I spent 2 days in Darwin in Septemper 2008. I stayed in bed shared female dorm. The room was small but comfortable. Unfortunately it was near to the swimming pool and there was some noise. The breakfast was included in the price! Good! In the reception is possible to book excursions, hostels and to rent bicycles. I departed for an... more

I stayed with my girlfried for 2 nights in Elkes Backpacker, due to the reason that everything else was fully booked in Darwin. Our room was in front of the kitchen and eating/drinking location. But this was actually well handled by security: At 11 pm people stopped drinking so the noise disappeared. But at the back from our room was... more

Spent five days in Darwin in August. Stayed in a 4 bed shared female dorm in Elkes. The rooms were clean, well air-conditioned and spacious. The swimming pool area was basic but did the job! The people staying in Elkes were pretty chilled out. Not much noise during the night. Breakfast of tea, coffee, cereal and toast was complimentary and... more

I ended up staying longer in this place ( a few weeks) than I usually stay in a hostel so I really got to know it. Its such a laid back relaxed place to chill out in. The staff are all lovely, friendly and down to earth. It is more a homely feel to it rather than the big super... more

I e-mailed and phoned Elkes direct and stated booking required for 28th and 29th July. When I arrived with my two teenage sons at midnight I was met by sa security guard who told me that our names were not down and I would have to find somerwhere else to stay. Luckily I found a room at the Holiday Inn,... more

be careful as this backpaker is infected with Scabies, tiny mite (bug) that burrow under the skin, producing small red bumps and severe itching,the scabies mite is almost impossible to see... as we stay there 2 rooms were closed, and many of us were infected... more

Best hostel in Australia and i've been almost everywhere. Got a double room and it was spotless and had its own balcony. Only had to share bathroom and kitchen with the people from the room next door so had them to ourselves mostly. The staff are friendly and go out of their way to help with everything. Its about a... more

Mauvaise surprise : ils n’avaient pas retenu notre réservation (il fallait confirmer 2 fois !) et les locaux ne sont... more

Elke's Backpackers lässt sich kurz zusammengefasst bewerten als unfreundlich, ungepflegt und überfüllt. Es gibt wesentlich bessere Hostels in Darwin, die... more