Hotel comparison · Albany
1849 Backpackers vs Harbourside
A side-by-side look at rooms, location, facilities and value — so you can book the right one with confidence.
★★★1849 Backpackers
★★★Harbourside
Star rating
★★★
★★★
City
Albany
Albany
Address
Albany
Frenchman Bay Road Shared Path
Check-in / out
15:00 / 11:00
15:00 / 11:00
Best rooms
Request a room on a higher floor (3rd or above) to minimize potential street noise from the nearby roads. Also, consider rooms on the north side of the hotel to avoid direct sunlight in the afternoon.
Request a room on a higher floor, ideally above the 5th floor, to minimize street noise from the Frenchman Bay Road Shared Path. Given the hotel's 3-star rating and the fact that it's located near a shared path, it's likely that rooms on lower floors may be noisier due to foot traffic and potential street noise. Additionally, rooms on higher floors may have a better view of the surrounding area, including the bay.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms near the service entrance or lift, as these areas can be prone to noise from staff and elevator activity.
Be cautious of rooms on the first floor, as they may be closer to the shared path and potentially noisier. Also, rooms near the lift or service entrance may experience noise from these areas.
Wi-Fi
free, 50 Mbps speed, no login constraints
free, 100 Mbps speed, no login constraints
Parking
self-parking available on-site for AUD 15.00 per night, nearest public car park at Albany Visitor Centre for AUD 10.00 per day, no EV charging available
on-site parking available for AUD 15/night, nearest public car park is the Albany Visitor Centre car park AUD 5/hour, no EV charging available
Best-value lunch nearby
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