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Our top choices for Australia hostels

Reception

Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel

Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel
2.0 star property
Haymarket
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (468 reviews)
"Clean room and great socials out on by staff!"
Canada
Kendra
The price is ฿2,484
฿2,732 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel
Terrace/patio

Maze Backpackers

Maze Backpackers
1.5 star property
Haymarket
6.8 out of 10, (970 reviews)
"Excellent staff"
Australia
Stephen
The price is ฿2,018
฿2,220 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jul - 26 Jul
Maze Backpackers
Balcony

K2 Brisbane

K2 Brisbane
2.0 star property
Spring Hill
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (273 reviews)
"Cozy bed, very nice staff, clean bathrooms."
United States
Zachary
The price is ฿2,099
฿2,309 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
K2 Brisbane
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

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, (327 reviews)
"Enjoyed my Stay and Looking forward to my next return visit for a bit of R&R"
Australia
Joe
BUNK Surfers Paradise - International Backpacker Hostel
Outdoor pool

Brisbane Quarters

Brisbane Quarters
2.0 star property
Spring Hill
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (156 reviews)
The price is ฿2,253
฿2,478 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Brisbane Quarters
Lobby

Europa Melbourne - Hostel

Europa Melbourne - Hostel
2.0 star property
Melbourne Central Business District
7.8 out of 10, Good, (239 reviews)
"Good place"
Australia
Eloy
The price is ฿1,923
฿2,116 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
Europa Melbourne - Hostel
Reception

Urban Nomad Potts Point - 18-39

Urban Nomad Potts Point - 18-39
1.0 star property
Potts Point
7.4 out of 10, Good, (22 reviews)
"Friendly staff"
Australia
John Edison
The price is ฿1,092
฿1,201 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
Urban Nomad Potts Point - 18-39
Lobby sitting area

Avenues Xchange

Avenues Xchange
1.0 star property
Hermit Park
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (85 reviews)
"Staff were lovely. Older place but kept clean and tidy"
Australia
Bronte
The price is ฿1,925
฿2,118 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Avenues Xchange
Front of property

The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel

The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel
2.0 star property
Hobart Central Business District
6.8 out of 10, (285 reviews)
"Great stay"
Australia
Matthew
The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel
Exterior

Shoreline Lodge Geraldton

Shoreline Lodge Geraldton
2.0 star property
Central Geraldton
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (52 reviews)
"Somewhere to lay my head."
Australia
Pamela
The price is ฿2,888
฿3,177 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Shoreline Lodge Geraldton
Sauna

The Surf House - Hostel

The Surf House - Hostel
2.0 star property
Byron Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (67 reviews)
"The Sauna and Cold plunges were a serious touch!"
Australia
George
The price is ฿3,021
฿3,323 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
The Surf House - Hostel
Dining

Azzurro Pod Hotel Darling Harbour

Azzurro Pod Hotel Darling Harbour
1.0 star property
Pyrmont
7.8 out of 10, Good, (105 reviews)
"The room was cleaned comfortable, the price was affordable."
Ireland
Bertha
The price is ฿3,305
฿3,635 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Azzurro Pod Hotel Darling Harbour
Indoor pool

YHA Sydney Central

YHA Sydney Central
2.0 star property
Haymarket
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (862 reviews)
"Very modern and lush. Towels, hairdryer and basic toiletries provided "
United Kingdom
Jessica
The price is ฿2,657
฿2,922 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
YHA Sydney Central
Outdoor pool

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (445 reviews)
The price is ฿4,835
฿5,318 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Printers

Urban Nomad - Kings Cross

Urban Nomad - Kings Cross
1.0 star property
Potts Point
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (38 reviews)
"Staff are amazing, but room wasn’t clean at all. But it’s a hostel and it’s cheap, location is great too."
Australia
Harry
The price is ฿1,617
฿1,779 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Urban Nomad - Kings Cross
View from room

YHA Sydney Harbour

YHA Sydney Harbour
2.0 star property
The Rocks
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (942 reviews)
"Amazing location, very affordable best deal you can find in The Rocks area. Super clean, spacious communal area, and very quiet"
United States
Soline
The price is ฿4,043
฿4,448 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
YHA Sydney Harbour
Compact Private Room, Shared Bathroom | Blackout curtains, soundproofing, bed sheets

Bounce Melbourne

Bounce Melbourne
3.0 star property
Melbourne Central Business District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (214 reviews)
"This was in a great location close to everything. Staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful! Rooms and bathroom were great for a quick one night stay. Thank you so much! 😊"
United States
Caitlin
The price is ฿1,800
฿1,980 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Bounce Melbourne
Outdoor pool

YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (225 reviews)
"Had a great stay, thanks!"
Australia
Ryoichi
The price is ฿2,407
฿2,648 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
YHA Cairns Central
Outdoor spa tub

Space Hotel - Hostel

Space Hotel - Hostel
2.0 star property
Melbourne Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Was good value for the Melbourne Grand Prix. Rooms were very small with 4 inside, ammenities were ok. Felt safe. Did the trick."
Australia
Steven
The price is ฿2,291
฿2,520 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Space Hotel - Hostel
Beach/ocean view

Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel

Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Bondi Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (105 reviews)
"Perfect location. Friendly staff. Especially megan who went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Ideal base to explore, chilled atmosphere and offers daily activities. Only negative was the very loud doors banging closed up and down the corridor 24hr a day. "
United Kingdom
Karen
The price is ฿2,676
฿2,944 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel
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The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

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"Excellent services and staff, perfect location."
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The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

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Australia Hostels information

Number of reviews
4,561
Accommodation
264 Hostels
Lowest Price
฿1,201
Highest Price
฿5,318