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Featured Hostels in Australia

Sydney Harbour YHA - Hostel

Sydney Harbour YHA - Hostel

3 out of 5
110 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, NSW
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥8,943 per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21

Located in Sydney Central Business District, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of The Rocks Markets and Circular Quay. Overseas Passenger Terminal and Sydney ...…

4.5/5Wonderful! (497 reviews)
Would happily stay again

"I opted for an ensuite room I did have a peep of the Opera House. Staff were great consistently. Great roof terrace with views of harbour bridge and opera house. About 10 min walk to public transport with steep hills coming back unless you go across top of York St to Wynyard"…"

Reviewed on Oct 31, 2020

Sydney Harbour YHA - Hostel
Wake Up! Byron Bay

Wake Up! Byron Bay

2 out of 5
25 Childe Street, Byron Bay, NSW
The price is ￥7,471 per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5

Offering direct access to the beach, this Byron Bay hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cumbebin Swamp Nature Reserve and Main Beach. Tallow Beach and Wategos Beach ...…

4.6/5Exceptional! (35 reviews)

"Friendly, large, awesome that they had yoga nd free surf and cycle hire."…"

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2020

Wake Up! Byron Bay
Dolphins Beach House

Dolphins Beach House

1.5 out of 5
14-16, Duke Street, Sunshine Beach, QLD
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥6,414 per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5

Located in Sunshine Beach, this hostel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Sunshine Beach Village Shops and within 3 mi (5 km) of Noosa Beach and Hastings Street. Ed Webb ...…

4.2/5Excellent! (32 reviews)

"Close to Sunshine Beach and cafe strip. Great location."…"

Reviewed on Oct 23, 2020

Dolphins Beach House
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Apollo Bay Eco YHA - Hostel

Apollo Bay Eco YHA - Hostel

3 out of 5
5 Pascoe Street, Apollo Bay, VIC
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥8,301 per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5

Located in the heart of Apollo Bay, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Great Ocean Road Waterfront and Apollo Bay Harbour. Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve ...…

4.2/5Excellent! (98 reviews)

"The only things they have going for them is the location. The place is certainly not clean"…"

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2021

Apollo Bay Eco YHA - Hostel
Ozzie Pozzie Backpackers - YHA

Ozzie Pozzie Backpackers - YHA

1.5 out of 5
36 Waugh St, Port Macquarie, NSW
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥5,886 per night from Mar 7 to Mar 8

Situated near the airport, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Woregore Nature Reserve, Mid North Coast Maritime Museum Pilot Boat Shed, and Kooloonbung ...…

4.6/5Exceptional! (14 reviews)

"Basic but wonderful and well thought out with communal spaces and quiet areas. Excellent"…"

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2021

Ozzie Pozzie Backpackers - YHA
Brisbane City YHA - Hostel

Brisbane City YHA - Hostel

3 out of 5
392 Upper Roma Street, Brisbane, QLD
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥4,603 per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5

Located in Brisbane Central Business District, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of The Barracks and Suncorp Stadium. XXXX Brewery and Brisbane City Hall ...…

4.2/5Very Good! (258 reviews)

"As a couple we prefer private rooms. Tbe one we got had a grear view of the city. I was quiet. The hostel refunded straight away when Brisbane went into lockdown which was very helpful. My only problem is the kitchen not that great if this was improved it would make the hostel better."…"

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2021

Brisbane City YHA - Hostel
Cape Byron YHA

Cape Byron YHA

2 out of 5
Corner of Byron and Middleton Streets, Byron Bay, NSW
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥7,848 per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5

Situated near the beach, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Byron Tourist Information Centre, Main Beach, and Tallow Beach. Wategos Beach is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) ...…

3.9/5Very Good! (25 reviews)
Perfect location

"Great hostel great location clean hot shower"…"

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2020

Cape Byron YHA
Budds in Surfers

Budds in Surfers

2 out of 5
6 Pine Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥6,037 per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5

Located in Surfers Paradise, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Adrenalin Park, Chevron Renaissance, and Surfers Paradise Beach. Cavill Avenue and Slingshot ...…

3.2/5 (125 reviews)
Locals arent allowed

"Overall a good stay. Busy out in Surfers Paradise to spend much time in the hostel. Although good, they do have a policy that locals are not meant to stay with them, which i didnt know but was staying in the room with another local. If this is a rule of theirs, it needs to be advertised more and ..."…"

Reviewed on May 6, 2019

Budds in Surfers
Port Campbell Hostel

Port Campbell Hostel

2 out of 5
18 Tregea St, Port Campbell, VIC
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥9,055 per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5

Situated near the beach, this hostel is steps from Port Campbell Visitor Information Centre and Port Campbell National Park. Port Campbell Foreshores and The ...…

4.1/5Very Good! (54 reviews)

"Good location"…"

Reviewed on Dec 28, 2019

Port Campbell Hostel
Byron Bay YHA Hostel/Backpackers

Byron Bay YHA Hostel/Backpackers

3 out of 5
7 Carlyle Street, Byron Bay, NSW
The price is ￥7,168 per night from Mar 28 to Mar 29

Situated near the beach, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Byron Tourist Information Centre and Main Beach. Tallow Beach and Wategos Beach are also within ...…

