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Frogshollow Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel with 2 hot tubs, near Darwin Waterfront

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Fridge, microwave
Outdoor pool

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Hot Tub
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

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Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
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  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

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Balcony or patio
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  • 28 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Women only

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  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

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Balcony or patio
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  • 28 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

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  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

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  • 28 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Twin Room, Accessible, Ensuite

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Balcony or patio
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  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Women only

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Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
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Shared/communal kitchen
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  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

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Balcony or patio
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  • 35 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

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Balcony or patio
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Shared/communal kitchen
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Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
27 Lindsay Street, Darwin, NT, 0800

What's nearby

  • The Esplanade - 8 min walk
  • Darwin Waterfront - 17 min walk
  • Darwin Convention Centre - 17 min walk
  • Cullen Bay Marina - 4 min drive
  • Mindil Beach - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • East Arm Darwin Station - 21 min drive
  • Darwin International Airport (DRW) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Tap on Mitchell - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Stone House Wine Bar & Kitchen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Yallah Kebab House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Lost Arc - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Frogshollow Backpackers

Hostel near Darwin Waterfront
You can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at Frogshollow Backpackers. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 2 hot tubs. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Multilingual staff, barbecue grills, and luggage storage
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Frogshollow Backpackers have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, communal kitchens, and ceiling fans

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Grab bar near toilet

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Bathroom (partially open)
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Outdoor space

  • Balcony or patio

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (9:30 AM - 8 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (9 AM - 12:30 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Reception hours are 9 AM to 11 AM on public holidays.
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during February, March, January, December, November, and October.
This property will be closed from February 13 2023 to February 12 2025 for renovations and will resume operation once the renovation is complete (completion date subject to change).
 

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Frogshollow Backpackers Hostel Darwin
Frogshollow Backpackers Darwin
Frogshollow Backpackers
Frogshollow Backpackers Darwin
Frogshollow Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Frogshollow Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Darwin

Frequently asked questions

Does Frogshollow Backpackers have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Frogshollow Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Frogshollow Backpackers?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Frogshollow Backpackers?

Check-in is from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM, and from 5:30 PM–8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Frogshollow Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Frogshollow Backpackers located?

Located in Darwin City Centre, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Cathedral and Darwin Waterfront. The Esplanade and Darwin Entertainment Centre are also within 10 minutes.

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Frogshollow Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

5.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 42 reviews

5.4/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Stu

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a third rate dive mixing noisy residents and visitors. Avoid it if you want to sleep. A car stolen from inside the property didn't improve its image.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Ho Long

Slow Wi-Fi for laptop
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Nathaniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite literally the worst place I’ve ever started at and I’ve stayed in backpackers around the world. Dirty rooms. Dirty sheets. Dirty bathrooms. Outside yard was a mess. Reception is hardly open and closed early. Disgusting is the word that comes to mind.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

anthony

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worst Place Ever
Worst hostel I ever had, there's no ladder to get on the top bed, there's no laundry (10 min walk for the closest one), the kitchen is closed between 2:30pm and 5pm (what ? You're hungry? Well, too bad for you...). Everything is dirty : the rooms, the toilets (bring your own toilet paper...), the shower (there's a used bandage in one of a shower for a week now), the pool,... Oh and bring a weapon, because there's always people fighting at night or strangers coming inside the hostel to steal from your room. AVOID THIS PLACE!!! Ps: don't trust the description, there's no free breakfast and the pictures make you think it's clean and friendly but it's not.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Francis

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was dirty and hygenic. I was given a room and there wasn't any bed available. All of the beds had clothes, blankets, pillows etc... on them. So basically they did not actually have room for me. I couldn't even get into the room as there were suitcases stacked up behind the door. I checked in and checked out twenty minutes later. The young women serving me was friendly enough but she did not really speak enough English to understand what I was saying.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Graham E

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Molly

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dirty + rude service, didnt get the bed I paid for
The hostel was absolutely disgusting in terms of service and cleanliness. My partner and I paid for two beds in a shared dorm but when we arrived there were no lockers available (even though we were supposed to have one each) and all surfaces and the floor were covered in rubbish, so we had to put our bags on one bed and share the other. However when we returned to the hostel after dinner our second bed had been taken so we had no where to sleep! The reception was closed so we had no staff members to talk to so we had to last minute find somewhere else to stay. When we came back in the morning to check out the staff refused to refund us for the three other nights we were supposed to stay but didn't because of the terrible service we'd recieved and not getting the bed we paid for. The staff said we should have asked everyone in the room if they were supposed to be there or not, NOT the job of the guest! This backpackers is the worst accommodation I have ever had the displeasure of visiting and I urge people to not waste their money on this dump.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Julien

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked it was opposite a park Did not like that I was unable to check in until 5pm, place not cleaned properly, other guests being allowed to stay up drinking with loud music until late, broken power sockets not disconnected, no comfortable seats to relax in, fridges hadnt been cleaned out since mid May, no cutlery, bowls, plates, cups etc available in the kichen - had to buy my own, slat missing in bottom of the bed frame I slept in, other guests being able to set up a TV to watch soccer on the verandah outside my room at 1am, place in poor condition.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

GEOFFREY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to stay
Good place to stay and not far from the action - quiet and clean . Great management Good complimentary breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

2/10 Terrible

Lydia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible stay
Was a last minute booking and we thought it couldn’t be that bad.. it was! The place just felt dirty, the mattress was as hard as a rock and we left after 10 hours, didn’t even want to shower there. The only upside was the check on process was easy and the workers were nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cracker
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Karin

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended!
Very nice hostel, great location, cool backyard and supernice staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

One of your staff was very rude and nasty when talking asking her a simple question she would be off topic and rude. Didn't end up coming to the property requested for my money back and nothing happened up to now.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Didier

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
まぁまぁ。値段のわりに。
宿泊代が安くて泊まろうとしたら、サービス料が同じぐらいとられて、意味がなかった。水回りが汚かった。部屋は静かだったが二段ベットの階段がなく不便であった。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
町から少し離れたバッパー
近くの町まで歩いて10分くらいです シャワーの圧はよかったですが部屋があまり綺麗ではないです。 ロッカーはありました。
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Booked two dorm beds for my girlfriend and myself and when we got there we were upgraded for free to our own double room with private bathroom. WiFi basically does not work.