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Frogshollow Backpackers

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

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Located in Darwin City Centre, Frogshollow Backpackers is a haven for travelers. Enjoy coffee at the on-site café, relax in one of the two spa tubs, or swim in the outdoor pool. The property consistently earns high marks from satisfied guests.

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

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

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Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

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

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
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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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Balcony or patio
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Shared/communal kitchen
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  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Women only

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Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
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  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Double Room

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

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 28 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 35 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
27 Lindsay Street, Darwin, NT, 0800

What's nearby

  • The Esplanade - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Darwin Waterfront - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Darwin Convention Centre - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mindil Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Cullen Bay Marina - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie's of Darwin - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Rays Cafe & Patisserie - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sweethearts - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Moorish Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Makan Stop - ‬9 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
  • A front-desk safe, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, coffee/tea in the lobby, and multilingual staff
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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • 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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • 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.

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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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Reviews

Frogshollow Backpackers Reviews

5.4

5.4

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

6.4

Staff & service

4.4

Eco-friendliness

5.2

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

6/10 Okay

vassilios

stop gap

for the 8 hours i stayed it was sleep and coffee

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

6/10 Okay

Ho Long

Slow Wi-Fi for laptop
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

6/10 Okay

doug, NSW

Liked: Staff & service

Older hostel close to town

The hollow frog... Is an old property with friendly staff. Not the flashiest option but clean and free breakfast was good. Plenty of wifi and a great pool. Relaxed crowd and quiet at night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

4/10 Poor

Sue

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not the best

The only good thing I can say about this hostel is that they have lockable cupboards in the rooms and the aircon works, if you want a place for a night or two it's ok
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

2/10 Terrible

clancy, dublin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nasty nasty nasty

this place absolutely stinks. its so nasty. not the type of smell you can ignore inside of the dorm room!!! and outside it smells like rotting flesh. odd atmosphere with people hanging around drinking from 9am until... well the next morning. only positive is the night staff are lovely. you couldn't pay me to stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Loving the dry season; brief showers - free lagoon

Love the wooden slated bunks, who cares about the mattress? Plenty of free things to do in Darwin; beautiful weather. Pretty central; quiet pool side. Plenty of staff to keep the place clean.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2017

4/10 Poor

Jillian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible experience

It was terrible. Reception was closed at strange hours, so had to wait in the swimming area with all the bags. Then they insisted I hadn't paid when I had, and charged. Got the money back the next day, because apparently the person who recorded the payment didn't record it properly. Also very dirty. Went to a different backpacker (YHA) the moment the 3 day booking was finished here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

4/10 Poor

Linda, Seattle, Washington

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Budget hostel

Showers are dirty. I pulled a big hairball out of the drain on day 1 and on day 4 it was still in the corner of the shower. Mattresses are sitting outside on the sidewalk. My food went missing from the fridge. 2 "hot tubs" are not heated. Kitchen is closed at 9pm. Staff is very nice.

8/10 Good

Inga, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hostel, good location

Two negatives; their free wi-fi was very on/off (only worked part of the time), and you had to buy your own plate/cup/silverware; nothing provided in the kitchen (thus, eating the free breakfast was tricky without making the purchase). Apart from this, everything else was good; location, cleanliness, the pool, plenty of space in the rooms, nice common areas.

2/10 Terrible

Simo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Most horrible hostel l have seen

Many longterm inhabitants. The staff was very nice, even allowing native people to stay. Sometimes very noisy with doors banging and loud shouting. The swimmingpool was the only positive thing. Cannot recommend to international guests.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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