Civic Guest House Backpackers Hostel
262 Walker St, Townsville, Queensland 4810 Australia
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Recently renovated and now voted one of the TOP 10 HOSTELS in Australia, the Civic Guest House is a friendly, charming hostel in the heart of Townsville offering clean, safe and cosy accommodation for the budget conscious traveler. Free Wi-Fi and a friendly service are what we consider a must. We also offer free transport to/from the Ferry and Greyhound bus terminal.Our aim is to provide our guests with a comfortable and quiet place to stay in a relaxed and friendly environment. You can chill out in the lounge room, prepare a meal in our large communal kitchen, or have a game of chess in the new game room. Conveniently located in a quiet street in Townsville's CBD, the Civic Guest House Backpackers Hostel gives you a broad choice of room options ranging from shared dorms to private double rooms with en-suite bathrooms.Townsville is a great place to experience a laid-back tropical city lifestyle while enjoying the fantastic wildlife and exceptional sights of the Great Barrier Reef and Magnetic Island. Take a tour, enjoy numerous free activities in and around town, or simply relax by the beach.
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Property amenities
Free public parking nearby
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Vending machine
Bicycle rental
Game room
Shuttle bus service
24-hour security
BBQ facilities
Paid public parking nearby
Street parking
Wifi
Board games / puzzles
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Shared kitchen
Shared lounge / TV area
Sun terrace
24-hour check-in
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Washing machine
Ironing service
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Air conditioning
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Electric kettle
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Non-smoking rooms
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Grade: 87 out of 100
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262 Walker St, Townsville, Queensland 4810 Australia
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A very comfortable one night stay in Townsville. Staff were friendly and helpful. We made use of the left luggage swimming pool and shuttle facilities but not the kitchen though that looked to be well used. Close to the centre and Castle Hill.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I haven't had much experience at all in backpackers but I was impressed with the Civic Guesthouse. The staff have mostly been very friendly, accomodating and helpful, and the general atmosphere really positive and safe which is awesome. They have a good cleaning routine so the place is in good condition and maintained really well. It's in a great location and has all the amenities/facilities you need. Noise management is handled really well with a nighttime quiet rule. One negative comment I will make is that there is not really a system at all for recyclable items. There is just one bin for recyclables such as drinks cans but aside from that all waste goes into the general bins/landfill and this is pretty soul-crushing since there are so many people coming and going and therefore so much waste disposed of in this way. It would be great to have an improved system for this to sort waste and educate people in the process to be aware of where they are getting rid of their waste. Otherwise, thank you Civic for a great backpacking experience!…
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Roam36072244828 wrote a review Jan 2023
I had made mistake about booking, also my flight arrive townsville was late 9:20pm,I got late check in on sunday 22/1/2023, however, manager Joe very kind fix the problem, awesome service highly recommand!
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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I booked this accommodation for 8.12.22 till 10.12.22 via Booking.com The headline of the description is “Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room”, there is no information about the restriction that it is only allowed for people of age 18-35. I also printed this out because I recheck almost everything. Also on this print out is no information of the restriction. As I arrived I was refused with the comment that there is this restriction. I double checked it again (with new dates in the future), just to know if I have overseen something. Again, I didn’t found any info. The person on the reception meant it is written there, so I checked also the accommodation guidelines and room guidelines. I didn’t found anything. The solution was, that I had to click inside the room information again on “Weiterlesen” (meaning “READ MORE”) to get this information. For me it is a joke, that I have to search for such important information. In my opinion it shouldn’t be hidden somewhere in the description of somewhere but be shown in the headline so it is absolutely clear that there are restrictions. I asked the man on the reception why the accommodation doesn’t make it as clear as others, but he claimed, that it is not possible to write it in the headline. Booking.com doesn’t allow this. You can check it as an example in the headline of the Summer House Backpackers Cairns. It is possible and it is 100% clear, which rooms are only for women, which are only for 18-35. Nothing hidden somewhere where you have to search it, just clear. You can also check the Choice Backpackers in Auckland. It is 100% clear in which rooms are only women allowed. In the end they charged my credit card and refused me to use the accommodation. My feedback is about the “service”. But this leads to the bad overall rating.…
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Response from Cathy K, Owner at Civic Guest House Backpackers Hostel
Responded 10 Jan 2023
Hi Dirk, We are sorry that we could not accommodate you. We have tried to work closely with Booking.com to get the age restrictions for our many room types clearly displayed but have been advised that this is the only way to advertise. The restrictions are on several areas of the booking platform and guests do tick that they have read the fine print,where the age limits are the first line. Thank you for giving us some examples of how other hostels have outcome this problem. We will approach Booking.com again with this information.
