The Brunswick Hotel in Hobart

Built by convicts in 1827, this laid-back hostel and pub is 11 minutes' walk from the Hobart Aquatic Centre and 14 minutes' walk from the weekly Salamanca Market.Basic mixed and single-sex dorms provide free Wi-Fi and bunk beds, as well as shared bathroom facilities. Modern private rooms add minifridges; some offer flat-screen TVs and/or en suite bathrooms. There's no air-conditioning.Parking is complimentary. The rustic-chic pub features a sandstone fireplace and cosy dining areas, and offers weekly live entertainment and comedy acts. There's also a laneway–style beer garden and a function space.