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Our top choices for Eastern Australia hostels

A building with a staircase leading to a balcony, surrounded by trees and a stone wall.

1. YHA Thredbo

YHA Thredbo
2.0 star property
Thredbo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (54 reviews)
"Rach helped us checking in very smoothly. Amazing place to stay"
Australia
Diwakar
The price is €57
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
YHA Thredbo
A cozy living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a plant.

2. YHA Coolangatta Gold Coast

YHA Coolangatta Gold Coast
2.0 star property
Bilinga
7.8 out of 10, Good, (231 reviews)
"I needed a place to stay for one night- this was ideal. As an older person the hostel looked very nice: clean, pool, beach a couple of blocks away, cafe on the way to the beach, was offered pancakes when I was checking out…!"
Australia
Matthew
The price is €81
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
YHA Coolangatta Gold Coast
A rustic outdoor seating area with wooden benches and tables, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain backdrop.

3. YHA Grampians Eco Halls Gap

YHA Grampians Eco Halls Gap
1.0 star property
Halls Gap
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (61 reviews)
"Everything was clean and in good condition. Mel was lovely and very helpful with the census. Friendly people there."
Australia
Kensa
The price is €69
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
YHA Grampians Eco Halls Gap
A pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area surrounded by trees.

4. Bounce Magnetic Island

Bounce Magnetic Island
3.0 star property
Horseshoe Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (81 reviews)
"This is an excellent place to experience a tropical island. Peaceful relaxing and a friendly happy atmosphere. Staff were great, amenities were clean facilities like bar pool and kitchen really good."
Australia
Robert
The price is €90
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Bounce Magnetic Island
A woman standing at the entrance of a building labeled "Beach House."

5. Stoke Beach House - Hostel

Stoke Beach House - Hostel
1.5 star property
Manly
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (100 reviews)
"Clean room, wonderful location, good vibes."
Australia
Alexander
The price is €93
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Stoke Beach House - Hostel
An aerial view of a beach with clear water, several kayaks, and people.

6. YHA Pittwater Eco (Sydney)

YHA Pittwater Eco (Sydney)
1.0 star property
Morning Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (14 reviews)
"This hostel is suitable for people who love nature "
Hong Kong SAR China
KIM SONG
The price is €72
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
YHA Pittwater Eco (Sydney)
A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the sea.

7. Bounce Surfers Paradise

Bounce Surfers Paradise
2.0 star property
Surfers Paradise
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
"Excellent services Amazing staff Great location I'd highly recommend it!"
Australia
Sasan
The price is €144
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Bounce Surfers Paradise
A two-story building with a sign reading "Yeppoon Beach House Backpacker & Budget Accommodation". There are steps leading to the entrance, a small garden with plants, and a fence around the property.

8. Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel

Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel
2.0 star property
Yeppoon
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (64 reviews)
"Right across the street from the beach and a caffe serving all levels of breakfast and lunch 40 meters away"
Australia
Derek
The price is €75
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel
A brewery with outdoor seating and a well-lit storefront.

9. Sow and Piglets Guesthouse - Hostel

Sow and Piglets Guesthouse - Hostel
2.0 star property
Port Campbell
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (114 reviews)
"The staff are very friendly great place for a short or long stay "
Australia
Annabelle
The price is €109
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Sow and Piglets Guesthouse - Hostel
A narrow outdoor space with corrugated metal walls, a wooden door, and a small garden area with potted plants.

10. On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel

On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
Yungaburra
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (119 reviews)
"Lovely chill place to stay - wish we had longer Looks like a place you could really relax and enjoy a chilled out pace of life for a while"
United Kingdom
Fiona
The price is €34
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
A coastal landscape with rocky shores, a sandy beach, and a prominent rock formation in the distance.

11. The Island Accommodation

The Island Accommodation
2.0 star property
Newhaven
7.8 out of 10, Good, (143 reviews)
"Lovely property great location"
Australia
Liam
The price is €89
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
The Island Accommodation
A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area, and a view of a pool and outdoor seating.

12. Freedom Rainbow Beach

Freedom Rainbow Beach
1.0 star property
Rainbow Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (7 reviews)
"Nice place "
Australia
Christoph
The price is €123
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Freedom Rainbow Beach
A nighttime pool area with umbrellas, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

13. Dougies Backpackers

Dougies Backpackers
1.5 star property
Port Douglas
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (18 reviews)
The price is €69
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Dougies Backpackers
Outdoor dining

14. Halse Lodge

Halse Lodge
2.0 star property
Noosa Heads
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (45 reviews)
" One of the nicest hostels I’ve stayed in and great location, with lots of activities on too! "
United Kingdom
Eleanor
The price is €161
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Halse Lodge
A living room with a television, a bookshelf, a leather couch, and a door leading to another room.

15. Manly Bunkhouse - Hostel

Manly Bunkhouse - Hostel
2.0 star property
Manly
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (12 reviews)
"Super nice hostel in Manly. Rooms were nice and clean and staff were very helpful. Look forward to staying again!"
Australia
Mara
The price is €116
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Manly Bunkhouse - Hostel
A dormitory room with bunk beds, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, and a small desk with a chair.

16. Book a bed in 6 beds mixed dormitory.

Book a bed in 6 beds mixed dormitory.
Ashcroft
2.0 out of 10, (1 review)
"This accomodation was barely suitable for being in let alone sleeping there. no covering over the bare timber floors no varnish no carpet permanent or removable. white paint sprayed over everything still sticky and no cleanup effort done. no sheets given and not enough pillows for everybody. Amenities"
Australia
Benjamin
The price is €62
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Book a bed in 6 beds mixed dormitory.
A pool area with a clear blue pool, surrounded by palm trees and a wooden deck.

17. Ozzie Pozzie Backpackers

Ozzie Pozzie Backpackers
1.5 star property
Port Macquarie
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (127 reviews)
"Great value for money. Basic accommodation but functional and comfortable. Close to CBD and the waterfront 😀"
Australia
Abel
The price is €70
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Ozzie Pozzie Backpackers
A person standing on a rocky outcrop with a panoramic view of a mountainous landscape.

18. YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba

YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba
2.0 star property
Katoomba
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (290 reviews)
"Well-equipped, friendly & conveniently located YHA."
Australia
Guy
The price is €62
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba
A beach scene with clear blue water and distant islands.

19. Jackaroo Treehouse Mission Beach - Hostel

Jackaroo Treehouse Mission Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Bingil Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (54 reviews)
"Amazing atmosphere among rainforest, loved the stay!"
Australia
Daria
The price is €74
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Jackaroo Treehouse Mission Beach - Hostel
A bar area with stools, a potted plant, and a surfboard.

20. Wake Up! Byron Bay - Hostel

Wake Up! Byron Bay - Hostel
2.0 star property
Byron Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (71 reviews)
"I really loved this hostel! I booked a private room for two. The staff were really nice and had great amenities"
Australia
Candelaria
The price is €124
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Wake Up! Byron Bay - Hostel
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Top Eastern Australia Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"This is a perfect place to spend the night before a flight. The staff was very helpful. The transportation was swift in Quick Period. The staff was also very helpful in finding other places to eat, although the food at the restaurant was also great."
Romeo 1-night trip
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Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG

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Eastern Australia Hostels information

Number of reviews
593
Accommodation
63 Hostels
Lowest Price
€34
Highest Price
€161