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Sydney

Our top choices for Australia hostels

A red brick building with a 'wake up!' sign, multiple windows, and a small entrance.

1. Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel

Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel
2.0 star property
Haymarket
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (492 reviews)
"good"
Hong Kong SAR China
MAN FAI
The price is ￥16,821
￥18,623 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel
A restaurant with wooden flooring, white tables, and chairs, and green plants on the walls.

2. Maze Backpackers

Maze Backpackers
1.5 star property
Haymarket
6.8 out of 10, (982 reviews)
"Perfect stay for a solo traveler, located centrally in the Sydney CBD, near both the light rail, bus and train lines. It’s also located a block away from a shopping center with a grocery store, pharmacy, and other eateries. While the building is quaint, the amenities, location and neighborhood make it a great place to base yourself if you plan on exploring Sydney."
United States
Irving
The price is ￥13,499
￥15,069 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 28 - Nov 29
Maze Backpackers
A pool area with lounge chairs and a person in a pool.

3. BUNK Surfers Paradise - International Backpacker Hostel

BUNK Surfers Paradise - International Backpacker Hostel
2.0 star property
Surfers Paradise
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (330 reviews)
"amazing activities"
Australia
Hugo Andres
BUNK Surfers Paradise - International Backpacker Hostel
A coastal building with a balcony, a clear view of the sea, and a sign indicating 'ILES BUILDING'.

4. Shoreline Lodge Geraldton

Shoreline Lodge Geraldton
2.0 star property
Central Geraldton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (82 reviews)
"Cleaningness, safe parking, prime location"
Australia
jiwan
The price is ￥12,829
￥14,187 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Shoreline Lodge Geraldton
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a potted plant.

5. Europa Melbourne - Hostel

Europa Melbourne - Hostel
2.0 star property
Melbourne Central Business District
7.8 out of 10, Good, (242 reviews)
"Great stay. Nice handy spot in the city."
Australia
Corey
The price is ￥9,919
￥10,969 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Europa Melbourne - Hostel
A cozy living area with a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books.

6. Elizabeth Hostel

Elizabeth Hostel
1.5 star property
Melbourne Central Business District
5.6 out of 10, (294 reviews)
"The hostel is located in the city centre, providing easy access to various parks, museums, and other attractions around the city."
Australia
Imelda
The price is ￥8,980
￥9,931 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Elizabeth Hostel
An outdoor patio with a checkered floor, white walls, and multiple tables and chairs.

7. K2 Brisbane

K2 Brisbane
2.0 star property
Spring Hill
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (301 reviews)
"Good location and nice clean facilities. Staff were very helpful."
Australia
Martin
The price is ￥11,205
￥12,391 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
K2 Brisbane
A multi-story building with a prominent sign for 'Breeze Lodge' and a 'Luxury Short Term Accommodation & Backpackers' sign.

8. Breeze Lodge - Hostel

Breeze Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
Kangaroo Point
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (106 reviews)
"Great place to stay and look forward to staying again at some point"
Australia
Steve
Breeze Lodge - Hostel
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a potted plant, and a window with curtains.

9. Urban Nomad - Kings Cross

Urban Nomad - Kings Cross
1.0 star property
Potts Point
7.6 out of 10, Good, (62 reviews)
"Stayed on a solo trip for a week. First time In Australia and I found the hostel was a good fit for me I had the private room with en suite bathroom which was nice. It’s perfect for a solo traveler or a couple."
United States
Trevor
The price is ￥14,182
￥15,812 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Urban Nomad - Kings Cross
A bathroom with pink tiles, a showerhead, and three bottles of shampoo on the wall.

10. Bounce Surfers Paradise

Bounce Surfers Paradise
2.0 star property
Surfers Paradise
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (17 reviews)
"Excellent services Amazing staff Great location I'd highly recommend it!"
Australia
Sasan
The price is ￥23,267
￥25,594 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Bounce Surfers Paradise
A swimming pool with a mural of a bird on a brick wall.

11. Brisbane Quarters

Brisbane Quarters
2.0 star property
Spring Hill
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (169 reviews)
"very great stay, would recommend"
Canada
Julie
The price is ￥10,007
￥11,067 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Brisbane Quarters
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with a view of a building.

