Backpackers Newcastle

HostelQuiet surroundings (no bars or transit within 250 m)

About

Backpackers Newcastle is a hostel in Islington. The hostel is close to Art Systems Wickham and Miss Porter's House, about 0.5 km from Newcastle Interchange.

Best for

Car-free stay

station within 1 km (straight-line) · 2+ transit stops within 1 km · 3+ places to eat within 1 km

Quiet stay

no bars or nightlife within 250 m · no transit stop within 150 m · airport more than 5 km away

Location

What's nearby

Art Systems Wickham0.9 km
Miss Porter's House1.0 km
Forsight Gallery1.3 km
Cooks Hill Gallery1.4 km
Back to Back Gallery1.5 km
Mitch Revs Gallery1.5 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 29 places to eat🛒 3 supermarkets💊 4 pharmacies & clinics🚌 4 public-transport stops

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: Wallsair Airstrip — 9.0 km
Nearest station: Newcastle Interchange — 0.5 km
Nearest beach: Bar Beach — 2.2 km
Sea temperature: Sea temperature about 18.9 °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