The Alabama Hotel

A gorgeous, fun, quirky hotel with a fabulous little bar serving excellent coffee and drinks. The rooms are small, and there are shared bathrooms, but this is a comfortable place with a lot of character and lovely friendly staff. Kind of like a hostel for grownups. The staff were very responsive when I found my room a little chilly, and even put a hot lemon and honey outside of my door when I later came down with a sniffle. Super comfortable beds and the most gorgeous Malamute dog was helping *work* reception.

Recently my partner and I stayed here for a few nights during a work trip. I've always loved this venue/hotel, being from Tasmania originally and was happy to be back. It's funky, quirky, quiet and laid back. Reception/lobby is open from 9am - 9pm, with a late check-in option available. We extended our stay by a few nights, which they had no problems with whatsoever. Thanks Alabama, we'll definitely be staying again :) P.s, the coffee is great!! A real treat to wake up to :)

This is the best-maintained hostel I’ve ever stayed in. The staff are incredibly lovely and kind. The shared bathrooms were always spotless. There’s also a cozy and fancy bar right next to the reception, where guests get a 10% discount. Plus, the gorgeous friendly dog Nala is a delightful bonus. If you’re a solo traveller, this is a much better choice than a generic boring hotel. This place made my days in Hobart even more wonderful. I’ll be definitely coming back here for the next visit.

the cafe is great! So many couches and chairs and plants, enjoyable ambiance thanks to the choice of music, the coffee is delicious and jimmy is a great person to chat with! They don’t offer any food, just some snacks. More options would be nice :) Highly recommend for a chill and relaxing time

Insanely cute budget hotel with vintage styling in a good location. We had a twin room with shared bath down the hall and it worked out perfectly. The bar is beautiful too - would be great for happy hour. The fan in the room was so appreciated.

We stayed for two nights at Alabama. Very simple but clean rooms and shares bathroom facilities which were also clean. Very friendly staff, especially good girl Nala. It was nice being able to relax in the very comfortable and beautifully decorated retro lounge, bar area. Very convenient having barista coffee for the morning and bar for the evening right outside your door. The location was the best though, you're right in the centre of Hobart.

The room is clean and well-organized, with all the basic amenities provided. The bed is comfortable, the bathroom is clean with hot water available, and the air conditioning works well. There are no issues with noise, making it a great choice for those who spend most of their time outside and need a convenient place to rest and shower. The location is good and easily accessible, offering great value for the price.

This is a fun, budget hotel in a great location in downtown Hobart. The room was large and well-equipped. The bed was comfortable. The bar area and balcony on the first floor were fun. |The only downside is the lack of lift to the first and second floors if you have a rollerbag. They do warn you, though.

Funky pub style hotel. While shared bathrooms per floor (no en suite rooms), bathrooms were clean, bright and inviting. Showers were large with plenty of hot water. Rooms are basic, with mini fridge, hanging space and bed. Heaps of accessible power points. Fun 'public space' with bar and coffee machine. Amazingly central location, with pubs, restaurants and retail all close by. Salamanca a ten minute stroll, close to skybus stop 5. Def not a luxury hotel, but loved my stay!

I chose Alabama Hotel for my last accommodation in Tasmania. It's a quirky hotel with some vintage decoration. Alabama Hotel is located so close to Woolworths, where I bought my snack supplies from. I parked my car at the 24 hr parking place which was about 5 minutes walk from the hotel. As I walked up the stairs at the hotel, I could see some hanging flamingos and a cafe. The reception desk was located inside the cafe area. Alamaba Hotel also has a balcony with some tables and chairs to hang out at. I was given a handmade soap and a towel, enough amenities for my two days stay. They also prepare free water at the corridor that I could bring to my room. The room was really cozy with a heater, fan, and a working desk. One of the most important things for me is the number of power points that a hotel room has. I comfortably charged my power bank, camera and phone at the same time! I was incredibly grateful for electricity and free Wi-Fi that they provided. The shared bathroom was spotless and most of the time I didn't have to share it with other people. Mind you, it was an off peak season when I was there. Alabama Hotel is an excellent place for staycation around Hobart area and provided a comfortable stay for a budget hotel. It's one of people's favorite places to stay when there's music or food festival in Tasmania. Just make sure to book in advance to secure your spot.

I first discovered the Alabama Hotel many moons ago in an issue of Frankie Magazine (for those not in the know, Frankie is a painfully hip monthly mag that covers cool people, architecture, fashion, general hipster-dom.) And since that time I have wanted nothing more to spend a night there. The Alabama is a gorgeous Art-deco style building in Salamanca, filled with cane furniture, indoor plants, bright pink flamingos and intricate murals on the bedroom walls. Our room was very simple. Just a bed, a heater and a clothes rack with a few hangers. Our view was of the building next to us, but we didn't really need a view so weren't bothered. The bathrooms are shared and there is a male bathroom and a female bathroom. Do not expect much from these bathrooms, ok? I realised after staying at this hotel that I am *far* too precious for shared bathrooms. They were clean and slick but it was too much of a mental hurdle for me. If you're on a budget or are looking for a hostel that is just a little bit fancy, Alabama is for you.

Whimsical hotel with a great lounge, friendly staff, and good internet. Very quiet for one of these boutique hotels, with a hilarious room guide.

Cool Art Deco boutique hotel with a great little bar and coffee shop. Friendly staff and great location. Just opened a year ago. It's filled with interesting art and people. Just stopped in for a drink so I can't review the rooms.

I hugely enjoyed my stay at the Alabama Hotel and can't recommend it highly enough. At first I was 'wait shared bathrooms really?' but a look over Hobart hotels shows that most hotels here have shared bathrooms at this price point and the general loveliness of the Alabama is much greater than other hotels of this price (and even many more expensive ones!) I truly found the shared bathrooms not to be an issue which was great. As a lone female traveller I was very wary but it didn't bother me at all when I got there. Just like being in a nice gym, they had male and female bathrooms, the one I used was right across the corridor from my room which was easy and it had two showers and a toilet, I never saw anyone else there. The Alabama Hotel and its hosts are just so lovely and helpful. The hotel itself is really pretty and quirky, with a great common area that you actually want to be in. The rooms are smaller due to the lack of ensuite but perfectly acceptable with good space for clothes etc and hangers yay! It's such a great central location as well. The hosts could not be more helpful to me for all my many, many questions and gave me tonnes of advice, local knowledge and good chat. Also the wifi is free and the password was handed over the minute I arrived, without me even having to ask. Storing my luggage was no problem at all, even though I arrived very early and left on my last day very late. Late night access is easy with a passcode so it's safe, secure and easy to get in late at night. Others reviews who say it feels like being at home are absolutely right, it was such a great experience for me, so much nicer than inhuman hotel chains. I slept really well and really enjoyed my stay. And it's really nicely decorated! Don't let the shared bathrooms put you off! It's more than worth the money and I've recommended it to everyone I know as well.

Lovely little budget boutique hotel that my friend and I stumbled upon. Pieces of quirky art found within the rooms and throughout the hotel. The Alabama was clean, had comfy beds, and the staff were the sweetest! It's simplicity without the boring.

The Alabama Hotel is a hidden oasis in the centre of the CBD. The fitout is funky and fresh, the staff are friendly and warm, and there's a great selection of beers. Seating is either in the stylish art deco lounge or the leafy balcony - both so nice as to make it hard to choose. Fantastic watering hole!