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2 stars

Backpack Oz

144 Wakefield Street, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia
Adelaide, Australia
See location+61 882 233 551
7,9
Good
based on 546 reviews
546 reviews
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Set in Adelaide, Backpack Oz is a short walk from North Terrace and provides a rooftop terrace. It also offers a concierge, free bicycle rental and a free shuttle service.

Backpack Oz has recently undergone refurbishment and features a library, luggage storage and laundry facilities. Additionally, the multilingual staff are on hand to provide assistance.

Oz Backpack has 12 air conditioned rooms. Guests staying in the rooms also have access to a communal bathroom.

Guests of the hostel can unwind at the in-house bar, conveniently situated for socialising in the evening. Guests can also try one of the various bars and cafés in the vicinity.

Backpack Oz is within a half-an-hour walk of Adelaide Railway Station. Guests can also visit Adelaide Central Market, Rundle Mall and University of Adelaide.

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7,9
Good
Based on 546 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Backpack Oz

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Disabled access
  • Air-conditioned
  • Bicycle hire
  • Pool table
  • Storage available

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle
  • Parking

Things to do

  • Pool table
  • Bicycle hire

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioned

Accessibility and suitability

  • Disabled access

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

General

  • Storage available

Reviews of Backpack Oz

7.9
Good
546 verified ratings
Wonderful
171
Very good
116
Good
150
Okay
52
Fair
28
Mediocre
11
Poor
18

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests generally appreciated the great location and friendly service provided by the staff. Many highlighted the convenience of being close to public transport and city attractions. However, there were notable concerns regarding cleanliness in some areas, with several reviews mentioning dirty bathrooms and unkempt rooms.
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Location10 out of 10
Service9.5 out of 10
Cleanliness3 out of 10
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144 Wakefield Street, Adelaide, SA 5000

What's nearby

  • Victoria Square0.6 km
  • Adelaide Town Hall0.6 km
  • Rundle Mall0.7 km
  • North Terrace0.8 km
  • Adelaide Central Market0.8 km
  • University of Adelaide0.8 km
  • Adelaide Casino1.1 km
  • National Wine Centre of Australia1.2 km
  • Adelaide Festival Centre1.2 km
  • Adelaide Convention Centre1.3 km
  • Adelaide Botanic Gardens1.5 km
  • Adelaide Oval1.7 km

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Check in anytime after 13:30, check out anytime before 10:00

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FAQs when booking at Backpack Oz

  • Where is Backpack Oz located?

    Backpack Oz is located at 144 Wakefield Street in Adelaide CBD, 0,5 km from the centre of Adelaide. Victoria Square is the closest landmark to Backpack Oz.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Backpack Oz?

    Check-in time is 13:30 and check-out time is 10:00 at Backpack Oz.

  • Does Backpack Oz offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Backpack Oz offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Backpack Oz from the airport?

    Backpack Oz is 7,1 km from Adelaide. Backpack Oz is 131,3 km from Kingscote.

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Good to know

Value for money

7,3

Distance to city centre

0,5 km

Nearest airport

Adelaide

Distance to airport

7,1 km

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