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No14 Lovel St

Katoomba

Located in the centre of the Blue Mountains, No.14 Lovel St is just 500 metres from Katoomba train station.

M
Mine888
From
Australia
The private room with bathroom was great. I loved the shower. The toilet was helpful with the disability support bar. The added heater in the bathroom was very nice and warm for the cold weather.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 766 reviews
Price from
US$73.53
1 night, 2 adults

Tequila Sunrise Hostel Sydney

Sydney CBD, Sydney

Well located in the centre of Sydney, Tequila Sunrise Hostel Sydney is within 800 metres of Central Station Sydney and less than 1 km of International Convention Centre Sydney.

G
Georgina
From
Italy
The staff was great they helped us with our heavy luggage and were always happy and nice ! Tatiana was great to us.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,492 reviews
Price from
US$40.33
1 night, 2 adults

The Pacific House

Woolloomooloo, Sydney

The Pacific House features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Sydney. This 4-star hostel offers a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

T
Thibaut
From
France
A good place to live quietly. Everything is in a good quality - the breakfast, the towel, the kitchen tools, the toilets …. the rooms are very confortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,620 reviews
Price from
US$125.71
1 night, 2 adults

The Surf House

Byron Bay

Set 100 metres from Main Beach in Byron Bay's town centre, The Surf House offers premium accommodation and a rooftop bar. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and covered parking is available....

A
Alannah
From
Laos
Very clean and bright property, lots of social events hosted by the hostel such as beer pong tournaments, as well as good free additions like free yoga class and free surf board rental. It is also in a great location, only a few minutes to the beach.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,113 reviews
Price from
US$109.15
1 night, 2 adults

Wake Up! Bondi Beach

Bondi, Sydney

Located seconds from the sand and surf, Wake Up! Bondi Beach boasts a rooftop terrace furnished with umbrellas and deck chairs and has panoramic views of Bondi Beach, the coastline and its surrounds.

C
Chandana
From
India
Convenient location at the beach, close to the shops and restaurants. Clean and comfortable. Friendly staff and a lot of planned activities that you can enjoy.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,038 reviews
Price from
US$89.77
1 night, 2 adults

Little Coogee Hotel

Coogee, Sydney

Located in Sydney's Eastern Beachside Suburbs, Little Coogee Hotel offers modern hybrid accommodation just 800m from Coogee Beach & Clovelly Beach.

A
Ana Sofia
From
Mexico
This hostel has a perfect location, 10 minutes to Coogee beach, buses just at the door taking you to the airport directly and at the corner to the city. Everything was so clean and nice. Special mention for Betina the girl in the reception, suuuuper friendly and helpful :) thank you!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,112 reviews
Price from
US$145.57
1 night, 2 adults

Tequila Sunrise Potts Point

Potts Point, Sydney

Awake to free breakfast each morning at Tequila Sunrise Potts Point. This hostel is just 2 minutes’ walk from Kings Cross Station and several bars, clubs and restaurants.

F
Fouad
From
Thailand
Been staying at this hostel for a while and it’s great. Beds are comfortable and with a curtain.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,301 reviews
Price from
US$46.55
1 night, 2 adults

Ozzie Pozzie Backpackers

Port Macquarie

Set in Port Macquarie, less than 1 km from Port Macquarie Marina, Ozzie Pozzie Backpackers offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

S
Sarah
From
Ireland
The staff at reception were so nice and helpful. We were aloud to use the hoover to clean our rental car and printed some documents for us. The dorm was clean and comfortable, the pool was well maintained and it had plenty of facilities.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,358 reviews
Price from
US$45.86
1 night, 2 adults

Wake Up! Sydney Central

Sydney CBD, Sydney

Located opposite Central Railway Station, Wake Up Sydney Central boasts a lively onsite bar/nightclub and a huge range of free activities.

P
Pasquale
From
Italy
Best hostel I've ever been in my whole life! Room was clean Common spaces were very big All was super clean A lot of events to meet new people
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,559 reviews
Price from
US$89.77
1 night, 2 adults

YHA Sydney Harbour

Sydney CBD, Sydney

The award-winning YHA Sydney Harbour boasts spectacular rooftop views of the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Harbour.

S
Sena
From
Netherlands
Great views, comfortable pillows. Quiet and respectful roommates. Amazing location. Big kitchen and fridges. Super friendly staff. Everyday there is an activity provided by hostel, most of them are for free.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 5,802 reviews
Price from
US$154.36
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: US$227.99
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 7,122 reviews
Great location and clean hostel.
Guest review by
Lily
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,301 reviews
Social hostel and the staff is kind. The beds are comfortable and in the form of a cabin which gives enough privacy. And that breakfast and dinner is included (it's not like a restaurant,, but it's very decent food) for one of the cheapest accommadations in the city makes it very good price/quality.
Guest review by
Jori
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$147.90
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,113 reviews
So clean, best hostel I’ve been to. Great activities too!
Guest review by
alix
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$133.69
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 539 reviews
Very nice place for backpackers, cheap price and big sleeping spaces, very close to Coogee Beach
Guest review by
Zehua
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$157.81
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,385 reviews
Perfect for backpackers like myself, fits my budget, and the hostel is very clean. The staff are easy to communicate with, and the long-term pricing is good. I'll definitely stay here again when I'm back in Sydney.
Guest review by
Luana
Group
Avg. price/night: US$77.50
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,368 reviews
I adored this YHA! It's one of the best hostels I stayed in in Australia. It's in a beautiful building with a big kitchen, big common room and nice garden. I booked a queen room which was great price-quality. The YHA is about 10-15 min walk from the station and about 15-20 min walk from the three sisters. Great location to di some hiking, or to just hide out from the fog and rain with a good book. Staff is great and they offer a very nice breakfast buffet
Guest review by
astrid
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 679 reviews
The hostel has a great location! There’s always at least one staff in case you need any help, free dinner every day and it’s perfect to socialize with other backpackers. All in all a place to recommend!
Guest review by
Sarah
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$134.50
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 523 reviews
This hostel is a great budget hostel. Staff work hard all day to keep it clean. There’s lots of free events daily, most of them being free food which is great as a backpacker trying to save money, they even cater for vegetarians. The beds are comfy and private too. Windows are able to be opened fully so nice and fresh. Would recommend my stay here.
Guest review by
emily
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,620 reviews
So social, safe, clean, and not that primitive. Best hostel I’ve stayed at yet, and I’ve been to a lot.
Guest review by
Julie
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$168.60
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,827 reviews
It is honestly the best hostel I’ve ever stayed in. The beds are really comfy, the wifi is great and everything’s clean, of course the bathrooms are in use, so it’s not always a 100% but as what I saw, they get cleaned regularly. Great location as well and the staff or/and the management are so helpful as I had a few questions and things to figure out. I appreciated that a lot.
Guest review by
Nathalie
Solo traveller