12. Bounce Melbourne

Bounce Melbourne
3.0 star property
Melbourne Central Business District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (231 reviews)
"Perfect if you want to stay a while and cook instead of eating out. If not it's surrounded by plenty of delicious cafes and restaurants. Live music venue in the basement. Perfect centralized location and room to store things securely."
United States
Chris
The price is ￥11,065
￥12,171 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Bounce Melbourne
A view of a beach from a window with blinds, featuring the ocean, beach, palm trees, and parked cars.

13. Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel

Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Bondi Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (110 reviews)
"Fantastic hostel with lively staff and activities"
United Kingdom
Mariela Magaly
Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel
A modern cafe with wooden tables, cushioned seating, and large green plants.

14. YHA Sydney Harbour

YHA Sydney Harbour
2.0 star property
The Rocks
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (972 reviews)
"The location of this property is beyond excellent!"
United States
Wanting
The price is ￥28,404
￥31,245 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
YHA Sydney Harbour
A dining area with round tables and wooden chairs, large windows with metal bars, and a white ceiling with recessed lighting.

15. Azzurro Pod Hotel Darling Harbour

Azzurro Pod Hotel Darling Harbour
1.0 star property
Pyrmont
7.8 out of 10, Good, (120 reviews)
"Not the best but I would stay there again"
Australia
BENJAMIN
The price is ￥15,234
￥16,824 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Azzurro Pod Hotel Darling Harbour
A rooftop pool with inflatable rings and a city skyline in the background.

16. Space Hotel - Hostel

Space Hotel - Hostel
2.0 star property
Melbourne Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Bathrooms are filthy make sure you get a room with own private bathroom excellent and helpful staff"
Australia
Maria
The price is ￥13,254
￥14,760 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Space Hotel - Hostel
A neatly made bed with rolled towels, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

17. College Lawn Hotel - Hostel

College Lawn Hotel - Hostel
2.0 star property
Prahran
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (80 reviews)
"Plenty of hot water available and showers Clean quiet rooms Easy access to come and go Helpful staff Good value"
Australia
Peter
The price is ￥9,244
￥10,295 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
College Lawn Hotel - Hostel
A wooden door with a window, a doorbell, and a sign that reads "Guest Laundry".

18. The Surf House - Hostel

The Surf House - Hostel
2.0 star property
Byron Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (75 reviews)
"Excellent all round - close to beach and town."
Australia
James
The Surf House - Hostel
A staircase with black balusters and a white door at the bottom.

19. Wallaby Backpackers Hostel Perth - note - Valid passport required to check in

Wallaby Backpackers Hostel Perth - note - Valid passport required to check in
1.0 star property
Perth Central Business District
7.2 out of 10, Good, (15 reviews)
"the location is ok."
Australia
Charles
The price is ￥9,952
￥10,993 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Wallaby Backpackers Hostel Perth - note - Valid passport required to check in
An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, surrounded by seating and potted plants.

20. YHA Sydney Central

YHA Sydney Central
2.0 star property
Haymarket
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (877 reviews)
"Good basic accommodation at a reasonable price is a super convenient location"
United States
Kevin
The price is ￥16,439
￥18,083 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
YHA Sydney Central
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Top Australia Hotel Reviews

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

8/10 Good
"Room service/ cleaning was exceptional. Property was comfortable and very clean, if a little tired (for the price). Location was excellent."
Thomas 5-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

Price trends for hotels in Australia

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Next month
May
December
￥17,481
Month
Price
January
￥17,385
February
￥17,327
March
￥15,707
April
￥16,500
May
￥11,799
June
￥12,546
July
￥12,851
August
￥13,460
September
￥14,632
October
￥16,362
November
￥17,481
December
￥17,959
Price trend information excludes taxes and fees and is based on base rates for a nightly stay for 2 adults found in the last 7 days on our site and averaged for commonly viewed Hostels in Australia.

Find out more about Australia

Australia Hostels information

Number of reviews
4,464
Accommodation
288 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥9,931
Highest Price
￥31,245

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