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Our top choices for Australia hostels

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1. Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel

Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel
2.0 star property
Haymarket
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (474 reviews)
"Clean room and great socials out on by staff!"
Canada
Kendra
The price is P5,061
P5,568 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel
Terrace/patio

2. Maze Backpackers

Maze Backpackers
1.5 star property
Haymarket
6.8 out of 10, (971 reviews)
"Staff are nice and helpful. The room and whole place are outdated and not very clean. Needs upgrading badly."
Australia
George
The price is P3,774
P4,151 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Maze Backpackers
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

3. 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
Balcony

4. K2 Brisbane

K2 Brisbane
2.0 star property
Spring Hill
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (280 reviews)
"Great location and excellent front desk service . Was well kept and clean I would definatly use again"
Australia
Trevor
The price is P4,633
P5,097 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
K2 Brisbane
Lobby sitting area

5. Avenues Xchange

Avenues Xchange
1.0 star property
Hermit Park
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (91 reviews)
"Clean comfortable room"
Australia
Debbie
The price is P3,105
P3,415 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Avenues Xchange
Outdoor pool

6. Brisbane Quarters

Brisbane Quarters
2.0 star property
Spring Hill
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (158 reviews)
"very great stay, would recommend"
Canada
Julie
The price is P4,138
P4,552 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Brisbane Quarters
Exterior

7. 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 P5,305
P5,836 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Shoreline Lodge Geraldton
Lobby

8. 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 P3,140
P3,454 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Europa Melbourne - Hostel
Front of property

9. 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
Printers

10. Urban Nomad - Kings Cross

Urban Nomad - Kings Cross
1.0 star property
Potts Point
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (43 reviews)
"Everything was great 👍"
United States
Marle
The price is P2,971
P3,268 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Urban Nomad - Kings Cross
Reception

11. Urban Nomad Potts Point - 18-39

Urban Nomad Potts Point - 18-39
1.0 star property
Potts Point
7.4 out of 10, Good, (25 reviews)
"Friendly staff"
Australia
John Edison
The price is P2,897
P3,186 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Urban Nomad Potts Point - 18-39
View from room

12. YHA Sydney Harbour

YHA Sydney Harbour
2.0 star property
The Rocks
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (946 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 P8,271
P9,098 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
YHA Sydney Harbour
Outdoor pool

13. 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, (453 reviews)
"Decent place to stay for the price. Good location."
United States
Andrea
The price is P8,864
P9,750 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
WiFi (free), bed sheets

14. Hostel G

Hostel G
2.5 star property
Perth City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (282 reviews)
"Excellent hostel in its own class!"
Australia
Reedik
The price is P5,148
P5,663 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Hostel G
Indoor pool

15. YHA Sydney Central

YHA Sydney Central
2.0 star property
Haymarket
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (866 reviews)
"Love the Sydney Central YHA! Beautiful staff, great location, clean and great facilities :) "
Australia
Paddianne
The price is P5,164
P5,681 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
YHA Sydney Central
Sauna

16. The Surf House - Hostel

The Surf House - Hostel
2.0 star property
Byron Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (68 reviews)
"The Sauna and Cold plunges were a serious touch!"
Australia
George
The price is P5,348
P5,882 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
The Surf House - Hostel
Blackout drapes, soundproofing, bed sheets

17. Bounce Melbourne

Bounce Melbourne
3.0 star property
Melbourne Central Business District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (219 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 P3,337
P3,670 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Bounce Melbourne
Beach/ocean view

18. 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)
"The place is fresh remodeled in side and out as well check in is up stairs but also has check in reception during the day at entrance lobby for customers. Room is clean and comfortable with daily activities including walking beach trails and yoga exercises for everyone."
United States
Jonathan
The price is P4,916
P5,408 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel
Rooftop terrace

19. YHA Brisbane City

YHA Brisbane City
2.0 star property
Brisbane Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (459 reviews)
"Clean rooms and bathrooms, friendly staff, amazing location "
Australia
Candy
The price is P5,058
P5,564 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
YHA Brisbane City
WiFi (free), bed sheets

20. The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.6 out of 10, Good, (90 reviews)
"Great location"
Australia
Jennifer Ann
The price is P4,191
P4,610 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 15 - Aug 16
The Espy Hostel
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265 Hostels
Lowest Price
P3,186
Highest Price
P9,750

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