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I thought it was really good, it is in a good location a few mins walk from a woolworths, a mcdonalds and not too far from the sea front or the train station (15 mins walk) The whole place seemed to be nice and clean and the price is good. Staff were friendly. The only negative things I can think of are that there was no socket near the bed and a privacy curtain on the lower bunks would be good. Would recommend and would stay again.
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Date of stay: October 2022
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This was the worst hostel I have ever stayed in. Don't be taken in by the pictures you see online cuz the room was vile. It was dirty and the room was so outdated and the people who work there r tapped in the head. Weirdos. So many bloody rules! 🤮🤮
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip: Don't stay here!!!! Vile vile vile. Bedrooms....don't get me started.... my nans house has more...
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I booked into the Civic Guesthouse recently with a friend and we were made very welcome by the young man at reception and when I realised I had made a mistake re. date he immediately set about rectifying it. The kitchen downstairs is huge with a number of fridges, microwave, hot water, kettle, pots and pans etc. etc. and there are quite a few tables where you can sit and eat or chat to other people. The room whilst very basic had a fridge and the beds were comfortable and clean. (The pillows could be a bit bigger). There seemed to be a number of bathrooms which were all clean. The laundry is well equipped and there were plenty of lines for drying. In other words: a backpackers’ haven.
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip: Meter Parking is in the street. Free parking after 5 pm and on weekends
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Clean, friendly, accommodating staff and safe friendly atmosphere. Plenty of spaces for all personalities types. Been involved in tourism and a traveller for decades. Will stay again and would highly recommend.
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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We stayed there a couple of nights with my partner, we had a good room. The less point would be the guy at the reception absolutely not friendly ! 10pm no more noise around ! The facilities are good, just the kitchen is a bit small. The owner of the place is really nice lady
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Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Well maintained & very clean comfortable hostel. Great location. Very social & friendly but not loud. Staff helpful & informative. Fast wifi. Really good kitchen, has everything, and staff & guests keep it very clean & tidy. Great stay!
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Date of stay: June 2021
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USD 39 - USD 46 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
AustraliaQueenslandTownsville
NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Civic Guest House Backpackers Hostel
Which popular attractions are close to Civic Guest House Backpackers Hostel?
Nearby attractions include Sunday on Flinders. Cotters Markets (0.4 km), Mary Who? Bookshop (0.3 km), and Empire Alternacade and Events - Townsville (0.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Civic Guest House Backpackers Hostel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, laundry service, and shuttle bus service.
Which room amenities are available at Civic Guest House Backpackers Hostel?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a refrigerator, and an oven.
What food & drink options are available at Civic Guest House Backpackers Hostel?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities during their stay.
Is parking available at Civic Guest House Backpackers Hostel?
Yes, free public parking nearby, paid public parking nearby, and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Civic Guest House Backpackers Hostel?
Conveniently located restaurants include The TapHouse Townsville, Cowboys Leagues Club, and Sakana Sushi Bar and Restaurant.
Does Civic Guest House Backpackers Hostel have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Civic Guest House Backpackers Hostel offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is Civic Guest House Backpackers Hostel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.4 km away from the centre of Townsville.
Are any cleaning services offered at Civic Guest House Backpackers Hostel?
Yes, laundry service and self serve laundry are offered to guests.
Are there any historical sites close to Civic Guest House Backpackers Hostel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Kissing Point Fort (2.3 km) and National Trust Heritage Centre (1.5 km).