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Classic Double or Twin Room, Balcony | Free WiFi
Freedom Backpackers Hostel

Freedom Backpackers Hostel

Freedom Backpackers Hostel
1.0 star property
Rainbow Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"Nice place "
Australia
Christoph
The price is Rp2.136.528
Rp2.350.181 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Freedom Backpackers Hostel
Outdoor pool
YHA Alice Springs

YHA Alice Springs

YHA Alice Springs
1.0 star property
Alice Springs CBD
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (79)
"I enjoyed my stay! "
Canada
Katherine
The price is Rp1.073.324
Rp1.180.713 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
YHA Alice Springs
Outdoor dining
Bounce Magnetic Island

Bounce Magnetic Island

Bounce Magnetic Island
3.0 star property
Horseshoe Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (65)
"Walkable to beach and staff helpful"
United States
kim
The price is Rp2.351.193
Rp2.586.324 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Bounce Magnetic Island
Living area
Noosa Flashpackers - Hostel

Noosa Flashpackers - Hostel

Noosa Flashpackers - Hostel
2.0 star property
Sunshine Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (77)
"Nationalpark, surfing just around the corner. Lovely stay and breakfast and evening time activities included!"
Sweden
Johnny
The price is Rp2.451.385
Rp2.696.524 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
Noosa Flashpackers - Hostel
Aerial view
Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel

Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel

Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel
2.0 star property
Yeppoon
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (59)
"One of the more smaller hostels that I have stayed in but was really really nice clean tidy and in a good location if driving and have a car. "
United Kingdom
Issac
The price is Rp1.236.937
Rp1.360.631 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel
On the beach
Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel

Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel

Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel
2.0 star property
Nelly Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (64)
"Bathroom and wifi not great but beautiful spot"
Canada
Laurie
The price is Rp3.772.725
Rp4.149.997 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel
Garden views
Halse Lodge

Halse Lodge

Halse Lodge
2.0 star property
Noosa Heads
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (23)
"Great atmosphere, lovely people and clean comfy rooms. Best hostel in Noosa!! "
Australia
Paige
The price is Rp3.373.466
Rp3.710.813 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Halse Lodge
Outdoor pool
Dougies Backpackers

Dougies Backpackers

Dougies Backpackers
1.5 star property
Port Douglas
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (17)
"Great place, no complaints. "
United States
Kaidan
The price is Rp971.108
Rp1.068.264 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Dec - 28 Dec
Dougies Backpackers
Deluxe Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Jackaroo Treehouse Mission Beach - Hostel

Jackaroo Treehouse Mission Beach - Hostel

Jackaroo Treehouse Mission Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Bingil Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (52)
"Small property, great atmosphere, beautiful area, awesome host."
United States
Milla
The price is Rp1.114.256
Rp1.225.693 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Dec - 28 Dec
Jackaroo Treehouse Mission Beach - Hostel
Gazebo
On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel

On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel

On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
Yungaburra
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (102)
"Really nice hostel, Ideal to visit the lakes!"
Australia
Santiago
The price is Rp817.810
Rp899.591 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
Outdoor pool
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

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, (436)
"Great cheap place to stay"
United Kingdom
sarah
The price is Rp2.300.090
Rp2.530.099 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Front of property
Civic Guest House - Hostel

Civic Guest House - Hostel

Civic Guest House - Hostel
2.0 star property
Townsville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (154)
"The pictures from the booking site don't make justice to the place. We eould stay again. Thanks!"
Canada
Olivia
The price is Rp759.030
Rp834.933 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Dec - 28 Dec
Civic Guest House - Hostel
Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach accommodation shared facility

Beach accommodation shared facility

Beach accommodation shared facility
1.0 star property
Emu Park
Beach accommodation shared facility
Outdoor pool
Palms On Parker

Palms On Parker

Palms On Parker
1.0 star property
Maroochydore
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (21)
"Great location and very clean rooms"
Australia
Adam
The price is Rp1.845.511
Rp2.030.039 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Palms On Parker
Terrace/patio
Little Drifter Cairns

Little Drifter Cairns

Little Drifter Cairns
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (182)
"Absolutely lovely environment"
United States
James
The price is Rp1.534.377
Rp1.687.815 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Little Drifter Cairns
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Somewhere To Stay Backpackers

Somewhere To Stay Backpackers

Somewhere To Stay Backpackers
2.0 star property
Highgate Hill
7.2 out of 10, Good, (152)
"Staff were super friendly!"
Canada
Jayme
The price is Rp1.410.671
Rp1.551.794 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Somewhere To Stay Backpackers
Yoga
YHA Brisbane City

YHA Brisbane City

YHA Brisbane City
2.0 star property
Brisbane Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (411)
"The guest rooms were clean, and the staff were friendly—it was very good!"
Japan
YUMEKA
The price is Rp1.216.472
Rp1.338.141 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Dec - 28 Dec
YHA Brisbane City
Outdoor pool
Nomads Noosa Backpackers Hostel

Nomads Noosa Backpackers Hostel

Nomads Noosa Backpackers Hostel
2.0 star property
Noosa Heads
7.2 out of 10, Good, (111)
"I thought it was super cute here, decently clean, bathrooms were in bad shape."
United States
Brooke
Nomads Noosa Backpackers Hostel
Cliveden Premium Suite 1 | Balcony
K2 Brisbane

K2 Brisbane

K2 Brisbane
2.0 star property
Spring Hill
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (200)
"Had a really good stay. No complaints and the gentleman at reception was lovely"
Australia
Anesu
The price is Rp1.205.248
Rp1.325.773 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Dec - 28 Dec
K2 Brisbane
Outdoor pool
Bounce Noosa

Bounce Noosa

Bounce Noosa
2.0 star property
Noosaville
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (8)
"Clean, nice and modern, friendly helpful staff amazing faculties pool is great they put on some really fun events and they have shuttles too and from the beach and to the clubs nearby. Rooms are super spacious Had so much fun staying!!!"
United Kingdom
Lottie
The price is Rp4.725.880
Rp5.198.468 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan 2026
Bounce Noosa
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Top Northern Australia Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"Breakfast buffet was great, location top notch. Lounge drinks and good were excellent and the staff were extremely accommodating. Property needs updating, which according to management will happen section by section. Horizon Club rooms are worth it. "
laura 6-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Find out more about Northern Australia

Northern Australia Hostels information

Number of reviews
2,205
Accommodation
30 Hostels
Lowest Price
Rp834.933
Highest Price
Rp5.198.468