Tasmania > Tasmania Hotels

Advantages: Central and cheap
Disadvantages: Worn around the edges

...2 nights, and wanted somewhere central and clean, but as I'm travelling off and on for the next 4 months, I didn't want to blow my budget. Central City Backpackers is not a misleading name as it is located in the centre of the city. It overlooks a shopping precinct at the front and a cathedral at the back, and is within easy walking distance of the main bus terminal (2 minutes), the main shopping area (2 minutes) and the harbour (10 minutes). Getting ...
...just around the corner. There are 2 entrances, one for daytime and a different one for at night that is kept secure by a keycode issued by reception on check in. Though the back entrance is up a little alleyway, it was well lit and the main street was in view at all times. On checking in I was issued with the door code and a key for my room, for which I had to pay a $10 cash deposit. Other people checking in who were travelling en masse decided ... Read review

Advantages: cheap, convenient, modest
Disadvantages: basic, noisy neighbours

...a discounted room at the Corus hotel, courtesy of her cousin who works in the travel industry. Situated in the business district, the hotel is around 25 minutes drive from the airport. We didn't hire a car as we were only in Hobart for 2 days - so we used the airport shuttle. Check in at the Corus was smooth - our room was already allocated so my friend filled out the registration card and we were given two keys. A Visa imprint was also taken for ...
...so we couldn't have asked for more in that respect. If you're not fussy about having the best of everything and the most luxurious, the Corus will suit you well. I have to recommend it for basic and cheap accommodation and the amicable staff. Thanks for reading. ... Read review