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Set within 500 metres of Broadwater Parklands Beach and 700 metres of Anzac Park Beach, Capsuleaccom Hostel offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Gold Coast. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides room service and luggage storage space for guests.

A brand new hostel in a very convenient location. Good food, nice staffs, and very clean. What I like the most is that they provide hairdryer. Can’t complain. See for yourself

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9.6
Exceptional
68 reviews
Price from
£23
per night

Well located in the Surfers Paradise district of Gold Coast, Tequila Sunrise Hostel Surfers Paradise is located 600 metres from Budds Beach, 1.1 km from Narrowneck and less than 1 km from SkyPoint Observation Deck. Featuring a shared lounge, the 4-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. The property is 600 metres from the city centre and 500 metres from Surfers Paradise Beach.

Clean, Friendly Staffs, perfect location. I had two nights and I end up extending two extra extra nights.

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8.4
Very good
2,078 reviews
Price from
£30
per night

Surf Inn Boutique Backpackers - FREE BREAKFAST in Gold Coast provides adults-only accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool with sun beds and music. Surf Inn does not have a shared guest kitchen however we do have a commercial kitchen with an amazing pizza oven. We offer tasty cheap eats for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Free WiFi is available and limited free parking can be arranged. A 2.5% card surcharge is applied to all pre-charged bookings.

- Good environment - Good staff - Cheap food

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8.8
Fabulous
1,445 reviews
Price from
£18
per night

Bunk Surfers Paradise International Backpacker Hostel is just a 4-minute walk from the golden sands of Surfers Paradise Beach, and boasts an outdoor swimming pool and a hot tub. Guests enjoy free WiFi in public areas, and the convenience of a 24-hour front desk.

great work from the team. But damn, I wish we had the beer competition on.

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8.1
Very good
1,049 reviews
Price from
£26
per night

The property offers private and dormitory-style rooms. All feature air conditioning and access to shared or private bathroom facilities. All rooms are cleaned daily. The dormitory rooms offer personal lockers.

Budds in Surfers is an amazing hostel for adventurous travelers. They offer free access to bikes and surfboards, free breakfast, and fun activities to meet fellow travelers. The hostel is kept spotlessly clean, and the staff is kind and caring, ensuring a memorable stay. If you're looking for a social and fun hostel experience, Budds in Surfers is the perfect place!

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8.2
Very good
596 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

The hostel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a TV and a private bathroom with a shower. A seating area is accessible to all guests, while some rooms also feature a DVD player. At Gold Coast Performance Centre the rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom and bed linen.

Louge was big and clean . Staff was so good and helpful.

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8.8
Fabulous
15 reviews
Price from
£563
per night

The famous Surfers Paradise Beach is just a 5-minute walk away when you stay at Maxmee Resort. The hostel offers free WiFi, a tennis court and an outdoor pool.

Maxmee Backpackers Resort has won the TripAdvisor Award for Excellence for both 2014 and 2015. Guests have a choice between dormitory rooms and self-contained 2-bedroom apartments.

I really enjoyed the days I spent here. Because all the staff were very kind. And I thought it was wonderful that they were trying to entertain us. Especially Alba. I had a very good experience. The room was clean and the pool was beautiful. This is the kind of hostel I would like to stay at again.

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7.1
Good
1,026 reviews
Price from
£23
per night

Backpackers In Paradise is an 18 to 35 hostel situated in the heart of Surfers Paradise, just a minute’s walk from the transit centre, beach, clubs, restaurants and tourist attractions.

All rooms have an en suite bathroom and lockers.

Location is excellent. Short walk to the beach in Surfer's, all bars, restaurants, shops etc. We stayed in a double room with ensuite - room was spacious & clean, bathroom was clean, no complaints. Staff at check-in were super friendly.

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5.9
Review score
2,085 reviews
Price from
£21
per night

At the hostel, the rooms are equipped with a wardrobe. At Coolangatta Sands Hotel all rooms are fitted with a shared bathroom and bed linen.

Popular points of interest near Coolangatta Sands Hotel include Coolangatta Beach, Kirra Beach and Greenmount Beach. The nearest airport is Gold Coast Airport, 5 km from the hostel.

staff were very friendly, particularly the cleaning staff. fresh towels and room clean daily if we wanted, better than normal hotels. great location. loved that kitchen provided shared condiments for all to use.

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6.8
Review score
1,039 reviews
Price from
£25
per night

Featuring an outdoor pool and a fully equipped communal kitchen, YHA Coolangatta Gold Coast is just a 10-minute walk from Gold Coast Airport.

All rooms include ceiling fans and have access to shared bathroom facilities. Secure private lockers are provided for all guests. Rooms with direct access to the courtyard are available.

Lovely, chill, spacious hostel. Good facilities and paid back vibe, really liked it. Great location for airport and beachfront, really nice coffee place across the highway - Golden Times.

