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MOM Darwin

Darwin CBD, Darwin

🏆 AWARDED BEST BACKPACKER ACCOMMODATION IN NT 2026 🏆 MOM is a vibrant, adults-only backpacker hostel featuring two swimming pools, an onsite bar and café, and a lively social atmosphere.

D
Dylan
From
Canada
Good location, friendly staff, clean facilities
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 679 reviews
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$89.72
1 night, 2 adults
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The Cozy Hostel - Motel

Darwin CBD, Darwin

Ideally located in the center of Darwin, The Cozy Hostel - Motel has air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 3-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a concierge service....

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Shin
From
United States
Lots of cool people here, bathrooms and kitchen cleaned daily, and good value! I loved having the ACs in the room for the Darwin heat! Good location, nearby many businesses.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 389 reviews
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$73.84
1 night, 2 adults
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Youth Shack Backpackers Darwin

Darwin CBD, Darwin

Located in the heart of central Darwin, Youth Shack Backpackers features an outdoor swimming pool, a bar and a sun terrace. Darwin Harbor is just a 5-minute walk away.

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Aime1005
From
Australia
Good location for a hostel, staff is very friendly and helpful. Cleaners everyday to swap the bedsheet/ clean the room, pretty decent size, and good value of money - I paid about 700 for a double bed room with my partner, for about 8 days.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 319 reviews
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$58.94
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 679 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Darwin

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 389 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Darwin

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 319 reviews

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MOM Darwin

Hostel in Darwin CBD, Darwin
Avg. price/night: $98.69
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 679 reviews
Bunk beds had good headroom, unlike all other hostels I stayed in Australia.
Guest review byNicholas
Solo traveler

Youth Shack Backpackers Darwin

Hostel in Darwin CBD, Darwin
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 319 reviews
The best location for backpackers. Cleaned daily. Friendly staff. Felt safe. Good air con! Large communal kitchen.
Guest review byBrodie
Solo traveler

The Cozy Hostel - Motel

Hostel in Darwin CBD, Darwin
Avg. price/night: $97.47
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 389 reviews
Great location in Darwin Cbd. . One of the best hostels I've stayed in. Made lots of good friends unlike other hostels where nobody will talk to you . It's also quiet enough to sleep if you are working.The owner has speedy response if any problems occur and great tips for things to do in the local area.
Guest review byJustin
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