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The 10 Best Hostels in Byron Bay, Australia

Some of the best backpacker spots in Byron Bay

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The hostel features a rooftop bar, which offers an open area complete with artisan rugs and textiles, coastal-style umbrellas as well as trinkets sourced from travels around the world. You can enjoy relaxing and enjoying local Byron Bay brews and freshly made pizzas. Also available are the use of free surfboards for guests, to enjoy the nearby surf at Main Beach.

Great area and great rooftop bar,

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8.9
Fabulous
2,139 reviews
Price from
£36
per night

Located in Byron Bay town centre, YHA Byron Bay offers backpacker accommodation just 400 metres from Main Beach. It features an outdoor swimming pool, a tropical garden and games room. Guests enjoy free WiFi in communal areas.

Guests can borrow surfboards and bodyboards. Luggage can be securely stored in the locker room. Contemporary artworks and graffiti walls by Australian artists can be enjoyed throughout the hostel.

Everything is absolutely lovely. Staffs are super nice. Shout out to Emma for being super friendly and giving me so many helpful traveling tips!

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8.1
Very good
2,324 reviews
Price from
£23
per night

500 metres from Belongil Beach, Vali Byron is located in Byron Bay and offers free WiFi and a tour desk. Featuring a sun terrace, this property is situated near attractions such as Clarkes Beach. The property is non-smoking and is set 500 metres from Main Beach.

All rooms come with air conditioning, and certain units at the hostel have a balcony. The units feature bed linen.

Amazing vibe. Fun Palm Springs theme. Joanna at reception and Paula in housekeeping are super kind and helpful!!

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8.7
Fabulous
586 reviews
Price from
£33
per night

Wake Up! Byron Bay has a wide range of accommodation options, including double and twin en suite rooms, en suite dormitory rooms with options of eight, six or four beds and female-only rooms. The property has renovated bathrooms and communal areas with fully air-conditioned rooms. Personal bedside lights, power points and USB ports are included for every bed.

The staff was awesome! I’m pretty introverted but on the first night, a male staff member saw me standing by myself watching beer pong and immediately introduced himself and then introduced me to a group of girls who I’ve met up with a few times since during my travels. Property was clean and quiet and the hostel had fun events to meet people. Probably my favorite hostel I’ve ever been to!

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8.6
Fabulous
930 reviews
Price from
£30
per night

Come and enjoy the free use of boogie boards or hire a surfboard or bike. Cape Byron YHA Hostel is 3 km from Cape Byron Lighthouse and it is 20 minutes’ drive to Crystal Castle. Free walking tours to the lighthouse and other weekly activities are available.

Very good location, nice staff, good atmosphere and good stuff in the kitchen.

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8.1
Very good
727 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

Featuring free WiFi, an outdoor swimming pool and a terrace with evening entertainment, Backpackers Inn On The Beach is just an 11-minute walk from Belongil Beach.

Backpackers Inn On The Beach Byron Bay is a family-run hostel and is a 6-minute drive from both Tallow Beach and Arakwal National Park.

Amazing location right next to beach, quick walk to town. Comfortable and clean

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7.6
Good
1,079 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

This unique lodge is set on 5 private acres of subtropical forest. Accommodation includes teepees, mixed dorms and private rooms. On-site workshops include drumming and fire twirling.

Arts Factory Lodge guests have access to an outdoor swimming pool. Byron Lounge Cinema and Buddha Gardens Day Spa are also on site.

The place was very lively, laid back. Good vive from The staff and other travelers.

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7.2
Good
1,278 reviews
Price from
£27
per night

Situated in Byron Bay, 700 metres from Belongil Beach, Aquarius Backpackers Resort features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and an ATM, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a tour desk.

Great value for money, excellent location and facilities

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7.7
Good
917 reviews
Price from
£31
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • Avg. price/night: £107.94
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 931 reviews
    Thé double rooms/cabins are so nice if you’re wanting privacy. The hostel runs really good activities like cheese and wine nights and also free yoga classes every morning which is great! The pool area is nice and the drinks are super cheap
    Abigail
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £161.38
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 900 reviews
    Great location, clean room with comfy bed. The staff were very helpful and were able to keep our luggage safe after we checked out. We had a quick dip in the pool which was clean and warm.
    Rebecca
    Young couple
  • 7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,079 reviews
    Great location and very sociable hostel. Comfy beds.
    Kate
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £113.10
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,139 reviews
    Best hostel I've ever stayed in! We got a free upgrade to a private en suite room which was basically like being in a hotel. Really nice room and bathroom! Huge kitchen which was really well looked after and clean. Great communal bar area and really clean. Free yoga sessions in the morning at 8am which was so great and a good way to meet people. Perfect location on the high street. Can't fault it, well worth the money!
    Clare
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £98.12
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,323 reviews
    super nice and clean and facilities were great! we had the private room with ensuite and it was amazing. great location and great for a hostel
    Michaela
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £98.12
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,323 reviews
    For our first time in a hostel we were very impressed. The staff were very helpful, room very comfortable & kitchen well equipped & clean. Able to leave luggage all day in a safe place.
    Paul
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £229.31
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 385 reviews
    Great location., short stroll to main shops/beach etc. Friendly and welcoming management. Accomodation was safe and secure. Large comfortable bed. Enjoyed the little balcony at the front of the room.
    Teagan
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £98.12
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,323 reviews
    The room was a great location and was much more modern and nice than any other hostel I’ve been in,definitely recommend staying here :)
    w
    willa
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £138.92
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,885 reviews
    Great location . Clean and cheap for the location
    Derk
    Young couple
  • 7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,079 reviews
    Shared Bathroom and toilet cleaned every day. Room vacuumed and rubbish emptied everyday. Facilities clean. Fantastic location to beach and town centre so easy walking. Car parking. Quiet and respectful energy, considering it’s a backpackers. Washing facilities. Reception friendly. Beds comfortable for bunk beds. Was perfect for the amount of money I paid.
    A
    Anonymous
    Family with young children

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