Charming Hostels in Townsville for Every Backpacker

Bounce Magnetic Island and Koala Park - formerly Roamer showcases open-air building designs and communal spaces for guests. The accommodations is located in the heart of Horseshoe Bay, 4-minute walk from Horseshoe Bay beach, nearby many island activities and walking trails through the national park to beaches offering snorkeling. Guests can find an outdoor deck bar serving food and drinks overlooking the resort pool. Other amenities include free WiFi at the deck bar, shared kitchen and coin laundry facilities. Daily wildlife tours are conducted on site with onsite rangers offering an educational experience with Australian wildlife at Bounce Magnetic Island and Koala Park - formerly Roamer. Free bird feeding daily is offered. The tour desk provide Magnetic Island maps, help book Great Barrier Reef tours, Museum of Underwater Art diving and snorkeling trips and local tours experiencing the fringing reef and land based adventures. Bounce Magnetic Island and Koala Park - formerly Roamer is 25 minutes from Townsville by Sealink QLD fast catamaran. Guests bring their own vehicle on Magnetic Island ferries.

- "Idyllic stay!" - "Amazing stay in the middle of nature in Horseshoe bay!" - "So many laughs, so much fun" - "Great hostel!" - "Would definitely stay there again" - "Loved it and would definitely stay again 😊" - "Lovely place" - "Amazing stay" - "The perfect spot to unwind and explore Magnetic Island. Relaxed, scenic, and full of good vibes!" - "Amazing stay on the bus." - "Comfy and Clean with Good Vibes Only!"

Hostel in Horseshoe Bay with an outdoor pool and a restaurant
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and ATM/banking services.
Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Bounce Magnetic Island offers 51 accommodations. This Horseshoe Bay hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Bus stop out the front door" - "Had a fantastic stay in a glamping tent. Could have had more bedding as it was a little cool at night. Facilities were great. Hired a car but there is a bus stop out the front. Great social area with pool table. Lots of wildlife around. Would stay there again. " - "great location - lovely staff and a positive family vibe. food was delicious and good value" - "Nice ,relaxing place Lovely swimming pool,good food. Pet friendly"

Nomads Magnetic Island hostel is located on the beach of Magnetic Island, only 20-minutes by ferry from Townsville. All room types are cleaned daily, with all beds made with fresh clean linen. The Magnetic Island hostel facilities and features include; Bar, Restaurant and outdoor pool. The Bar also provides Nightly activities. Nomads Magnetic Island host "Island Life" parties, which are held every Halloween & NYE with local & International DJ's on the decks. The passenger ferry leaves from Townsville to Magnetic Island 12 to 19 times a day. PLEASE NOTE: If you have booked a bed in a shared dorm room, then a valid passport is required at check-in. Failure to present a PASSPORT may result in the cancelation of your stay.

- "An amazing place!!!" - "Awesome stay on Magnetic Island" - "Perfect for a couple days." - "Good staff and place is nice" - "Nice for two nights" - "Overall good but there are things I liked better in other hostels/ things that could be done better!"

Hostel in Townsville
Laundry facilities, an arcade/game room, and a library are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and barbecue grills are onsite.
Civic Guest House - Hostel offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and ceiling fans. This Townsville hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Close to the City, it feels like a real home. Staff are so friendly. Organized and clean. Easy to go around with, people likewise. Me and my husband we're so happy that we stayed here 🙂" - "There was a problem with my reservation and I didn't have a bed when I arrived, just a few minutes before closing time. The staff worked calmly and professionally to find a solution. Merci !" - "Absolutely superb!!! Wonderful position, close to Cowboys Leagues Club, rooms air/confitioned, fridge, coffee available in the shared lounge, tastefully furnished. Shared bathroom clean and spacious, great shared kitchen. Complementary transfer to Greyhound terminal."

Within walking distance from the beach and close to a range of shops, Civic Guest house offers free WiFi. This peaceful accommodations offers a free shuttle service 3 times a day from the Greyhound/Premier bus and Magnetic Island Ferry terminal. bus terminal. Civic Guest house is a 20-minute walk from Reef HQ Aquarium and a 5-minute walk from Cowboys League Club. Townsville Airport is 9 minutes’ drive away. Guests enjoy access to a fully equipped shared kitchen, and bathroom and laundry facilities. For your entertainment, there is also a games room and bicycles for hire.

