Narrara Backpackers — Hotel in Hobart

My husband and I stayed several nights at Narrara Backpackers during a three week road trip around Tasmania and absolutely loved it.

Narrara Backpackers is located in a lovely historic home on the outskirts of Hobart's CBD, and exudes a unique blend of warmth, friendliness and good vibes. Depending on how fast you walk, it's a 10 -15 minute stroll from the city centre and popular attractions such as Salamanca Markets and Battery Point. In other words, it is close enough for convenience, but sufficiently far away to experience the laid-back lifestyle that locals love. Another plus for healthy food enthusiasts...the iconic Eumarra Wholefoods is just around the corner, only minutes away.

Mo, the manager was very friendly and kind, really going out of his way to ensure that we (and all the other guests) had a wonderful and comfy stay.

As is usual in most backpackers hostels, the rooms are small and simple - but spotlessly clean, with everything a visitor would need. I don't know what the dorms are like, but our twin room had cosy beds, bedside table, convenient wardrobe and an oil heater, which kept our room nice and warm. We were really happy with this.

It's a very friendly hostel and when we stayed, there was a great group of international travellers. The common room and kitchen were always buzzing with activity. If you're very social, you'll find it a great place to make friends with fellow travellers. At the same time, if you're shy or reserved, there is an upstairs common room which is perfect for quiet reading, etc.

Narrara Backpackers is an ideal home-away-from-home for all types of travellers. While many guests seemed to be younger international travellers, there were also several older visitors, who appeared to be perfectly at home. I'd also highly recommend it for solo female travellers as it is very...

MO, the boss of Narrara, makes our first journey in Australia significantly wonderful and helps us settle down in the beginning of our working holiday period. He is super nice and attentive. He has made this hostel an unforgettably great place, and created an cosy and positive ambiance for guests to completely chill out. The lobby offers diverse books and table games with several puffy sofas, and is decorated in an exquisite way. The kitchen is exceptionally clean due to MO’s effort. Additionally, it has 6 stoves, 2 fridges, and various cutlery and utensils, which is an excellent paradise for foodies. The room is elegant and spacious, it has huge window for you to enjoy Tassie uniquely warm sunshine every morning. When the sunshine came in from window, we were always woken by the dazzling light, immersing ourselves in a lie-in. The most attractive part is that water pressure is highest compared to the other stays we had in Tassie. Another best part is that MO provides an extremely beautiful garden for you to BBQ, work out, wind down, etc. The garden is well-maintained and have some edible plants. Once we arrived Narrara, we were welcomed by hospitable MO. We could always get useful tour/work/car information from him and he totally fulfilled our every request during our stay. He is really nice, polite and patient. He really made our stay pleasant and extraordinary. The experiences we had during our stay were particularly enjoyable...

Narrara Backpackers is a little cozy hostel in the heart of Hobart! I liked the place a lot, and I had an amazing stay.||Pros:|- Mo, the manager, is the greatest and he does take care of everyone!|- The bed I had was so comfortable I would always want to fall asleep whenever I'd lie down. |- Place is clean.|- Has a kitchen, laundry area, and TV room|- Many cafes around the area, restaurants a slight walk away|- Close to one of the airport Skybus pick up points (along Collins Street)||Cons:|- A bit of a walk from the city - and the road isn't flat (can be difficult for those with mobility issues)|- Place has many stairs (it's a house converted to a hostel), so again, might be difficult for those with mobility issues|- Wifi doesn't always reach the rooms|- Other necessities are not as accessible and are a bit of a walk away, like groceries.||Despite the few little cons, I had an amazing stay, and I really...