Youth Shack Backpackers is a 340-bed hostel in the heart of the city with a newly renovated pool, new cooking equipment, new carpet in hallways, all rooms painted and new flooring.
There are two en-suite rooms, five doubles, five twins with a TV and fridge and five twins and five doubles with a fridge only.
The hostel also has its own bar with great daily specials, a large dining area, a self-catering kitchen with new appliances and a sundeck overlooking the pool area.
The dorm rooms are four-bed dorms and two six-bed dorms. All of the rooms have power points with USB ports and individual lockers.
A tour desk is available to help with travel arrangements. There is a television room for guests and a study room for international students with three computers, a printer and a large table for studying, a bookshelf and a comfortable couch to relax.
Rooms

Budget Twins Doubles and 4 Share Dorms
Sleeps 340 guests
All private rooms are air conditioned and come with a small fridge, storage for your luggage and clothing, with side tables. They have standard and ensuite room which also have smart television.
All Dorms are 4 share, there is female only rooms, and mixed dorms.
Facilities
- 24-hour reception
- Automatic teller machine
- Baggage holding room
- Bar
- Carpark
- Communal kitchen
- Communal lounge
- Communal refrigerator
- Communal shower
- Laundry
- Outdoor dining area
- Outdoor furniture
- Swimming pool
- Tour desk
- Free wifi