- "Perfect for your stay in Townsville" - "Had a great time here. Close to everything a short walk away. Felt very safe staying here by myself, clean facilities, c" - "Convenient place for travelers" - "Lovely staff, free transfer to the ferry and really nice common area which looks to have been recently renovated." - "Backpackers first choice in Townsville" - "Nice stay" - "Decent" - "Not the best but not the worst"

Adults-only beachfront hostel with outdoor pool
This hostel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a nightclub. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, laundry facilities, and tour/ticket assistance are onsite.
Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature ceiling fans. Rooms open to balconies. This Nelly Bay hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Love the view from the huts in the morning " - "Bathroom and wifi not great but beautiful spot" - "Loved my stay" - "I had such an incredible time, and the X Base Magnetic hostel was a big part of that. Younger crowd, lots of friendly people from all over the world travelling through, island bar with great parties nightly, and located on the beach/ocean in Nelly Bay. Conditions are extremely lacking in rooms (basically run-down shacks for housing luggage, equipment, etc.), but who wants to stay in their room at a place like this? Not ideal if you're looking for a clean, ritzy establishment. But if you just want to hang out on an island and party for a few days, it's perfect."

Facing the beachfront, CStay offers 2-star accommodations in Picnic Bay and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and shared lounge. Featuring a sun terrace, this property is located a short distance from Rocky Bay Beach and Nelly Bay Beach. The property provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Rooms are complete with a shared bathroom equipped with a shower, while certain units at the hostel also provide guests with a seating area. CStay has a grill. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Picnic Bay, like hiking, fishing and snorkeling. Magnetic Island National Park is 3.4 miles from CStay, while Magnetic Island Marina is 2.6 miles away. Townsville International Airport is 19 miles from the property.

- "Excellent stay in a safe, quiet location with walks, beach, bus, pubs a nearby." - "Overall, good place and we had a great stay!!"

This hostel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance and a garden.

Balcony/Terrace • Air Conditioner • Pool • Laundry

Reef Lodge Backpackers has a fitness center, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Townsville. A 6-minute walk from The Strand Beach and 1.9 miles from Townsville 400 Racetrack, the property provides a casino and barbecue facilities. The property has evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. Some rooms also feature a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a microwave. A range of activities can be enjoyed on site or nearby, including hiking and water park. Popular points of interest near the hostel include Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre, Breakwater Marina and Queensland Parliament Office. Townsville International Airport is 3.1 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

- "Very good! Would recommend" - "Best location for a zen break, peaceful and relaxing" - "Excellent place with great location and super friendly staff" - "Plently of little details, for people who take take of the propery and surroundings!" - "Last minute solution" - "Not friendly staff but nice place" - "For the price I’ve stayed in much better but this place offers a good location so I get why it is popular." - "Ok for a night or two"

Hostel in Townsville with free parking
An outdoor pool, a garden, and free self parking are available at this hostel. WiFi in public areas is free.
Bathrooms are shared.
Avenues Xchange offers 40 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. This Townsville hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.

- "Staff/ Owners were fantastic and friendly, extremely helpful in any way they could provide." - "Up & comming super star 🌟" - "Very relaxing and comfortable stay. The management were always ready to help with anything." - "The staff went above and beyond to ensure that we had the best possible experience. We were even picked up from the ferry terminal when public buses were not running due to flooding. Dinner in the upstairs dining area was a great opportunity to meet fellow guests/travellers"

Located in Townsville, Seaside Lodge Hostel Townsville- right next to coles, 2 mins walk to strand & CBD- Passport required provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property is around 1.7 miles from Townsville 400 Racetrack, 1.6 miles from Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre and 1.9 miles from Townsville Train Station. Riverway is 8 miles from the hostel and Billabong Sanctuary is 14 miles away. Every room has a shared bathroom with a shower, while certain rooms here will provide you with a kitchen with a fridge. You can play pool at the hostel. Popular points of interest near Seaside Lodge Hostel Townsville- right next to coles, 2 mins walk to strand & CBD- Passport required include The Strand Beach, Reef HQ and Queensland Parliament Office. Townsville International Airport is 3.1 miles away.

