Youth Shack Backpackers Darwin
69 Mitchell Street
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Why people book this hotel
“Great location and people”
“Good location (y)”
“The pool area and communal areas were nice and cosy”
“Local and central locations, good atmosphere around the pool with the DJ and act…”
“The toilets and showers were good, our room was clean”
“Kept clean at all times , not too loud , great location”
“Big lockers in the room”
“All staff should be rewarded for their hard work”
Overview
Located in the heart of Darwin's city centre, Youth Shack Backpackers features an outdoor swimming pool, a bar and a sun terrace. Darwin Harbour is just a 5-minute walk away. The rooms at Youth Shack Darwin are all air conditioned, and come with a personal safety deposit box. Each room has a sink with a mirror and shared bathroom facilities. Guests can enjoy a game of billiards, or watch a movie in the common room. Other facilities include a communal kitchen, a guest laundry and a tour desk. Youth Shack is perfectly positioned in the Mitchell Street entertainment district, only 1 minute’s walk from shops, bars and restaurants. The famous Mindil Beach Markets are a 10-minute walk away.
Traveller reviews
Ilhana
solo_traveller
May 25, 2026
Nothing, so nosy
Kate
solo_traveller
January 22, 2026
“Quieter than usual due to the wet season but still chill and social.”
Great location and people.
Pieter
family_with_children
January 19, 2026
Centre of city, cheap, young vibe
Esmeralda kelly
solo_traveller
January 19, 2026
“the worst hostel in my life”
Nothing
Miska
solo_traveller
December 15, 2025
Good location (y)
Eddy
solo_traveller
December 12, 2025
“Ok for one night”
Good location. Big lockers in the room.
Guest
solo_traveller
December 9, 2025
“Quieter than usual due to the wet season but still chill and social.”
Great location and people.
Filipe Dos Santos
couple
November 17, 2025
“stayed here recently and had an issue at check-out. The receptionist tried to charge me a second time even though I had”
Karen
couple
November 5, 2025
“Terrible”
Not alot
Harry
extended_group
October 30, 2025
“Good value great location”
Convenience
allan
solo_traveller
October 3, 2025
“Reasonable stay. Great location just don’t expect much it is a backpackers after all”
Location
Lilla
extended_group
September 22, 2025
“Everything was okay.”
The toilets and showers were good, our room was clean.
Michael
solo_traveller
September 10, 2025
Kept clean at all times , not too loud , great location. All staff should be rewarded for their hard work
Ofri
solo_traveller
August 29, 2025
“Not the cleanest”
The pool area and communal areas were nice and cosy. The showers are nice. Location is good. And it's relatively cheap compared to other options
Julie
couple
August 27, 2025
Location & convenient
Yating
solo_traveller
August 25, 2025
“It’s not for everyone or staying over 1 day as it’s very loud.”
This hostel is one of the Darwin’s loudest hostels, the other one is MOM. The music and party go on every single day from early midday to later 11pm, and its location is in the midst of the bars of city, the noise outside of the hostel can still be heard clearly after 11pm and the music goes on whole night on weekends times.
Cleary
solo_traveller
August 19, 2025
Local and central locations, good atmosphere around the pool with the DJ and activities
Todd
couple
August 18, 2025
Location and late Check In
Guest
family_with_children
July 26, 2025
Centre of city, cheap, young vibe
Cameron
solo_traveller
June 24, 2025
“Nice budget option and a good vibe could be so much better with improved staff and recourses”
I liked the location The social atmosphere and party vibe was great Awesome pool area Music all the time was good
Facilities
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km), Darts, Nightclub/DJ, Evening entertainment, Fitness/spa locker rooms, Happy hour
Cleaning services
Laundry room
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Bar, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas
General
Bicycle parking, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Safety deposit box, WiFi available in all areas, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area
Internet
Free WiFi, WiFi, Internet services
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor furniture, Terrace, Outdoor pool, BBQ facilities
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Swimming pool, Salt-water pool, Pool/beach towels, Pool bar, Sun loungers or beach chairs
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, Key card access, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available
Services
ATM/cash machine on site, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Tour desk, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, 24-hour front desk, Laundry
Budget Double Room
The double room features air conditioning, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Queen Room
This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a private bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.
Standard Double Room
This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a shared bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.
Budget Twin Room
The air-conditioned twin room has shared bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 2 beds.
Standard Twin Room
This air-conditioned twin room includes a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a shared bathroom. The unit offers 2 beds.
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