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No14 Lovel St

Katoomba

Offering free WiFi, No14 Lovel St is just 550 metres from Katoomba Railway Station. It features a cosy guest lounge, a lovely garden and a sunny terrace.

No14 Lovel St offers shared and private rooms with wooden floors, bed linen and access to shared bathroom facilities. I literally loved the atmosphere in this hostel. So intimate and cosy, I would like to live there forever!

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9.2
Superb
607 reviews
Price from
€ 24
per night

YHA Pittwater Eco, Sydney 3 stars

Church Point

YHA Pittwater Eco Sydney is only accessible via water taxi or ferry only, followed by an uphill walk.

The hostel offers a choice of dormitory rooms and private rooms. Toilet and bathroom facilities are shared. The vibe was great. Nature everywhere - it was beautiful

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9.5
Exceptional
35 reviews
Price from
€ 28
per night

Tequila Sunrise Hostel Sydney 4 stars

Sydney CBD, Sydney

Well located in the Sydney CBD district of Sydney, Tequila Sunrise Hostel Sydney is located 1 km from International Convention Centre Sydney, 1.4 km from Australian National Maritime Museum and 1.4 km from Hyde Park Barracks Museum. Featuring a shared lounge, the 4-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. The property is 700 metres from Central Station Sydney, and within 1 km of the city centre. This is your place to be while staying in Sydney. Location, privacy, cleanliness, good breakfast (freshly made pancakes, yum!) and even better dinner. And of course the staff - super friendly and helpful (and beautiful) :)

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8.3
Very good
1,701 reviews
Price from
€ 30
per night

The Pacific House 4.5 stars

Woolloomooloo, Sydney

At the hostel, the rooms are equipped with a wardrobe. All rooms are equipped with a safety deposit box, while some rooms come with a balcony and others also have garden views. The units feature bed linen. Very good location, nice and clean bathrooms, big lockers. Loved the free yoga class, and the staff were helpful and kind.

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8.5
Very good
2,576 reviews
Price from
€ 29
per night

The Surf House

Main Beach , Byron Bay

The hostel features a rooftop bar, which offers an open area complete with artisan rugs and textiles, coastal-style umbrellas as well as trinkets sourced from travels around the world. You can enjoy relaxing and enjoying local Byron Bay brews and freshly made pizzas. Also available are the use of free surfboards for guests, to enjoy the nearby surf at Main Beach. the whole hostel has such a cute vibe, the rooftop bar (especially the yoga sessions and the different activities at night were really nice!!) that you can rent surfboards for free was also an amazing bonus! the kitchen was also really really big and very clean!

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8.9
Fabulous
2,153 reviews
Price from
€ 26
per night

Ozzie Pozzie Backpackers - Port Macquarie YHA 3.5 stars

Port Macquarie

Just 10 minutes’ walk from Port Macquarie’s bars and nightclubs, Ozzie Pozzie Backpackers offers free WiFi, a seasonal outdoor pool and a fully equipped communal kitchen. Town Beach and Flynns Beach are both within 15 minutes’ walk. Staffs were really amazing 👏

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8.4
Very good
1,219 reviews
Price from
€ 23
per night

Wake Up! Sydney Central 5 stars

Sydney CBD, Sydney

Private rooms and mixed or all-female dormitories are available. All rooms feature secure lockers and a bedside lamp and power point. All rooms have modern furnishings and large windows that allow plenty of natural light in. Private rooms feature a TV. Friendly staff, excellent facilities and very good location

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8.1
Very good
2,142 reviews
Price from
€ 36
per night

YHA Sydney Harbour 5 stars

Sydney CBD, Sydney

The award-winning YHA Sydney Harbour boasts spectacular rooftop views of the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Harbour. The hostel is within 10 minutes' walk of Wynyard Station, or if travelling by light rail, the Bridge St stop is also a 10-minute walk from the property. The hostel features private and dormitory rooms, a TV lounge, billiards and a fully equipped communal kitchen. Close to all transport modes, namely trains, trams, buses, and ferries especially, as it's a few minutes away from Circular Quay. Saved me a lot of time! And gave me the flexibility to be more lenient with my itinerary, as well as spend most of my time hanging out by the Opera House or taking late-night walks along Milsons Point. Just knowing my homebase was near made for a more relaxing trip. Room was very clean, especially the bathroom. All was functional and I appreciated the overall layout of the room—it was spacious and so even if I shared the room with 3 others, it didn't feel cramped. I liked how there are only 3 levels to the whole building, so can go with lifts or the stairs without problem. The rooftop was amazing! But so was the dining room and kitchen. Perfect mix of quiet and social. The ambience was generally very pleasant, did not encounter noisy guests and people were friendly. I saw some social activities ads in the kitchen but didn't get to try. Breakfast had limited options but no complaints from me. I got my daily granola fix + apple juice fix, and both tasted great. :)

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8.6
Fabulous
4,935 reviews
Price from
€ 31
per night

YHA Byron Bay 4 stars

Byron Bay

Located in Byron Bay town centre, YHA Byron Bay offers backpacker accommodation just 400 metres from Main Beach. It features an outdoor swimming pool, a tropical garden and games room. Guests enjoy free WiFi in communal areas.

Guests can borrow surfboards and bodyboards. Luggage can be securely stored in the locker room. Contemporary artworks and graffiti walls by Australian artists can be enjoyed throughout the hostel. As always YHA didn’t disappoint. The place is spacious, has a nice terrace and work space, big kitchen. And the staff is very friendly.

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8.2
Very good
2,450 reviews
Price from
€ 25
per night

YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba 4.5 stars

Katoomba

Situated within an Art Deco heritage-listed building, YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba offers a range of rooms, a BBQ area, a games room and an impressive former ballroom with a cosy fireplace. The property is just 700 metres from Katoomba Train Station. All rooms include free onsite parking. Great room, has small kitchen which is great for morning coffee & simple dishes. The place is VERY CLEAN and well maintained. Lots of social events organized by the wonderful staff members.

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8.4
Very good
1,929 reviews
Price from
€ 24
per night

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