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Wake Up! Byron Bay
Wake Up! Byron Bay
2 out of 5
The price is RM294 per night

Offering direct access to the beach, this Byron Bay hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cumbebin Swamp Nature Reserve and Main Beach. Tallow Beach and Wategos Beach ...…

4.6/5Exceptional! (35 reviews)

"Friendly, large, awesome that they had yoga nd free surf and cycle hire."…"

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2020

Wake Up! Byron Bay
Byron Bay YHA Hostel/Backpackers
Byron Bay YHA Hostel/Backpackers
3 out of 5
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Situated near the beach, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Byron Tourist Information Centre and Main Beach. Tallow Beach and Wategos Beach are also within ...…

4.6/5Wonderful! (75 reviews)

"Stayed in en-suite double room - great shower and comfortable bed. Room has a smart TV but the WiFi wasn’t strong enough for Netflix to work. Communal kitchen and living areas are really nice."…"

Reviewed on 8 Apr 2020

Byron Bay YHA Hostel/Backpackers
Backpackers Holiday Village
Backpackers Holiday Village
2 out of 5
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Situated near the beach, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Byron Tourist Information Centre and Main Beach. Tallow Beach and Wategos Beach are also within ...…

3.8/5Good! (16 reviews)
No need to pay for parking

"Great location. Shops, restaurants, beach and other central places just a short walk away."…"

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2020

Backpackers Holiday Village
Byron Bay Beach Hostel
Byron Bay Beach Hostel
2 out of 5
23 Lawson Street, Byron Bay, NSW
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Located in the heart of Byron Bay, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Main Beach and Clarkes Beach. Tallow Beach and Wategos Beach are also within 2 mi (3 ...…

4.1/5Very Good! (60 reviews)

"Had a great stay, room was tidy, bathroom was clean and located so close to the beach. Highly recommend"…"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2019

Byron Bay Beach Hostel
Nomads Byron Bay - Hostel
Nomads Byron Bay - Hostel
2 out of 5
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Located in the heart of Byron Bay, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Byron Tourist Information Centre and Main Beach. Tallow Beach and Wategos Beach are also ...…

3.8/5Good! (241 reviews)
Nomads Byron 👍

"Nice place nice location , only suggestion not have music playing in all areas of the facility couldn't find a quiet place"…"

Reviewed on 20 Sep 2019

Nomads Byron Bay - Hostel
Cape Byron YHA
Cape Byron YHA
2 out of 5
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Situated near the beach, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Byron Tourist Information Centre and Main Beach. Tallow Beach and Wategos Beach are also within ...…

3.9/5Very Good! (24 reviews)

"Receptionist was lovely. Property was clean...just very busy, and people were smoking near the entryway, which was a turnoff. I didn’t use the common room or pool. Kitchen was petty gross but it was In the middle of meal time...it was better in the morning so they’d obviously cleaned it up overnight. ..."…"

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2019

Cape Byron YHA
Aquarius Backpacker Resort
Aquarius Backpacker Resort
16 Lawson Street, Byron Bay
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Aquarius Backpacker Resort
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Discovery Parks – Byron Bay
Discovery Parks – Byron Bay
3.5 out of 5
The price is RM233 per night
4.1/5Very Good! (854 reviews)

"Our stay was so good! The place is very well located and everything was cleaned and in great condition. Great for people with kids. We had a great stay!"…"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2020

Discovery Parks – Byron Bay
Beach Hotel Resort
Beach Hotel Resort
4 out of 5
The price is RM674 per night
4.4/5Excellent! (432 reviews)
good location and good hotel

"We had a 2 day stay in newly renovated room and we are very happy with the stay."…"

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2020

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Waves Byron Bay
Waves Byron Bay
4.5 out of 5
The price is RM568 per night
4.4/5Excellent! (535 reviews)

"The hotel is excellent. The receptionist was awesome."…"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2020

Waves Byron Bay
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What Is a Hostel?

If you're looking for a low-cost place to stay in Byron Bay, one of its 6 hostels could be a great choice for you. These dorm-style accommodation options come in quite a few different forms, but all of them have a few things in common:

  • Budget prices
  • A social setting
  • Shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms)

By staying at a hostel in Byron Bay, you can cut your spending on accommodation and use more of your trip funds for sightseeing during your stay. You can enjoy activities in this destination like surfing and cycling trails.

When Is the Best Time to Visit Byron Bay?

Good weather's always better when you're experiencing new places, so here are some stats about the local climate:

  • The hottest months are typically February and January, while July and August are the coldest months
  • January-March: Daytime temperatures average 27° C and night-time temperatures average 16° C
  • April-June: 25° C is the daytime average and 8° C is the night-time average
  • July-September: Daytime averages are around 23° C and night-time averages are around 7° C
  • October-December: The average temperatures are 27° C during the day and 12° C at night
  • Average rainfall is 34 inches in a year

What Can I Do in Byron Bay?

Depending on what interests you, you might appreciate these places to visit:

Natural Features
  • Arakwal National Park
  • Tyagarah Nature Reserve
  • Torakina Park
Cultural Attractions
  • Bangalow Historical Museum & Tea Rooms
  • Brunswick Picture House
  • Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum
Additional Attractions
  • Main Beach
  • Captain Cook Lookout
  • Clarkes Beach

Generally, Byron Bay is known for its:

  • Beaches
  • Surfing
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Cycling
  • Dolphins
  • Whale watching

How to Get to Byron Bay and Around the Area

You'll find the closest airport in Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway), located 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from the city centre. Another option is Lismore, NSW (LSY), situated 25.1 mi (40.5 km) away. Once you're on the ground, you might want to use public transport during your trip. If you're looking to explore more of the surrounding area, make your way to Mullumbimby Station to catch a train.

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