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7.5
Good
1,623 reviews
Price from
£21
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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  • Capsuleaccom Hostel
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 68 reviews

    Set within 500 metres of Broadwater Parklands Beach and 700 metres of Anzac Park Beach, Capsuleaccom Hostel offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Gold Coast.

    Free food good, sleeping is quiet, everything clean

  • Maxmee Backpackers Resort
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,026 reviews

    The famous Surfers Paradise Beach is just a 5-minute walk away when you stay at Maxmee Resort. The hostel offers free WiFi, a tennis court and an outdoor pool.

    Good location near to Surfers Paradise and the beach

  • Backpackers In Paradise 18-35 Hostel
    5.9
    Scored 5.9
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 2,085 reviews

    Backpackers In Paradise is an 18 to 35 hostel situated in the heart of Surfers Paradise, just a minute’s walk from the transit centre, beach, clubs, restaurants and tourist attractions.

    easy to meet other people, great location within surfers

  • Coolangatta Sands Hotel
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,039 reviews

    Coolangatta Sands Hotel features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Gold Coast.

    Clean and tidy. Easy access to shops, restaurants, etc.

  • YHA Coolangatta Gold Coast
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,623 reviews

    Featuring an outdoor pool and a fully equipped communal kitchen, YHA Coolangatta Gold Coast is just a 10-minute walk from Gold Coast Airport.

    Incredibly convenient location if you fly the day after.

  • Mumma's Hostel Surfers Paradise
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 371 reviews

    Located in Gold Coast, 1 km from Surfers Paradise Beach, Mumma's Hostel Surfers Paradise provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    the atmosphere, the staff and people who live here

  • Gold Coast Performance Centre
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 15 reviews

    Set in Gold Coast and with South Stradbroke Island Beach reachable within 1.9 km, Gold Coast Performance Centre offers express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a seasonal outdoor swimming...

    Louge was big and clean . Staff was so good and helpful.

  • Homely Inn Hostel
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 298 reviews

    Homely Inn Hostel features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Gold Coast.

    Good location close to shops, tram and restaurants

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Hostels that guests love in Gold Coast

  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 596 reviews
    The whole atmosphere in the hostel was amazing! Everybody is so nice, staff is very welcoming and as a solo traveler they made me feel very safe and taken care of. Even free meals! Great cleanliness and good facilities, cheap bar, good pool and fun events every night so it’s easy to get to know people!
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    Nora Jun
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £56.82
    5.9
    Scored 5.9
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 2,085 reviews
    The reality is that this hostel provides the cheapest possible stay in the best possible location. The 14-bed dorms are grim, but considering that most travellers only use beds to sleep it is passable. I would only recommend if you're on a serious budget and are willing to experience a bit of discomfort.
    Arham
    Solo traveller
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 596 reviews
    Had an amazing stay at Budds, the best hostel to stay in to meet new people and have a good time. The staff are all so friendly and the facilites always clean. Every night there are activities to meet new people and to make the most of the Gold Coast. Great social areas a large pool which other hostels in Gold Coast don’t have. A bar and social area which are great to meet new people. Made some friends for life here and will definitely be back again in the future!
    Jade
    Solo traveller
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,078 reviews
    Vibes in the hostel. Brekkie and dinner for free. confortable. Best hostel ive seen in Australia by far. So clean, amazing vibes, nice atmosphere, great location without any noise during the night....
    Ivan
    Solo traveller
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,445 reviews
    The hostel was very clean and modern and I also felt very safe staying here as a solo female traveller. The staff were all so lovely and welcoming and I met such great people. The food was also amazing and really cheap! I will definitely be returning:)
    Ruby
    Solo traveller
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,049 reviews
    Best hostel up the east coast. So sociable and bunk bed set up is perfect so you have privacy!
    Hayley
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £56.82
    5.9
    Scored 5.9
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 2,085 reviews
    Cheapest amongst backpackers for centrally located hostel.
    Tan
    Young couple
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,445 reviews
    Have travelled most of Australia and through Asia as this is the best hostel I have stayed at. The staff were extremely friendly and the amenities are amazing. Pizza oven in the new kitchen was impressive. Menu is cheap too. Look forward to staying again.
    Murray
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £111.57
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,428 reviews
    Cheap stay, large room, great location, nice view of the river/mountains, comfy beds, good aircon
    Monique
    Group
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,078 reviews
    This is my first time i ever stayed in a dormitory; mainly because I was alone. The atmosphere was vibrant; people spoke to each other with respect and there was a positive vibe. Long term students and working people; i missed asking for names but the staff was great they cooked Breakfast and Dinner for those who wanted and the place was clean. They even had cleaning staff every morning for bathrooms and toilets. Its in top notch for a backpackers hostel.
    Fredricks
    Solo traveller

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