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Backpackers Newcastle, Newcastle
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About the Hotel
42-44 Denison Street, Hamilton,
Newcastle,
Australia,
2303,
New South Wales
Backpackers Newcastle - A beach hostel with private pools, surfing lessons, and free BBQ nights
Backpackers Newcastle is a hostel in Hamilton East, featuring 12 shared accommodations with private pools, laptop-friendly workspaces, and access to shared kitchens and lounge facilities. Each room includes linen, fan cooling, and shared bathrooms with rainfall showerheads. The hostel offers an outdoor pool, BBQ facilities, and a free BBQ on Monday nights, along with surfing lessons through a partnering company. Guests can use the entertainment area with a billiards table and table tennis, or relax in the garden and terrace. Located a 5-minute walk from Hamilton Bus Depot and 10 minutes from Beaumont Street, Backpackers Newcastle provides free shuttle service and bus/train station transfers upon request. Nearby landmarks include Learmonth Park (0.8 km) and Newcastle East Heritage Walk (0.5 km).
Pros
Private pools and shared kitchen access in all rooms.
Free Monday night BBQ and surfing lessons available.
Outdoor pool, billiards, and table tennis for leisure.
Convenient location near Beaumont Street’s cafes and shops.
Cons
Rooms are fan-cooled, with no air conditioning.
Shared bathrooms may not suit all guests.
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City Centre
Newcastle
1.2
mi
Airports
Williamtown (NTL)
17.8
mi
Train
Wickham2300 ft
Hamilton3300 ft
Facilities
Enjoy modern comforts, from ocean-view suites to family-friendly options with breakfast included
Fun Recreational Options
“I had a blast enjoying the outdoor barbecue area along with a ping pong table and pool table. The hostel also offered surfboards and bicycles, making it easy to explore the nearby surroundings while staying active. It really added to the fun vibe!” view full review
Great Chill Zone
“The big LCD screen was a highlight for me, with a variety of series and movies to choose from. It created a fantastic atmosphere in the common area where I could unwind after a day of exploring and also made it easy to connect with other backpackers.” view full review
Spotlessly Clean Showers
“The showers here were the best I've ever experienced in a hostel! They were large power showers and very clean, which made my stay so much more enjoyable. It was a refreshing experience to have such great bath facilities.” view full review
Comfortable Dorms
“I stayed in a 6-bed dorm that was absolutely spotless. The room felt really comfortable, and I appreciated the large windows that opened for fresh air. The presence of a good fan in the room also made it quite pleasant to sleep at night.” view full review
General
Non-smoking rooms
Wi-Fi
Free parking
Off-site car park
Safe deposit box
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Adults only
Luggage storage
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Sports & Fitness
Billiard tables
Guest Parking
Shared kitchen
Services
Housekeeping
Laundry
Children
Board games
Game room
Spa & Leisure
Saltwater pool
Beach access
Sun loungers
Sun terrace
Garden area
BBQ facilities
Leisure/ TV room
Room features
Air conditioning
Heating
Garden furniture
Self-catering
Shared kitchen
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Location
42-44 Denison Street, Hamilton,
Newcastle,
Australia,
2303,
New South Wales
Map view
42-44 Denison Street, Hamilton,
Newcastle,
Australia,
2303,
New South Wales
City landmarks
24 Memorial Dr
Newcastle Memorial Walk
1.3
mi
Museum
Newcastle Museum
1.2
mi
near Newcastle Museum
Constance The Camel Sculpture
2100 ft
434 King Street
Miss Porter's House
3400 ft
Gallery
Newcastle Art Gallery
1.2
mi
5 Ordnance Street
The Obelisk
1.5
mi
225-227 King Street
Newcastle Civic Park
1.1
mi
Newcastle East Heritage Walk
2100 ft
Park
Gregson Park
3900 ft
1-3 Nobbys Rd
Fort Scratchley
2.1
mi
Event hall
Newcastle Entertainment And Convention Centre Nex
4200 ft
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
4300 ft
Church
Christ Church Cathedral
1.5
mi
Theatre
Civic Theatre
1.1
mi
Mall
Marketown Shopping Centre
3100 ft
Public Building
Newcastle City Hall
1.1
mi
Event hall
Newcastle Entertainment Centre
1.7
mi
Hamilton Scots Kirk
2100 ft
Church
Generation City Church
2100 ft
Kooragang
Kooragang Wetlands
2600 ft
Newcastle Showground
1.5
mi
Goodlife Church
2300 ft
Hamilton-Broadmeadow Uniting Church
2400 ft
Church
St Andrews Presbyterian Church
1.0
mi
Ocean St
Dixon Park
1.4
mi
47 Alexander St
Learmonth Park
3200 ft
Theatre
Young People's Theatre
2800 ft
Amusement Park
Islington Park
1.9
mi
Nearby
Royal Visit 1954
800 ft
Church
Sacred Heart Cathedral
1400 ft
Restaurants
Sherwood Coffee Bar
700 ft
1/67 Parry St Newcastle West
The Foodary
2200 ft
Lot 100 Beresford Street Newcastle Interchange
6p by Pinna
2300 ft
741 Hunter St
The Kiosk Newcastle Beach
2600 ft
Newcastle Main Beach
Raj's Corner
2900 ft
116 Beaumont St
Bank Corner
2600 ft
2 Bellevue St
Harbourside Takeaway
3400 ft
76 Hannell St
Clock Tower
3100 ft
1/111 Beaumont St
Guzman y Gomez
3400 ft
86 Beaumont St
Eightbulls
3000 ft
65 Stewart Ave
Cafe Camilos
2900 ft
108 Tudor St
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