The Pickled Frog

My 3 day stay turned into 3 weeks when my adventure plans changed mid trip. I love having a private room but having the hostel vibe to meet people and have activities. Kel was great at lining up soccer games bi-weekly and creating a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Spikes trivia was top notch. And karaoke lined up with my last night there which was a fitting end to the trip. The activities were fun and got people involved. It felt like being back in a college dorm but with the maturity of well traveled neighbors. The kitchen was small and storage was tight when it was full, but the atmosphere was top notch. Would absolutely go back any time I’m in Tasmania.

I’ve stayed in dozens of hostels, but very few left a mark on me like this one. Maybe it was the warmth of the old building. Maybe it was the way the staff remembered my name every morning. Maybe it was the feeling of safety when you sink into a couch surrounded by travellers who all carry their own stories and scars. One night, we all sat in the common room sharing travel tales, and someone said, “You know, this place feels like the pause button in life, the safe spot before the next chapter.” I felt that deeply. If you’re looking for more than a bed, if you’re looking for connection, comfort, and the kind of atmosphere that wraps around you like a cozy blanket, this is the place.

The Pickled Frog is by far the best hostel I've been to in Aus. The staff is so kind and funny. There are multiple events per week and you actually get to meet people. The common room is very inviting and there are loads of things to do. The location is great because it's close to the CBD but far enough away that it's not too busy. The facilities could be better but that's to be expected in a hostel with loads of people.

Thank you pickled frog, you did not dissapoint! Everyone here is lovely, you will make great connections and feel at home. Everynight people are spending time together, from watching movies/tv in the cozy living room to playing board games and pool. Very lively and social, but not loud and abnoxious in any way. The Hostel is also only minutes walk from the CBD and a fantastic rivulet walk filled with platypus. Thank you to the amazing staff. If I’m ever in Hobart again I know where I will stay.

I'm a big traveller and love to meet new people and rather spend travel funds going to places rather than where I stay. However, there are very limited options of budget hotels in Hobart. This is where the Pickled Frog and serval others are taking advantage of. I had a terrible experience at the Pickled Frog on many levels. First, the big issues many young people staying there are longterm. Young people treating it like a home. Have little regard for short term stayers. The place is very cold, zero heating, except for an old fire place in the lounge. It's dirty, very dirty. If you're not first in the kitchen it becomes a mess. And not a nice place to prepare food. The shower ares (for boys) I am sure is not legal. Dodgy corrugated steal doors, listening to people having. crap while one is showing isnt a greta experience to wake up too. The rooms are small packing in 4 bunk beds, there is no place to keep your luggage. And no where safe at a ll. The wall are paper thin too. The worst part is the strange and scary 'security guy'. Shouting aggressive arguments with his 'partner' who had mental issues. Over all its a very strange and scary place to stay, could ruin your experience of the lighter side of Hobart. If you can afford it dont stay there.

I would love to give 5 star to everything in Pickled Frog! The sheets and environment are extremely clean. The public area are nice and cozy. Even when you travel alone, you are surrounded by the warm and happy vibe of people living here. No matter if it’s watching movies, playing games or cooking together in the public kitchen. Most importantly, all the people working and living here are so so nice🥹l forgot to take my luggage out of the luggage room during reception hours and told them at 2:00 in the morning. They managed to help me solve the problem with patience and efficiency in 20 mins. With their help, I was able to make it to the airport and catch my plane successfully in the early morning. Many thanks to these nice people! Your warmth has brightened my days here! This is my last night in Hobart and I was about to board the flight back to Sydney and my hometown so your help really means a lot to me!! I can make it to the airport and meet my family just in time!! I can still remember one of the staff member who helped me open the door saying: I am not going to let you miss your flight today. Hearing these kind words was like a huge relief for me! You will never know how big the influence of your little kindness can have on people’s lives, even if it is just very small actions like be patient, listening to people, giving them a hand within your own ability! With the little help of each individual, the difficulty can be conquered like what happened today. Love you guys!! Hope everything goes well with you all and the hostel becomes better and better! Highly recommended!🤍🤍🤍

Beautiful little community in the centre of Hobart. A lovely atmosphere with a really welcoming receptionist Kell, and a great vibe overall!! Many activities organised throughout the week to get everyone involved making it so easy to make friends with all the guests🙏🫶

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 😃

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.