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Backpackers Imperial Hotel

Hotel in Hobart city centre

Hotel2.9 (435 reviews)Lively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)

Location Excellent location — 16 attractions within walking distance

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About

Backpackers Imperial Hotel is a hotel to stay in Hobart city centre. Facilities include a swimming pool, free Wi-Fi and parking. The hotel is close to The TAG Art Gallery and Maritime Museum of Tasmania, about 7.1 km from Glenorchy. Guests rate it 2.9/5 across 435 reviews.

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Amenities

Free Wi-FiSwimming poolParkingLaundryKitchen / kitchenette

Location

What's nearby

  • The TAG Art Gallery0.1 km
  • Maritime Museum of Tasmania0.3 km
  • Mawsons Hut Replica Museum0.4 km
  • Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery0.4 km
  • Good Grief Studio0.4 km
  • Tasmania Police Museum0.4 km

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Within a short walk

🍽️ 159 places to eat🛒 3 supermarkets💊 9 pharmacies & clinics🚌 1 public-transport stop

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Cambridge Airport 13.8 km
Nearest station
Glenorchy7.1 km
Nearest beach
Short Beach1.4 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 11.6 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving
Drives on the left
Currency
AUD
Power
Type I plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Backpackers Imperial Hotel?

From Backpackers Imperial Hotel, the nearest station, Glenorchy, is about 7.1 km away; Cambridge Airport is around 13.8 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is Backpackers Imperial Hotel from the beach?

The nearest beach, Short Beach, is about 1.4 km from Backpackers Imperial Hotel in a straight line.

Does Backpackers Imperial Hotel have wifi, parking, a pool?

Yes — Backpackers Imperial Hotel offers free wi-fi, swimming pool, parking, laundry, kitchen / kitchenette.

How is Backpackers Imperial Hotel rated?

Backpackers Imperial Hotel scores 2.9 out of 5 across 435 guest reviews.

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