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Frogshollow Backpackers

Darwin City Centre, Darwin

The Fun Awaits

Perfect for nature loversOnly 745 m to Bicentennial Park and 811 m to Crocosaurus Cove

Tourist attractions nearbyOnly 969 m to Aquascene

Near shopping centersOnly 391 m to Viva La Body and 394 m to The Book Shop Darwin

Nice location! Near public transportOnly 1.1 km to Road Masters House Museum

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2.4/5

BadFrom 20 reviews

5.0/51 Jun 2021

GEOFFREY • Solo Trip

Good place to stay and not far from the action - quiet and clean . Great management Good complimentary breakfast.

5.0/513 Oct 2019

Johanna • Trip with Friends

Very nice hostel, great location, cool backyard and supernice staff!

4.0/518 Apr 2021

Verified traveler • Trip with Friends

Cracker

4.0/519 Apr 2018

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

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.

4.0/519 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

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.

3.0/51 Oct 2022

Ho Long • Solo Trip

Slow Wi-Fi for laptop

3.0/59 Jun 2018

Verified traveler • Trip with Friends

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。

3.0/523 May 2018

Verified traveler

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。

3.0/59 Mar 2018

doug

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.

2.0/529 Oct 2017

Sue

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

2.0/531 May 2017

Jillian

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.

1.0/529 Sep 2022

anthony • Solo Trip

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.

1.0/527 Aug 2022

Nathaniel • Couple Trip

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.

1.0/531 Jul 2022

Stu • Couple Trip

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.

1.0/530 Sep 2021

Lisa • Solo Trip

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.

1.0/517 Aug 2021

Molly • Couple Trip

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.

1.0/530 Jun 2021

Verified traveler • Family Trip

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.

1.0/524 May 2021

Lydia • Trip with Friends

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

1.0/513 Jul 2019

Verified traveler • Solo Trip

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.

1.0/55 Sep 2017

clancy

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

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Picnic Area

Garden

Snack Bar/Deli

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Library

Parking (Free)

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Laundry Service/Dry Cleaning

Hotel Safe

Luggage Storage

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Shared Microwave

Smoking Area

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Food & Drinks

Refrigerator

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No Elevators

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Patio or terrace

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27 Lindsay Street, Darwin, Northern Territory, AU

Nearby Destinations

All distances are measured in straight lines. The actual travel distance may be different.

Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in11:00 AM-1:00 PM

Check-out10:00 AM

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

The front desk is open during the following times:

Monday - Friday: 9:30 AM - 8 PM

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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. 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.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

More Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Contactless check-out is available.

About Frogshollow Backpackers

Frogshollow Backpackers Location
With a stay at Frogshollow Backpackers in Darwin (Darwin City Centre), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Darwin Waterfront and 7 minutes from Mindil Beach. This hostel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Cathedral and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Darwin Entertainment Centre.

Frogshollow Backpackers Facility and Service
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.

Frogshollow Backpackers Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 27 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.

Restaurant and Cafe
Satisfy your appetite at the hostel's coffee shop/cafe, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours).

Important Information
The property is closed during February, March, January, December, November, and October.

Room Type and Price

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 - Thu, 16 Jul 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children