- "The place is clean, comfortable and affordable. Good friendly atmosphere and good management.d" - "It was more like home, with the comradeship at the property"

Located in Aitkenvale, 1.9 miles from Townsville 400 Racetrack, Avenues Xchange provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. The property is around 3 miles from Reef HQ, 1.4 miles from Townsville Train Station and 3.5 miles from Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre. The property has a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hostel, every room includes air conditioning and a shared bathroom. Avenues Xchange has a grill. Riverway is 6.5 miles from the accommodation, while Billabong Sanctuary is 12 miles away. Townsville International Airport is 3.1 miles from the property.

- "Quiet, clean, and welcoming. The owners are kind and helpful, making your stay comfortable. Highly recommended!" - "Very enjoyable time in the guesthouse." - "Loved it there!" - "Great place" - "Nice !" - "Thanks for the memories"

Come and stay in a traditional North Queensland Public House in one of the towns oldest suburbs, South Townsville. Take in the sweeping views of Castle Hill from the wide timber verandah, enjoy a drink and delicious meal at skull and swallow cafe downstairs or perhaps a swim in the tropical pool in the beer garden.
Independently owned and operated family pub with live music offered on weekend in the beer garden.

The space
The rooms are set in a traditional North Queensland family run public house in a local inner city neighbourhood. The rooms have internal access as well as french doors opening up onto the large veranda that is shared with other guests. This room is fan only.
Shared bathroom facilities are located close by.
Barrister made coffee, breakfast, lunch and dinner being served from the Skull and Swallow cafe downstairs, Wednesday to Sunday. Live music on the weekends and a saltwater pool available for use in the beer garden

Guest access
Guest are welcome to use the pool in beer garden. Although the rooms are private, all other areas are shared. On occasion we do have have private functions on the verandah in which case this area is off limits at that time. We endeavour to give you notice via messages on Airbnb in advance of these bookings.

Other things to note
Please note this is a full functioning pub so there will be noise. We have live music until 10pm in the beer garden on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and the public bar may be open as late as midnight on weekends. The potential for private functions hosted on the verandah may also contribute to noise when this is booked. No third party bookings allowed. Due to a shared bathroom policy we do not accept bookings for anyone under 18 years.

Fire extinguisher • Smoke alarm • Wifi • Portable fans • Exterior security cameras on property • Pool table • Hot water • Essentials • Bed linens • Communal refrigerator

Come and stay in a traditional North Queensland Pub in one of the towns oldest suburbs, South Townsville. Take in the sweeping views of Castle Hill from the wide timber verandah with your morning coffee, enjoy a drink and delicious meal at skull and swallow cafe downstairs or perhaps a swim in the tropical pool.

This is an independently owned and operated family pub/hotel with great live music offered on weekend nights in the beer garden.

The space
The rooms are set in a traditional North Queensland family run pub in a local inner city neighbourhood. The rooms have internal access as well as french doors opening up onto the large veranda that is shared with other guests. Shared bathroom facilities are located close by.
Barrister made coffee, breakfast, lunch and dinner being served from the Skull and Swallow cafe downstairs. Live music and saltwater pool available for use in the beer garden

Guest access
Guest are welcome to use the pool in beer garden. On occasions the verandah may be booked out for private functions. We will endeavour to let you know when this space is off limits.

Other things to note
Please note this is a full functioning pub so there will be noise. We have live music until 10pm in the beer garden on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and the public bar may be open as late as midnight on weekends. The potential for private functions hosted on the verandah may also contribute to noise when this is booked. Due to a shared bathroom policy we are unable to accept bookings for anyone under 18years. No third party bookings allowed.

Come and stay in a traditional North Queensland Pub in one of the towns oldest suburbs, South Townsville. Take in the sweeping views of Castle Hill from the wide timber verandah with your morning coffee, enjoy a drink and delicious meal at skull and swallow cafe downstairs or perhaps a swim in the tropical pool.

This is an independently owned and operated family pub/hotel with great live music offered on weekend nights in the beer garden.

