Hostels in Tasmania
Launceston City Youth Hostel
This hostel was formerly a canteen for the staff of Coats and Patons across
the road. On arriving, it may feel like a hospital or an institution but its
comfortable. Though it has leaflets and books of YHA, this hostel is not a
member of YHA. The staff is friendly and one made calls for me. The staff
are very aware of deaf one staff member told me about a film with burnt
in subtitles; it was on TV at that time. You can view its numerous collection
of leaflets and accommodation books from the last century: the owners probably
did a lot of travelling. Warning: the leaflets are old so check for date and
current prices
- Cost $14 per night, or $36 for 3 nights
- 20 minutes walk from Launceston city centre
- Close to Cataract Gorge Reserve, known locally as The Gorge, a 25-minute
walk, where there are plenty of walking tracks including visiting Duck Reach
Power Station
- TV/lounge room
- Staff members' awareness of deaf
- Supermarket 15-minute walk but closed on Sundays
- The staff is friendly and one made calls for me
- Security: there is no security for the rooms, but there are lockers. The
lockers are available free only if the refunded deposit is obtained after
8am any morning before leaving, otherwise it costs $5
Bicheno Youth Hostel/Bicheno Beach House
This is a YHA hostel. The office is next to the hostel. The manager/owner
is helpful and very nice as she drove me to Bicheno to catch the bus and made
calls for me. She also remembered to make the call the next day and looked
for me - I only got up when she told me of the call!
- No internet access, but one internet cafe available on the walking trail
for $5 for ½ hour
- $14pn
- No reception but friendly owner
- Walking track nearby to Bicheno township the Foreshore Footway
- No TV
- Beautiful views from hostel
- Across from Diamond Island where fairy penguins come out
- Situated close to the beach with very white sand
- Shops 3km away
- No check out time, so you can have a lie-in!
- Fully equipped kitchen - oven is included
Email yhatas@yhatas.org.au
Iluka Family Centre
This hostel is a member of YHA. This hostel is very clean and is conveniently
situated behind the small supermarket, café and bakery, filling station
and pub. The staff helped me with her knowledge of area and made a phone call
to check the information, and also to reserve a seat on the bus
- Room security but no lockers
- $16.50 per night
- Fully equipped and clean kitchen which contains an oven
- Good reception hours 8am to 6pm
- Close to Muirs Beach and Adventure Centre
- Just seconds away from supermarket and pub
- Internet in bakery seconds away
Email iluka@trump.net.au
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