The Pickled Frog

Regretfully we opted for the 14 bed dorm for our stay. DO NOT MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE. If you value your sleep, I would recommend paying slightly more for a smaller dorm. When we entered the room, we were greeted with a rather unpleasant smell. The room got no airflow, which really exacerbated the problem, and it was very dark and stuffy. The bedding also had an interesting smell, as the duvets definitely do not get washed very often. There was no where to store our belongings, and the beds were super rickety. The kitchen was quite small, but was well equipped and the common areas were nice. The bathrooms were also fairly decent, but could’ve done with more showers. The staff were helpful, and the vibe of the hostel was very friendly, but I think the 14 bed dorm needs a bit of TLC.

The overnight stay in this hostel was more than beautiful, everything was in hand, everything was pleasant and relaxing. I must also say that the only thing that was not good is the bald security guy, very unpleasant, especially with me without having done anything. he is a bad person for this job. can not tell customers to smoke in a specific place indicated by him. the street is a free area, smoking even on the left side of the structure did not bring discomfort to anyone, even at 3 am when he approaches with a threatening area to tell me to go where he says. ah! if he wants to enforce the rules of the hostel, he must be the first to respect them. he can not smoke his joints with the girl sitting at the tables displayed outside. in addition as well served, the night before my departure, in the showers I had laid my things to be able to wash myself and when I arrived in the bathroom they had been thrown to the ground in a pool of water, in reality does not even assume its responsibilities, answering me that it was not him. but he was taking a shower where I had laid my things and in addition responding badly. Well what about I felt good until all day, you will open when he was present. you are a big person of stature but small in brain. grow bro!

I had a terrible stay at the pickled frog. Upon entering the 14 bed dorm, the smell alone is enough to send you packing. Furthermore, the room was dark, uninviting and personally made me feel uncomfortable. The duvet that was on my bed reeked of body odour and gave the impression that it hadn’t been changed or cleaned between people. There were only 3 showers in the whole vicinity, but the showers itself were fine. The toilets downstairs had a continuous foul smell and was simply off putting. The staff were lovely and there was parking at the back ($10) which was appreciated. Stay here if you absolutely need to and if you don’t mind getting a lung infection (or don’t choose the 14 bed dorm)

Precisely what you should expect from a hostel: very friendly staff, very good area to socialize, comfy bedrooms, laundry machines, kitchen, fair prices, etc. It is really easy to feel at home there. I really like the vibe and the indoor style.

My friends and I spent a night at the pickled frog at either end of our week long trip to Tasmania. We chose the 14-bed mixed dorm and upon arrival were greeted by a very pungent smell. The room was dark and stuffy during the day but the emergency exit light lit up the room at night which made it difficult to sleep. The duvet gave me the impression that it hadn’t been washed in a while which didn’t improve the experience. The bathrooms and kitchen however were fairly decent and there was a nice common area. Although personally I wouldn’t stay again, I would highly recommend spending a bit more money to get a smaller dorm.

This is the worst hostel I've ever stayed in Australia. Two of the four walls of my room are next to the lounge, and the walls are not soundproofed at all, it's either the sound of chatting or the sound of a movie, and the sound of the upstairs floorboards being stepped on is also very obvious, so I can't sleep well at night, and it's very insincere to have such a layout.In addition, there are only a few sockets next to the beds.Not recommended if you want to have a good rest!

I was really impressed by how clean and well organised the hostel is. Great space and lounge areas to relax in, nice people and friendly vibe.

Loved this hostel !!! The staff are super super lovely and accommodating. Fab management alongside staff who are always willing to help with anything. Definitely make the hostel what it is. Location is perfect, such a good way to explore tazzy !! The facilities are more on the basic side but have everything you could need!! Super social hostel and everyone loves a good chit chat. Made some amazing friends from all round the world here. Would definitely recommend too anyone, will for sure be 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.