The space
The rooms are set in a traditional North Queensland family run pub in a local inner city neighbourhood. This room has internal access as well as access onto the large veranda that is shared with other guests. Shared bathroom facilities are located close by.
Barrister made coffee, breakfast, lunch and dinner being served from the Skull and Swallow cafe downstairs. Live music and saltwater pool available for use in the beer garden

Guest access
Guests are welcome to use the pool in the beer garden. On occasion the verandah may be booked out for private functions. We will endeavour to inform you when this space is off limits

Other things to note
Please note this is a full functioning pub so there will be noise. We have live music until 10pm in the beer garden on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and the public bar may be open as late as midnight on weekends. The potential for private functions hosted on the verandah may also contribute to noise when this is booked. Due to a shared bathroom policy we are unable to accept bookings for anyone under 18years. No third party bookings allowed.

Come and stay in a traditional North Queensland Pub in one of the towns oldest suburbs, South Townsville. Take in the sweeping views of Castle Hill from the wide timber verandah with your morning coffee, enjoy a drink and delicious meal downstairs or perhaps a swim in the tropical pool.

This is an independently owned and operated family pub/hotel with great live music offered on weekend nights in the beer garden.

The space
The rooms are set in a traditional North Queensland family run pub in a local inner city neighbourhood. The rooms have internal access as well as access onto the large veranda that is shared with other guests. This room is air conditioned. Shared bathroom facilities are located close by, as well as a small kitchenette for communal use.
Barrister made coffee, breakfast, lunch and dinner being served from the Skull and Swallow cafe downstairs. Live music and saltwater pool available for use in the beer garden

Guest access
Swimming pool in the beer garden is available for use by guests. The verandah may at times be booked for a private function and we will endeavour to let you know through the airbnb app when this area will be off limits.

Other things to note
Please note this is a full functioning pub so there will be noise. We have live music until 10pm in the beer garden on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and the public bar may be open as late as midnight on weekends. The potential for private functions hosted on the verandah may also contribute to noise when this is booked. Due to a shared bathroom policy we are unable to accept bookings for anyone under 18years.

Come and stay in a traditional North Queensland Pub in one of the towns oldest suburbs, South Townsville. Take in the sweeping views of Castle Hill from the wide timber verandah with your morning coffee, enjoy a drink and delicious meal at skull and swallow cafe downstairs or perhaps a swim in the tropical pool.

This is an independently owned and operated family pub/hotel with great live music offered on weekend nights in the beer garden.

The space
The rooms are set in a traditional North Queensland family run pub in a local inner city neighborhood. The rooms have internal access as well as french doors opening up onto the large veranda that is shared with other guests.
Shared bathroom facilities are located close by.
Barrister made coffee, breakfast, lunch and dinner being served from the Skull and Swallow cafe downstairs. Live music and saltwater pool available for use in the beer garden

Guest access
Guest are welcome to use the pool in beer garden. The verandah may be booked for private functions on weekends and we will endeavour to let you know when this space is unavailable for use

Other things to note
Please note this is a full functioning pub so there will be noise. We have live music until 10pm in the beer garden on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and the public bar may be open as late as midnight on weekends. The potential for private functions hosted on the verandah may also contribute to noise when this is booked. Due to shared bathrooms policy we do not accept bookings for anyone under 18.

Wifi • Window AC unit • Smoke alarm • Communal refrigerator • Pool table • Fire extinguisher • Bed linens • Essentials • Hot water • Exterior security cameras on property

Come and stay in a traditional North Queensland Pub in one of the towns oldest suburbs, South Townsville. Take in the sweeping views of Castle Hill from the wide timber verandah with your morning coffee, enjoy a drink and delicious meal at skull and swallow cafe downstairs or perhaps a swim in the tropical pool.

This is an independently owned and operated family pub/hotel with great live music offered on weekend nights in the beer garden.

The space
The rooms are set in a traditional North Queensland family run pub in a local inner city neighbourhood. This room has internal access as well as access onto the large veranda that is shared with other guests. Shared bathroom facilities are located close by.
Barrister made coffee, breakfast, lunch and dinner being served from the Skull and Swallow cafe downstairs. Live music and saltwater pool available for use in the beer garden

Guest access
Guest are welcome to use the pool in beer garden. On occasion the verandah may be booked for private functions. We will endeavour to inform you of any times this space is off limits

Other things to note
Please note this is a full functioning pub so there will be noise. We have live music until 10pm in the beer garden on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and the public bar may be open as late as midnight on weekends. The potential for private functions hosted on the verandah may also contribute to noise when this is booked. Due to a shared bathroom policy we are unable to accept bookings for anyone under 18years. No third party bookings allowed