87 Brisbane Street, Dubbo Tel (02) 6882 0922 Websitewww.yha.com.au
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Dubbo's YHA is a small youth hostel on a quiet residential street close to the town centre. The hostel features a TV lounge with a log fire and a small kitchen. It's off the main backpackers' trail and subsequently the hostel has a different clientele to the average coastal hostel, which means that the atmosphere can feel a bit dead.
Price Dorm bed $27.50 ($24.50 HI/YHA) Single room $35.50 ($30 HI/YHA) Double/twin room $55 ($49 HI/YHA) Prices are in Australian dollars and are inclusive of all taxes.
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Location and lounge area
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General lack of care and cleanliness
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With good management this could be a great hostel but no-one seems to bother about it. First exterior impression was of overgrown garden, broken exterior furniture,etc. Apart from when we rang the bell we never saw the manageress. Our sheets were torn and the curtain which was v old was torn and hung down. One shower had obviously not worked nor been repaired for some time- bone dry. The kitchen facilities were limited and the T towels were never replaced. This is backpacker hostelling at its most basic and definitely not worth the money or the membership of any hostelling association.
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incredible hospitality!, July 20, 2003
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yha is run by a very warm couple who would do their best to make you comfortable or help you around the city. although Dubbo has few attractions, this yha is a pleasant and serene place for a stop-over or quick stay.
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Basic but really friendly, March 14, 2003
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I stayed here a few times and the couple that run it where lovely - really helpful trying to help us find work and things. The rooms were big some even had double beds The hostel was lovely although Dubbo is not so great
