An outdoor pool, a business centre and free Wi-Fi in public areas are available at this hostel. Housekeeping is not available.
Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel offers 170 accommodations with air conditioning. This Darwin hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us that they enjoy the overall property condition at Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from The Esplanade. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a business centre.
Free WiFi
Take a swim in the outdoor pool
Amenities include a business centre and a terrace
Steps from The Esplanade and a 3-minute drive from Darwin Waterfront
Public spaces have free WiFi. You'll find a business centre on site. An outdoor pool and a terrace are also featured at Chilli's Backpackers - Hostel.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Darwin hostel.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Limited on-site parking
Things to do
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
Luggage storage
Guest services
No housekeeping service
Business services
Business centre
Outdoors
Terrace
More
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
More
Air conditioning
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
We should mention
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 70 reviews
10 - Excellent
6
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 70 reviews
8 - Good
32
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 70 reviews
6 - Okay
19
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 70 reviews
4 - Poor
8
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 70 reviews
2 - Terrible
5
6.4/10
Cleanliness
7.2/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
6.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
6/10 Okay
CHEONG KEAT
12 Jun 2016
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Darwin's Most Happening Place
stay in Chillis was good and is a good meeting place to meet people of various nationality. The location is good as it has everything that you need.... transport, tour booking, supermarket, sights, food and drinks.
The most happening place in Darwin.
only stayed for a quick 1 night stop and i’m glad that’s all it was
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified
4/10 Poor
Eddie
24 Jan 2020
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The lack of Power points and the cramped uncomfortable conditions of the beds made this place a very disappointing experience. I wouldn't recommend for a long term stay.
Eddie
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
3 Nov 2019
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
This was a well located hostel with lots if food and shopping available close.
Some staff were very friendly and helpful while others were not.
Single rooms were spacious.
Property could use a bit of TLC and it would be really good place.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
kym
29 Sept 2019
Liked: Staff & service
Cheap Darwin backpackers
Cheap, comfortable backpackers close to everything
It's a decent hostel on the main street. Have a no alcohol policy which is a bit strange. Rooms and bathrooms are kept pretty clean considering the amount of people. A cheaper option than others, very good if you don't plan to spend much time in the hostel. Staff are helpful, can organize tours or give job leads.
Nice stay overall. Pillow too soft and water shower head missing at some cubicle. No issue as move to another one. Opposite Coles Supermarket, bars and attractions. Easy to travel around.
Clean nice pool and friendly staff. Really happy with how staff handled my booking at YouthShack while chilli undergoing renovation.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
9 Apr 2019
Disliked: Room comfort
Very basic service, the reservation says that the beakfast was incude but nobody knows that. The place was under remodelation so my stay was in another backpacker.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
4 Sept 2018
Goood!
Good location in Darwin. Everything is close to the Backpackers!!
And clean bathroom.
Worst hostel I have slept in in the 8 months I have been in Australia... Where to start... Maybe with the cockroaches and bugs that crawl over you during the night. Maybe with the ceiling fan that was covered in dust. Maybe with the showers that are dirty at night and have no hot water in the morning. Maybe with the fact that if you are on the ground floor you are literally next to an alley where car parks and therefore accelerate right next to you. Maybe with the fact that backpackers here run wild and can play music very loud until veeeery late without being told to keep quiet. Yes it is very well located but it's not worth it. We had a reservation for another night in a few days but we cancelled it and hopefully we'll find something better that this
Good location on Mitchell Street. Coles supermarket very close which is handy. Bed is very average, old school air conditioning in room with ceiling fan. Corridor is very noisy in morning, so if you've had a late night don't expect much sleep. Not bad price considering location.
julian
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Verified
8/10 Good
craig
19 Sept 2017
Liked: Staff & service
Good stay
Yeah it was a nice stay! Clubs were noisey on the weekend so earplugs would be a good call
I arrived at 1:40am called the night manager but she was at another property so i was kept waiting for 30 minutes to check in. Once into my room i was met with the next door kebab shop and every drunk on the streets conversations, the air conditioner from the room above was constantly dripping on to the air con unit in my room so that was awesome for 2 days trying to sleep through. the staff have an affinity for slaming doors shut no matter what time of the day or night it is 12am BAM, 6:30 BAM, 2pm BAM.
toilets and showers were in the same disgusting state the whole duration of the stay.... avoid this place its a giant rip off!!
Rhys
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Verified
8/10 Good
Mégane
1 Jul 2017
Liked: Cleanliness
Bon rapport qualité prix
Bonne auberge, pas très organisée mais pour quelques nuits ça va !
Stayed here several weeks.
Super clean hostel and relaxed atmosphere. Not a party hostel.
Great customer service, central location and spacious (double) rooms with air conditioning, fridge + sink & mirror. Good kitchen and jacuzzi-type pools!
Noise coming from the streets but can't really avoid that in party-Darwin.
Jenni
Verified
8/10 Good
William
30 Mar 2017
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
It is a backpackers
It is what it is, a backpackers. totally acceptable. However my bed did not have any top matters so i could feel the springs, not very comfortable.
Roomstoo tight, bathroom is a geat a van would be fine. Little insects can be there, saw some. Less toilette paper, just in one cabine (4days). I really don't know what the cleaning staff is doing there?