Looking for unique accommodation that blends history with comfort? Look no further than the Old Mount Gambier Gaol Hostel, a functioning gaol for 130 years, built in 1866. This beautifully converted 19th-century prison offers a fascinating glimpse into the past with stories of execution, suicide, and natural death hardships along with surprisingly comfy lodgings and a social atmosphere.
Today, the Gaol offers a variety of accommodation options to suit any traveller. For the full prison experience, bunk up in a comfy, converted cell complete with modern amenities. Craving a social and budget-friendly stay? Opt for a dorm room, originally used as offices or medical rooms. If you prefer more space and privacy, choose one of the cottages where wardens and staff once resided.
The Old Mount Gambier Gaol transforms from historic prison to social backpacker hub thanks to its shared facilities. Shared kitchen offering the space to cook up your own meals, lounges with board games, books, and TV to unwind after your big days, outdoor spaces to soak up the fresh air and historic surrounds which are perfect for picnics and barbecue available on request, and free wifi keeps you connected across the world, just in case something spooky happens and you need to life stream it.