4.5/5Wonderful! (77 reviews)
Best place in Byron

"Amazing hostel, better than many hotels I’ve had and I’m a professional in her 30s who travels for a living. Would happily live here forever."…"

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2020

Byron Bay YHA Hostel/Backpackers
Nightcap at the Charles Hotel

Nightcap at the Charles Hotel

2.5 out of 5
98 Princes Hwy, Fairy Meadow, NSW
The price is ￥10,036 per night from Mar 7 to Mar 8

Located in Fairy Meadow, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Fairy Meadow Beach Park and Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium. Stuart Park and Wollongong ...…

4.3/5Excellent! (44 reviews)

"Service and cleanliness was great, room was sound proof and had ample space for our stay. Would recommend!"…"

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2020

Nightcap at the Charles Hotel
Woolshed Eco Lodge

Woolshed Eco Lodge

2 out of 5
181 Torquay Rd, Scarness, QLD
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥5,659 per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5

Located in Scarness, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum and Duggan Conservation Park. Shelly Beach and Fraser Coast Cultural ...…

4.4/5Excellent! (5 reviews)

"Staff are great at accomodating specific requests and moving things round accordingly. Very good quality for the price!"…"

Reviewed on Dec 2, 2020

Woolshed Eco Lodge
Magnums Airlie Beach

Magnums Airlie Beach

2 out of 5
370 Shute Harbour Rd., Airlie Beach, QLD
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥5,207 per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5

Situated near the beach, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Airlie Beach Lagoon and Boathaven Beach. Port of Airlie and Conway National Park are also ...…

3.9/5Very Good! (396 reviews)

"nnice and clean hostel! Definitely recommended"…"

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2020

Magnums Airlie Beach
Bellingen YHA – Belfry Guesthouse

Bellingen YHA – Belfry Guesthouse

2 out of 5
2 Short Street, Bellingen, NSW
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥7,697 per night from Mar 7 to Mar 8

Located in the heart of Bellingen, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Bellingen Museum, Bellingen Park, and Bellingen Golf Club. Bongil Bongil National ...…

4.3/5Excellent! (52 reviews)

"Beautiful property with gorgeous views over the river. Excellent central location and lovely staff. Very clean and comfortable. The kids beds didn't have a top sheet which was frustrating as once we realised there was no one at the desk. That's the only reason it's not top marks as otherwise it was ..."…"

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2020

Bellingen YHA – Belfry Guesthouse
Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel

Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel

2 out of 5
58 Farnborough Road, Yeppoon, QLD
The price is ￥6,414 per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5

Situated by the ocean, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Yeppoon Beach and Keppel Kraken. Yeppoon Little Theatre and Yeppoon Central Shopping Centre are also ...…

4.8/5Exceptional! (14 reviews)

"We were a bit dubious about whether we had made the right decision to stay here due to it being a backpackers but we had a great time. Very clean with good facilities."…"

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2020

Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel
Canberra City YHA - Hostel

Canberra City YHA - Hostel

3 out of 5
7 Akuna Street, Canberra, ACT
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥10,708 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9

Located in Canberra City Centre, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Canberra Museum and Gallery, Canberra Centre, and National Convention Centre. Commonwealth ...…

4.1/5Very Good! (253 reviews)
Great Spot

"Just a great location for a great price when want somewhere to stay on way to Snow. Use them every year."…"

Reviewed on Sep 1, 2020

Canberra City YHA - Hostel
Base Sydney - Hostel

Base Sydney - Hostel

1 out of 5
477 Kent St, Sydney, NSW
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥3,943 per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5

Located in Sydney Central Business District, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Sydney Town Hall, International Convention Centre Sydney, and Sydney Tower. ...…

3.4/5Good! (286 reviews)

"The property is well maintained and any issues addressed by staff immediately. Alan makes the whole experience that much more memorable. He is a fantastic person and easy to deal with."…"

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2020

Base Sydney - Hostel
The Surf House

The Surf House

2 out of 5
23 Lawson St, Byron Bay, NSW
The price is ￥7,471 per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5

Situated near the beach, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Byron Tourist Information Centre and Main Beach. Tallow Beach and Wategos Beach are also within ...…

4.8/5Exceptional! (6 reviews)

"Great Location, Room Clean and Great Friendly Staff. Excellent Place to Stay. Will Stay Again."…"

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2021

The Surf House
Newcastle Beach YHA

Newcastle Beach YHA

3 out of 5
30 Pacific St, Newcastle, NSW
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥7,055 per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5

Situated near the beach, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Newcastle Ocean Baths and Newcastle Beach. King Edward Park and Fort Scratchley are also within ...…

4.1/5Very Good! (67 reviews)

"Really friendly staff, rooms/bathrooms were clean."…"

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2021

Newcastle Beach YHA
Sydney Bondi Beachside Inn YHA - Hostel

Sydney Bondi Beachside Inn YHA - Hostel

3 out of 5
63 Fletcher Street, Bondi Beach, Tamarama, NSW
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Located in Tamarama, this beach hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Tamarama Beach and Bondi Beach. Bronte Beach and Clovelly Beach are also within 2 mi (3 ...…

3.6/5Good! (139 reviews)

"Clean for a hostel. No room heater"…"

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2020

Sydney Bondi Beachside Inn YHA - Hostel
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