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Reviews of Central Backpackers - Hostel

2 out of 5
Central Backpackers - Hostel
88 Grafton Street, Coffs Harbour, NSW

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 48 reviews" "

5.6/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

JonathanSmith

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attached Bistro good prices and value for money food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Todd&Cat, Sydney

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was cheap and acceptable. Only problem was room claimed to have a ceiling fan which was actually just a pedestal desk-fan mounted to the wall lol but overall great, decent fun gypsy family pub place perfect for late night rest stop base camp. Games room, pokies and kids place featuring 'Brum' (a novely ride replica of old skool ABC kids show) ☮All peace part of Aussie pride😊
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the worst hostels that we have ever stayed in and we have stayed in a lot of hostels in a lot of cities around the world. very unclean, extremely hot and hard to sleep, we were given a room with a big fan/generator right outside the window which was loud and prevented any airflow whatsoever making it even hotter and more uncomfortable to sleep. Some toilets were okay but some were very unclean with poo stains for the entire time we were there. One of the top bunk beds in our room was also half broken and disassembled with the entire safety rail and top railing missing making it very wobbly and unsafe. On top of this there was actual holes in the walls that weren't covered at all. Parking was also about a 5 minute walk away. This was a cheap stay but DEFINITELY not worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fan was so dirty it didn’t even blew air. No airco. Sink was blocked. Bed was holding on 2 screws and was bent. Stains on the bed sheets. Dead insects squashed on the walls. Run away from room 9 ! Kitchen fridge was filthy, disgusting ! Should I continue ? Worst backpack I’ve ever seen.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap place to stay for one night. One night is enough.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
Fan in room was so thick with dust it directed the flow sideways instead of outwards. Room sink needs drain clean as the flow backs up in lieu of normal drainage Bed was clean as was doona. I was in room 9.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Good value for money and handy to stay there- secure and quiet too
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very noisey room and the fan didn’t work. Room hadn’t been vacuumed in a while
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were super helpful with helping with directions and sending codes to get in. I liked that there was secure parking off the street.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not recommended .
The rooms were dirty. The sink looked like it’s never been cleaned. My husband was bitten by bed bugs. The sheets felt like plastic. Apparently not the worst in Coffs Harbour so that’s something.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Me and my two teenage children stayed in a room to sleep 3 with shared bathroom, in summer. It was a last minute deal and were grateful to have a bed to sleep in.. The building is old so taking that into account the place was relatively clean. Common areas smelt bad, stale, but were clean with exception of the ancient carpet. The room, I'm sure it had been cleaned cause the smell of disinfectant hurt my nostrils. No aircon, no fan and no screen on windows. Window opens to the balcony which is a common area for the smokers. Fellow guests have no consideration for others with regards to noise. The doors on every room bang super loud when closing. Mattress was so old I could feel every spring in it. For a backpackers style accommodation even, this is the worst I've experienced. Bistro was lovely with great affordable meals and The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely dirty. The place needs a bit of pest control. Toilets dirty kitchen and room terrible dirty
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never had an experience like this and it was really easy, simple and cheap :)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed for a week. It's overpriced even when the Hostel conditions are not worth it. The kitchen was messy and dirty. There's not enough lightning. At least the bathroom was clean, and my bed was clean and comfy.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's not a hostel I'm sure I'll come back too. The reception was friendly and upgraded me to a better room without further discussion since my actually room/bed in dorm was not clean at all. The new room was clean, but the lock on the door didn't work. All in all very disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They didn't have wifi. I waited 20 mins for the check-in. No one was in the reception. They have parking area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Service was good. Room was next to giant neon lights, which went through the blinds.... Get better blinds
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Richard

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Checkin needed to wait for the bar staff at adjoining hotel. After that quickly checked in. My room was for 4 people (bunk beds) but i was only person in for full 2 days. One bunk didn't have any steps on it to reach top bunk. Very dates room and shower area, no air conditioning. Laundry only 1 washer and dryers. Hardly seen or heard anyone else during my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

4/10 Poor

Tom, Belgium

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Waited 10 minutes to get checked by rude staff
Rude arrogant staff. Place is in poor condition. Dirty floor in room. Common areas and facilities in need of repair

6/10 Okay

Shane, Sydney NSW AUSTRALIA

Liked: Staff & service
Know what you are booking
Great associated hotel ( Plantation hotel ) Dorm type accom, clean, entrances could be patched up. Good value for (say ) backpackers or aircrew etc on transit.. No towels or soap ( soap should be included, towels should be optional ) When leaving at 6am used computer at accommodation entrance to send an urgent email, wonderful. NOT for cuddling couples. Twin accom is a 2 level bunk.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

harry, sydney

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cheap hostel above a pub
Was the cheapest stay in coffs harbour and for good reason. I imagine it was what sleeping in a prison cell would feel like. You will need a great deal of tolerance to stay here. Shared bathroom was old but at least the hot water worked. Smell of cigarettes just teased through into my room from someone either next doir or from the pub.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Little gem in centre of town
Fantastic stay....clean, good facilities, excellent staff, quiet and right in centre of town!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Cheryl, Gold Coast

