt work in rooms. Kitchen /lounge needs a good clean. Over all convenient location at a good price. Meals at the Manly Deck are very good value.
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

2/10 Poor

Manly backpackers
Decent location. Awful place to stay. We were overcharged what our booking on Expedia said we would have to pay. The rooms were very dirty, the sheets hadn't been changed. No towels, not even the option to hire towels like many other backpackers offer. Very disorganised place, would not recommend.
Joannah, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The hostel was really cute and clean and comfortable. Only complaint is the common room could use a little love and the stove in the kitchen didn't work very well. But everything else was great.
Kelsey, 2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

2/10 Poor

Don't go anywhere near this place!
It was the most disgusting hostel I've ever seen. The staff are rude, arrogant, disrespectful, unhelpful and unfriendly. The rooms and bathrooms are filthy, as is the linen. The mattress is a piece of $2 foam, not even a basic mattress. And the noise from the bar/club beneath the hostel was unbearably loud making sleeping impossible - so loud in fact that I made a complaint to the local council as surely this breaches even basic standards. A complete and utter shambles - stay away!
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I was very grateful to see how clean it was for the price I payed! Great location and cute shops near by.
Natalie, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Cool
Pretty cool stay and calm
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Wouldn't go back even if they payed me to
Really dirty and uncomfortable. Didn't like it at all. The room was never locked and the kitchen was disgusting. Nothing to do in town
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Basic back packer standard
Just needed a bed otherwise would not have stayed.cheap enough so get what you pay for. Not welcoming or comfortable, mattress thin and awful with just a tatty sheet, kitchen a mess with rubbish bins overflowing, though main bathroom was quite clean.Common room very small, looks like this space was sacrificed to fit in more beds and no where outside to sit except under bedroom windows where people made noise until 2am. Couldn't wait to get away.
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

Close to the hotel
The hotel kitchen was pretty good, use of TV, old VHS player, LCD TV with working fridge and freezer.
Verified Wotif guest review

2/10 Poor

Avoid
Uncomfortable stay. Thankful that we were allowed to cancel the second day staying there without charge.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Unfriendly Stuff
I will no more going in this hostel. two Stuffs were very unfriendly and would have 40 Dollars for Key deposit. When I went, they gave me only back 20 Dollars. I hadn't a receipt. And they lies to me. So I left this hostel after the first night and could never stay longer there. The breakfast was all very dirty, I couldn't eat there nothing. The bedroom was ok, not dirty, and also the bathrooms was most clean.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Bad hostel
Staff are really bad Hostel far of everything Room dirty and smell really bad Bed so bad (I start scratch my skin a lot in the bed) No lift for go to the airport
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Silent place
Please notice, I used to pay cash. So, don't charge my credit card for this booking. Thanks ! Cheers Rafael
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Nice Hostel near Manly Harbour, not close to city
I stayed there two nights during my diving course because my dive boat started early in the morning from Manly Harbour. I wouldn't want to stay there longer but for the two nights it was a really good and cheap option for me.
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Minor improvements, big difference
Appreciating is a budget accommodation, a few low cost improvements would make a big difference, like more organised booking booking arrangements, working TV in common room and ensuring cleaning materials available to allow guests to meet obligations in keeping common area clean. Overall was OK.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Marcus, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect hostel to start your trip!
The perfect place to start your work and travel! It’s like a little family there- specially Mama - she is the best!
Pinar, 16-night trip
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