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Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel

1.0 star property
Hostel near Darwin Waterfront in Darwin

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Terrace/patio
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Private kitchen
Reception
Breakfast area

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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69 Mitchell Street, Darwin, NT, 0800
  • Place, The Esplanade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Smith Street Mall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Darwin Waterfront
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Darwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (4 Bed)

  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (4 Bed)

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Darwin

Darwin City Centre stay.A stay at this Darwin City Centre hostel places you steps from Lyons Cottage and within a 5-minute walk of The Esplanade. Bicentennial Park and Maningrida Arts & Culture are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Crocosaurus Cove - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • The Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Smith Street Mall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Darwin Entertainment Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Darwin Waterfront - 16 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • East Arm Darwin Station - 27 min drive
  • Darwin International Airport (DRW) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lost Arc - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nonna Dumplings - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Man - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Monsoons Darwin - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Tap on Mitchell - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel

Hostel near Darwin Waterfront in Darwin
Public spaces have free WiFi. You'll find a business center on site. An outdoor pool and a terrace are also featured at Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Darwin hostel.

  • 170 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Smoking in designated areas
Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel offers 170 accommodations with air conditioning. This Darwin hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

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Palms City Resort
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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
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The price is CA $306
CA $349 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 25 - Jun 26
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Chilli's Backpackers Hostel Darwin
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Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel Darwin
Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel to the airport?

Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel is 8 mi (19-min drive) away from the Darwin International Airport (DRW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel.

How close is Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 1.4 mi (4-min drive) from Mindil Beach and 9.1 mi (22-min drive) from Casuarina Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but SKYCITY Casino (4-min drive) and Mindil Beach Casino & Resort (4-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel have a pool?

Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel features an outdoor pool.

Does Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel to downtown Darwin?

Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel is 0.3 mi away from Darwin.

Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 70 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

CHEONG KEAT

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Darwin's Most Happening Place

stay in Chillis was good and is a good meeting place to meet people of various nationality. The location is good as it has everything that you need.... transport, tour booking, supermarket, sights, food and drinks. The most happening place in Darwin.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

basic

only stayed for a quick 1 night stop and i’m glad that’s all it was
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

Eddie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The lack of Power points and the cramped uncomfortable conditions of the beds made this place a very disappointing experience. I wouldn't recommend for a long term stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
This was a well located hostel with lots if food and shopping available close. Some staff were very friendly and helpful while others were not. Single rooms were spacious. Property could use a bit of TLC and it would be really good place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

kym

Liked: Staff & service

Cheap Darwin backpackers

Cheap, comfortable backpackers close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and excellent value. Morning early check-in a welcome bonus after a short overnight flight
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. A bit loud at night but hey, it’s a hostel in the CBD! Great location and everyone I met was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Typical backpacker hostel

It's a decent hostel on the main street. Have a no alcohol policy which is a bit strange. Rooms and bathrooms are kept pretty clean considering the amount of people. A cheaper option than others, very good if you don't plan to spend much time in the hostel. Staff are helpful, can organize tours or give job leads.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Teo

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

Great and Amazing People Stay There

Nice stay overall. Pillow too soft and water shower head missing at some cubicle. No issue as move to another one. Opposite Coles Supermarket, bars and attractions. Easy to travel around.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike

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

Poor communications

Pathetic closed for renos. Still waiting for refund
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean nice pool and friendly staff. Really happy with how staff handled my booking at YouthShack while chilli undergoing renovation.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort
Very basic service, the reservation says that the beakfast was incude but nobody knows that. The place was under remodelation so my stay was in another backpacker.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Goood!

Good location in Darwin. Everything is close to the Backpackers!! And clean bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

bakurato

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
ダーウィンの繁華街にあり便利です。海外のバックパッカーに宿泊者経験者にお勧めのホテルです。若い子が大いので煩いです。隣りにスーパーがあるので自分で調理が出来ます。 駐車場は無いので注意。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Anaïs M.

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

Worst hostel I have stayed in

Worst hostel I have slept in in the 8 months I have been in Australia... Where to start... Maybe with the cockroaches and bugs that crawl over you during the night. Maybe with the ceiling fan that was covered in dust. Maybe with the showers that are dirty at night and have no hot water in the morning. Maybe with the fact that if you are on the ground floor you are literally next to an alley where car parks and therefore accelerate right next to you. Maybe with the fact that backpackers here run wild and can play music very loud until veeeery late without being told to keep quiet. Yes it is very well located but it's not worth it. We had a reservation for another night in a few days but we cancelled it and hopefully we'll find something better that this
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only ok, I wouldn't stay here again, room was tiny, kitchen and showers were dirty
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Goedkoop hotel in het centrum

Het is een goedkoop hotel met een goede centrale ligging
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

julian

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Budget backpacker

Good location on Mitchell Street. Coles supermarket very close which is handy. Bed is very average, old school air conditioning in room with ceiling fan. Corridor is very noisy in morning, so if you've had a late night don't expect much sleep. Not bad price considering location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

craig

Liked: Staff & service

Good stay

Yeah it was a nice stay! Clubs were noisey on the weekend so earplugs would be a good call
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Behageligt ophold

Pæne og rene værelser centralt beliggende på Mitchell Street. Hjælpsomt personale. Eneste minus er morgenmaden men eller rigtig godt altsammen
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Rhys

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

What a disappointing stay

I arrived at 1:40am called the night manager but she was at another property so i was kept waiting for 30 minutes to check in. Once into my room i was met with the next door kebab shop and every drunk on the streets conversations, the air conditioner from the room above was constantly dripping on to the air con unit in my room so that was awesome for 2 days trying to sleep through. the staff have an affinity for slaming doors shut no matter what time of the day or night it is 12am BAM, 6:30 BAM, 2pm BAM. toilets and showers were in the same disgusting state the whole duration of the stay.... avoid this place its a giant rip off!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Mégane

Liked: Cleanliness

Bon rapport qualité prix

Bonne auberge, pas très organisée mais pour quelques nuits ça va !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Jenni

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

Excellent hostel

Stayed here several weeks. Super clean hostel and relaxed atmosphere. Not a party hostel. Great customer service, central location and spacious (double) rooms with air conditioning, fridge + sink & mirror. Good kitchen and jacuzzi-type pools! Noise coming from the streets but can't really avoid that in party-Darwin.
Verified

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

It is a backpackers

It is what it is, a backpackers. totally acceptable. However my bed did not have any top matters so i could feel the springs, not very comfortable.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Roomstoo tight, bathroom is a geat a van would be fine. Little insects can be there, saw some. Less toilette paper, just in one cabine (4days). I really don't know what the cleaning staff is doing there?