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Central to everything
I thought it was a nice hotel really great meals at a good price.But they didn't have any entertainment, other than big screens showing football games.The hotel was just across the road from the rsl club where they had bands playing.It was a short walk from shopping the centre and buses where you could go anywhere.The bed was so uncomfortable it was giving me a sore back if you have trouble with your back don't stay there.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

8/10 Good

Anthony, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location nice staff
Nice place could do with a bit of renovation

10/10 Excellent

Joel, Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a nice time, the place was very clean and the staff effective and kind.

8/10 Good

Stephen, Australia - NSW - Regional NSW

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Very good for price; Value: Bargain; Service: Good; Cleanliness: Good for price; Shared accomodation may not be for everyone but suitable for my needs - facilities were excellent value and management were polite and helpful.

4/10 Poor

Kodie, Australia - NSW - Regional NSW

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Horrible, Run-down, Bare minimum; Value: Exorbitant, Rip-off, Unreasonable; Service: Rude, Awful; Cleanliness: Filthy, Grubby; Out of room facility's and tiny tiny room. Nothing like pictures. Nightclub down stairs

4/10 Poor

Ramez

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

8/10 Good

Jade, Australia - NSW - Sydney

Facilities: Basic; Value: Affordable; Service: Helpful; Cleanliness: Tidy; close to shopping centre

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn, Australia - NSW - Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place!

8/10 Good

Mathew, Australia - NSW - Sydney

Facilities: Typical; Value: you get what you pay for; Service: Polite; Cleanliness: Neat, It's a hostel..; My room was flooded when I rocked up. But they moved me and everything was sweet. The guys there are friendly. There is no secure parking so watch out

8/10 Good

belinda, Australia - NSW - Regional NSW

Facilities: Basic; Value: Acceptable price; Service: Polite; Cleanliness: Neat;

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

8/10 Good

Kungalu, Australia

Liked: Staff & service
Facilities: Basic; Value: Reasonable; Service: Friendly; Cleanliness: Clean; The club was just down stairs so I already had a place to stay after it closed :)

8/10 Good

Ashlee, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Good; Value: Affordable; Service: Polite;

10/10 Excellent

Renee, Australia - NSW - Regional NSW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Outstanding; Value: Bargain; Service: Outstanding; Cleanliness: Delightful; The club down stairs is awesome and friendly

8/10 Good

Samuel, Australia - NSW - Regional NSW

Liked: Staff & service
Facilities: Basic; Value: Bargain; Service: Friendly, Helpful and very friendly; Cleanliness: Tidy;

6/10 Okay

Nicole, Australia - QLD - Sunshine Coast

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Value: Acceptable price; Service: Bad; Cleanliness: Tidy;

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Airco kapot en ze doen er niks aan, te warm op de kamer
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Charlotte

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Alleen uit pure noodzaak.
Ik had dit hostel geboekt omdat ze nog als enigen een bed hadden die avond. Het enige voordeel aan dit hostel is dat het op loopafstand is van de greyhound bus stop, maar daar is ook alles wel mee gezegd. De receptie was permanent onbemand. De kamer was smerig, het tapijt op de vloer zag eruit alsof het al heel lang niet gestofzuigd was. De kamer was slecht geventileerd en meurde een beetje. Lekkage aan de muur. Stapelbed niet aan de muur gefixeerd en daardoor enorm gammel. De keuken deed me denken aan een studentenhuis waar 15 corpsballen wonen. Er lag rauw vlees op de tafel wat van niemand was. Hostel zit aan een truckerweg en dichtbij een bar die muziek draait. Heel ver van het strand. De mensen die verder in het hostel verbleven waren ook niet heel toegankelijk, er hing absoluut geen backpackerssfeer. Ik ben na 1 nacht uitgecheckt en gelijk naar de YHA gegaan. Verder vond ik Coffs Harbour zelf niet heel boeiend als solo backpacker. Ik had die tijd liever gebruikt om langer in Byron Bay te blijven.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
位於俱樂部樓上，員工親切但浴室燈光昏暗
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Durchschnittliches Hostel
Ein typisches Hostel. Alles da was man benötigt. Ein wenig in die Jahre gekommen aber Preis Leistung ist gerechtfertigt