Flinders Backpackers

I have absolutely nothing but amazing things to say about this hostel. My friends and I booked a three bed dorm and luckily got put on the 10 floor (one of the floors that had bathrooms since not all floors have one) & it put us one floor down from the cafe/rooftop. Rooms were clean. Bathrooms were clean - we actually saw the housekeepers cleaning them every morning and were amazed at how meticulous and efficient they are. I love the band system and I love that you needed the band to get in everywhere - bathrooms included. Felt extra secure and safe. Cafe was cute and affordable. Such a lovely space and two of my friends were working remotely so it worked out really well for them. Staff were very friendly and the check in and check out process were smooth and easy. Great central location. The only “negative” things I have to say are that the elevator took ages. Two elevators for 11 floors is a pain. The shower water pressure & temp were also kind of bad. The water will just change from hot to cold to warm to cold to hot and the water will cut out multiple times. The water pressure also messed with the toilets flushing as well - I’d have to stand there and hold down for a solid minute but anything would flush, even if it was one piece of tissue.

I have absolutely nothing but amazing things to say about this hostel. My friends and I booked a three bed dorm and luckily got put on the 10 floor (one of the floors that had bathrooms since not all floors have one) & it put us one floor down from the cafe/rooftop. Rooms were clean. Bathrooms were clean - we actually saw the housekeepers cleaning them every morning and were amazed at how meticulous and efficient they are. I love the band system and I love that you needed the band to get in everywhere - bathrooms included. Felt extra secure and safe. Cafe was cute and affordable. Such a lovely space and two of my friends were working remotely so it worked out really well for them. Staff were very friendly and the check in and check out process were smooth and easy. Great central location. The only “negative” things I have to say are that the elevator took ages. Two elevators for 11 floors is a pain. The shower water pressure & temp were also kind of bad. The water will just change from hot to cold to warm to cold to hot and the water will cut out multiple times. The water pressure also messed with the toilets flushing as well - I’d have to stand there and hold down for a solid minute but anything would flush, even if it was one piece of tissue.

Amazing experience. You’re not far from the train station, state library, casino, even the stadium was within walking distance for those unafraid of a stroll. Staff were friendly and helpful. Of course it’s luck of the draw but we had different roommates both nights and they were all respectful top lads. Kitchen and communal areas looked nice and inviting though we didn’t use them. Rooms were quite bare bunk rooms but nice and clean, standard affair for a hostel. Make sure to bring a padlock for the lockers, we were able to fit two small duffel bags in there, so quite reasonable for valuables. We really appreciated the Yellow Submarine decor in our floor. Amazing hostel for the price and location.