Happy Backpacker | Hostel in Penguin

| 7.3 (31 Reviews) |   10 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  5 Guests
Penguin Hostel | Happy Backpacker

10 Bedroom Hostel in Penguin

Located in Penguin, a 4-minute walk from Penguin Beach, Happy Backpacker has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property provides karaoke and a shared kitchen. All rooms at the hostel come with a shared bathroom equipped with a shower. Devonport Oval is 20 miles from Happy Backpacker. Burnie Wynyard Airport is 21 miles from the property.

Happy Backpacker is located in Penguin.

This 10 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Sports/Activities, Entertainment, Designated Smoking Area, and several others. This is a 3 star rated property and has over 31 reviews with the average score of 7.3 . Coming to Penguin and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Parking
Designated Smoking Area
TV
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Parking
  • Free parking
  • Street parking
  • Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Private Parking
  • Parking on site
Activities
  • Karaoke
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Happy hour
  • Pool table
  • Evening entertainment
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
Guest Services
  • Lockers
  • Laundry
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
Security/Safety
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • CCTV outside property

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Please note that happy backpacker does not accept payments with american express credit cards.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.88
Location:
9.34
Staff:
9.25
Facilities:
7.75
Comfort:
8.38
Cleanliness:
8.63
Jody
Jan 25, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   7
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: The location is perfect and the facilities are great for the price. I liked that there were plenty of food options.
Negative: There was a fair bit of noise inside of the property after 10pm at night.
Summary: Great value for money, great location
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 22 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Toilet, Shower, Toilet paper, Shared bathroom, Walk-in shower, Bathtub, Towels

General

Electric blankets, Lockers, Carpeted, Heating, Ironing facilities, Trash cans, Key access, Smoke Alarm

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow, Drying rack for clothing
Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 15 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Toilet, Shower, Toilet paper, Shared bathroom, Walk-in shower, Bathtub, Towels

General

Electric blankets, Lockers, Carpeted, Heating, Ironing facilities, Trash cans, Key access, Smoke Alarm

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow, Drying rack for clothing
Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 10 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Toilet, Shower, Toilet paper, Shared bathroom, Walk-in shower, Bathtub, Towels

General

Electric blankets, Lockers, Carpeted, Heating, Ironing facilities, Trash cans, Key access, Smoke Alarm

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow, Drying rack for clothing
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 15 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Toilet, Shower, Toilet paper, Shared bathroom, Walk-in shower, Bathtub, Towels

General

Electric blankets, Lockers, Carpeted, Heating, Ironing facilities, Trash cans, Private entrance, Key access, Smoke Alarm

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow, Drying rack for clothing
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 22 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Toilet, Shower, Toilet paper, Shared bathroom, Walk-in shower, Bathtub, Towels, Private bathroom

General

Electric blankets, Lockers, Carpeted, Heating, Ironing facilities, Trash cans, Private entrance, Key access, Smoke Alarm

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow, Drying rack for clothing
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