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A reception area with a white reception desk, three round mirrors on the wall, and a hanging woven light fixture above the desk.

1. Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel

Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel
2.0 star property
Haymarket
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (476 reviews)
"Clean room and great socials out on by staff!"
Canada
Kendra
The price is Rp1.576.903
Rp1.734.593 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel
A restaurant with wooden flooring, white tables, and chairs, and green plants on the walls.

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 The room and whole place are outdated and not very clean.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 Rp1.106.089
Rp1.216.711 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Maze Backpackers
A pool area with lounge chairs and a person in a pool.

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
An outdoor patio with a checkered floor, white walls, and multiple tables and chairs.

4. K2 Brisbane

K2 Brisbane
2.0 star property
Spring Hill
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (283 reviews)
"Amazing staff, very welcoming & accommodating"
Australia
Makayla
The price is Rp1.371.416
Rp1.508.558 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
K2 Brisbane

5. Avenues Xchange

Avenues Xchange
1.0 star property
Hermit Park
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (92 reviews)
"The service when I first got to the property was amazing, plus when I was leaving it was outstanding service from Bailey. Our room clean android Q"
Australia
Pamula
The price is Rp910.040
Rp1.001.044 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Avenues Xchange
A swimming pool with a mural of a bird on a brick wall.

6. Brisbane Quarters

Brisbane Quarters
2.0 star property
Spring Hill
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (160 reviews)
"very great stay, would recommend"
Canada
Julie
The price is Rp1.213.002
Rp1.334.302 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Brisbane Quarters
A coastal building with a balcony, a clear view of the sea, and a sign indicating 'ILES BUILDING'.

7. Shoreline Lodge Geraldton

Shoreline Lodge Geraldton
2.0 star property
Central Geraldton
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (56 reviews)
"Cleaningness, safe parking, prime location"
Australia
jiwan
The price is Rp1.555.038
Rp1.710.517 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Shoreline Lodge Geraldton
A reception desk with a sign that reads "EUROPA" above it.

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 Rp909.359
Rp1.000.295 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Europa Melbourne - Hostel

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
A conference room with a long table, chairs, a sofa, and a TV screen.

10. Urban Nomad - Kings Cross

Urban Nomad - Kings Cross
1.0 star property
Potts Point
7.8 out of 10, Good, (44 reviews)
"Ma"
Canada
Van Tri Dung
The price is Rp894.537
Rp983.991 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Urban Nomad - Kings Cross
A hotel lobby with a Christmas tree, a teal sofa, a round table with a vase, and a large mirror reflecting the street view.

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, (27 reviews)
"Friendly staff"
Australia
John Edison
The price is Rp849.101
Rp934.011 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Urban Nomad Potts Point - 18-39
A view of the Sydney Opera House and surrounding buildings through a window.

12. YHA Sydney Harbour

YHA Sydney Harbour
2.0 star property
The Rocks
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (951 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 Rp2.297.247
Rp2.526.959 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
YHA Sydney Harbour
A pool area with lounge chairs and a bar area with umbrellas.

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 Rp2.603.346
Rp2.863.744 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
A modern bedroom with a bunk bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted shelf with decorative items.

14. Hostel G

Hostel G
2.5 star property
Perth City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (284 reviews)
"Excellent hostel in its own class!"
Australia
Reedik
The price is Rp1.520.450
Rp1.672.495 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Hostel G
An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, surrounded by seating and potted plants.

15. YHA Sydney Central

YHA Sydney Central
2.0 star property
Haymarket
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (870 reviews)
"Love the Sydney Central YHA! Beautiful staff, great location, clean and great facilities :) "
Australia
Paddianne
The price is Rp1.454.462
Rp1.599.857 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
YHA Sydney Central
A sauna with wooden benches and benches covered with blue and white striped towels.

16. The Surf House - Hostel

The Surf House - Hostel
2.0 star property
Byron Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (69 reviews)
"The Sauna and Cold plunges were a serious touch!"
Australia
George
The price is Rp1.745.438
Rp1.919.982 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
The Surf House - Hostel
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with a view of a building.

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 Rp1.106.334
Rp1.216.967 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Bounce Melbourne
A swimming pool with clear blue water, a beach, and a cityscape in the background.

18. Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel

Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Bondi Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (107 reviews)
"This was honestly the dirtiest hostel I’ve ever stayed at. The cleanliness was a major issue and really affected my experience. That said, all of the staff were incredibly kind, friendly, and helpful, and I really appreciated how welcoming and attentive they were"
France
Sarah
The price is Rp2.166.815
Rp2.383.497 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel
An outdoor terrace with tables and chairs, a bar in the background, and a cityscape view.

19. YHA Brisbane City

YHA Brisbane City
2.0 star property
Brisbane Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (464 reviews)
"Clean rooms and bathrooms, friendly staff, amazing location "
Australia
Candy
The price is Rp1.413.065
Rp1.554.397 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
YHA Brisbane City
A room with a green chair, a small table with a potted plant, and a wooden shelf with hanging towels.

20. The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.6 out of 10, Good, (91 reviews)
"Great location"
Australia
Jennifer Ann
The price is Rp1.228.462
Rp1.351.308 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
The Espy Hostel
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Australia Hostels information

Number of reviews
4,426
Accommodation
268 Hostels
Lowest Price
Rp934.011
Highest Price
Rp2.863.744

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