The Pickled Frog

We stayed here twice during our trip in Tasmania. It was located perfectly as the city centre was very close. The staff were friendly and the hostel itself had a cozy atmosphere. The rooms were good. The rest of the amenities were fine as well. Would come back 😃

This hostel is great. A lot of people stay for long periods of time, so even if you're just there for a few days (like me) you pick up on the sense of community and comradery that they keep going. And the staff are just as social and involved as the guests, all intermingling and hanging out. They have events, but there's also a lot of chill down time, and plenty of space to find a quiet corner to do your own thing. Huge kitchen, paid laundry, nice TV, book nook, fireplaces, couches, chairs, and booths, pool table, info about the area, etc. And it's in a great location walkable to much of Hobart. Accessibility note - like most hostels, the main building is not accessible. However, there is a back building with accessible dorm rooms, and they are happy to help make it work, though if you can't do any steps at all you couldn't access the kitchen, laundry, lounge rooms, etc. Still could be a good cheap stay if you just need a bed for a few nights.

This hostel has the best vibe and the best people. There are plenty of communal places and everyone is super social and friendly - staff and guests! The location to the city is fantastic and easy walking distance to everything in town. The only downside is the cleanliness but even considering this, I always return to this hostel!

I stay I this hostel since one month and half, I really enjoy it and I may stay even longer. The location is great, the accommodation too, but the strong point of this hostel is all the people here. The mood with the guests is pretty nice and the people working here are all very kind, friendly and ready to help. For example, when someone starts to harass the other guests, or make someone feeling not well or unsafe, the security guy is always ready to fix the problem, with calm and authority. That’s also what helps this place to keep safe, and permite to fellow like at home. I recommend 100%!

This is a great hostel, I would recommend a 6 bedroom dorm for a longer stay as they are very cozy and out of the way. The kitchen is open 24 hours a day, cleaned regularly and there is a night manager on every night to help you with anything you might need. I have never stayed in a hostel with better staff than here, if you have any issues or general questions or (or lock yourself out of your room in the middle of the night😅) they are always more than willing to help you out! All around super friendly and welcoming vibe.

This is the warmest and most welcoming hostel I’ve ever stayed at. The staff are super friendly, and the game nights gave me the chance to meet wonderful new friends. Love it!

Was an okay hostel. Bit further from the Main Street than I would have wanted but it was a pleasant walk. Female bathrooms were generally in good condition and as was 8 bed female room. One thing that annoyed me was the lack of decent WiFi for my entire stay, was very lucky to have data.

Look, it ain't a 5 star hotel, but if you are looking for a place to stay, I couldn't recommend it more. Lots of good people, respectful behaviour in the rooms and really great staff. Overall a good environment, had a blast

With a name like The Pickled Frog, how could you not stay here! Right on the western edge of town (but in Hobart that's only 10 minutes walk away from the centre of town) you really can't miss the bright green building on Liverpool Street. Given the loud exterior, the interior is not quite what you'd expect. The common areas are warm and welcoming with plenty of overstuffed couches, booths and even hammocks and two (two!) fireplaces. It somehow manages to create the perfect hostel common area with lots of different spaces with quiet nooks and crannies where you can hide away with a book, and larger open spaces where you can meet some new friends. The rooms and bathrooms are aging but clean, but there definitely could have been more shower stalls and toilets for a hostel this size. I'd love some more hooks or a bench in the shower stalls, and more than one sink in the upstairs bathroom - prepare for toothbrushing dances when when the hostel is full!

The Pickled Frog Backpacker is a typical average quality autralian backpacker. Cheap, no so clean but not dirty, kitcheen, TV, Wi-Fi (better to go national library it's free) and so on .... (check out web site for more informations) Good place to start a trip in Tasmania, it's possible for you to join a group for trecking in national parks.

I find it very unfortunate that I have to write this review. I travelled to Hobart for the weekend with 7 friends and stayed in the Pickled Frog in an 8 person room. When we got there, the staff seemed friendly and helpful but we noticed right away that the beds did not look clean. After the first night, two of my fellow travelers complained that they could not sleep because of itching. When we got back to our accommodation in Sydney, Australia, we began to suspected that they had bed bugs. Our suspicions were confirmed by a visit to urgent care. We ended up spending a lot of money (over AU$200 all together) to wash all of our clothing and had to throw out some of our bedding to stop the risk of an infestation. When we emailed the hostel to tell them this disappointing news, they responded by offering us a free beer... A nice gesture, but worth nowhere near the amount we have had to spend in the aftermath of these bedbugs. That being said, our overall time spent at the Picked Frog was enjoyable and I hope this issue gets resolved.

Relaxed vibe, kitchen not bad, but a bit grungy, cramped, and in disrepair. Noisy and creaky at night, most likely due to the old building. Really liked the front area where they serve coffee/beer.

I had never been to a hostel before until the Pickled Frog. I would describe my overall experience there as sufficient. It's a decent place for a short stay. It's at a good location and has helpful staff. I enjoyed my stay despite the grungy floors and furniture. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a cheap stay for a few nights.

The Pickled Frog is phenomenal. The vibe is very laid back and welcoming; every staff member is warm, friendly, and helpful. The kitchen is large and well stocked with cookware, the common spaces are comfy and filled with friendly folks. Very highly recommended.

I enjoyed my stay at the Pickled Frog! It's very quirky with interesting paintings on the walls upstairs. The rooms are tiny, but the bathrooms are clean (bonus!). Wifi is free but coverage isn't great. They do have their own computers downstairs. The hostel is in a decent location where there are restaurants and whatnot within walking distance. The staff was very friendly and helpful in guiding my group to good places to eat and things to see. I wouldn't mind staying again.