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Our top choices for East Coast Australia hostels

A pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area surrounded by trees.

1. Bounce Magnetic Island

Bounce Magnetic Island
3.0 star property
Horseshoe Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (78 reviews)
"This is an excellent place to experience a tropical island. Peaceful relaxing and a friendly happy atmosphere. Staff were great, amenities were clean facilities like bar pool and kitchen really good."
Australia
Robert
The price is RM315
RM346 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Bounce Magnetic Island
A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area, and a view of a pool and outdoor seating.

2. Freedom Backpackers Hostel

Freedom Backpackers Hostel
1.0 star property
Rainbow Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (7 reviews)
"Nice place "
Australia
Christoph
The price is RM492
RM541 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Freedom Backpackers Hostel
A beachfront property with a wooden structure, a balcony, and a view of the ocean and hills.

3. Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel

Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel
2.0 star property
Nelly Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (67 reviews)
"Friendly staff and amazing views !!"
Australia
Evyenia
The price is RM869
RM955 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel

4. 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 RM207
RM227 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Aug - 23 Aug
Avenues Xchange
A view of the Sydney Opera House and surrounding buildings through a window.

5. YHA Sydney Harbour

YHA Sydney Harbour
2.0 star property
The Rocks
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (948 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 RM521
RM573 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
YHA Sydney Harbour

6. Halse Lodge

Halse Lodge
2.0 star property
Noosa Heads
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (42 reviews)
"Super helpful, real clean. Excellent setting. Totally genuine place to share time with."
United Kingdom
joshua
The price is RM484
RM532 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Halse Lodge
A narrow outdoor space with corrugated metal walls, a wooden door, and a small garden area with potted plants.

7. On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel

On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
Yungaburra
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (116 reviews)
"Lovely chill place to stay - wish we had longer Looks like a place you could really relax and enjoy a chilled out pace of life for a while"
United Kingdom
Fiona
The price is RM141
RM155 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Aug - 23 Aug
On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
A cozy living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a plant.

8. YHA Coolangatta Gold Coast

YHA Coolangatta Gold Coast
2.0 star property
Bilinga
7.8 out of 10, Good, (226 reviews)
"Easy & convenient location just 5min walk from the airport, clean room with good kitchen & helpful polite staff with extra blankets on those cold evenings if needed, with beautiful beaches just a few minutes walk away I would recommend any buget travellers to stay for a night or two"
Australia
Robert
The price is RM289
RM318 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
YHA Coolangatta Gold Coast
A sauna with wooden benches and benches covered with blue and white striped towels.

9. 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 RM368
RM405 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
The Surf House - Hostel
A woman standing at the entrance of a building labeled "Beach House."

10. Stoke Beach House - Hostel

Stoke Beach House - Hostel
1.5 star property
Manly
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (98 reviews)
"Clean room, wonderful location, good vibes."
Australia
Alexander
The price is RM363
RM400 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Stoke Beach House - Hostel
A woman in a bikini sitting by a pool with a mural of dolphins and a butterfly.

11. Noosa Flashpackers - Hostel

Noosa Flashpackers - Hostel
2.0 star property
Sunshine Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (84 reviews)
"Pretty good"
Australia
Alessandro
The price is RM432
RM475 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Noosa Flashpackers - Hostel
A coastal landscape with a beach, rocky terrain, and sparse vegetation.

12. Yamba Central - Hostel

Yamba Central - Hostel
2.0 star property
Yamba
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (191 reviews)
"Great spot and great food downstairs at the Wobbly Chook."
Australia
Shane
The price is RM308
RM308 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Yamba Central - Hostel
A two-story building with a sign reading "Yeppoon Beach House Backpacker & Budget Accommodation". There are steps leading to the entrance, a small garden with plants, and a fence around the property.

13. Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel

Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel
2.0 star property
Yeppoon
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (63 reviews)
"The receptionist was helpful, the room was clean, and belongings or property were managed well . "
Australia
william
The price is RM317
RM348 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel
A room with large windows, a brick wall, and a wooden bench outside.

14. Glebe Terraces

Glebe Terraces
2.0 star property
Glebe
The price is RM336
RM369 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Glebe Terraces
A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the sea.

15. Bounce Surfers Paradise

Bounce Surfers Paradise
2.0 star property
Surfers Paradise
The price is RM400
RM440 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Bounce Surfers Paradise
A pool area with a clear blue pool, surrounded by palm trees and a wooden deck.

16. Ozzie Pozzie Backpackers

Ozzie Pozzie Backpackers
1.5 star property
Port Macquarie
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (125 reviews)
"Great location, close to beaches & town."
United Kingdom
Michelle
The price is RM246
RM271 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Ozzie Pozzie Backpackers
A reception area with a wooden counter, a large abstract art piece on the wall, and a glass door leading outside.

17. YHA Byron Bay

YHA Byron Bay
2.0 star property
Byron Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (154 reviews)
"Clean room and such a nice place to stay."
United States
Kira
The price is RM318
RM350 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
YHA Byron Bay
A covered outdoor seating area with a sofa, round table, and potted plants.

18. Little Drifter Cairns

Little Drifter Cairns
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (185 reviews)
"Nice clean room and friendly people, great location and modern amenities"
Australia
Frederick
The price is RM471
RM518 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Little Drifter Cairns

19. Wake Up! Byron Bay - Hostel

Wake Up! Byron Bay - Hostel
2.0 star property
Byron Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (67 reviews)
"Great accommodation and surroundings."
United Kingdom
Steven
The price is RM304
RM334 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Wake Up! Byron Bay - Hostel
A living room with a television, a bookshelf, a leather couch, and a door leading to another room.

20. Manly Bunkhouse - Hostel

Manly Bunkhouse - Hostel
2.0 star property
Manly
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (11 reviews)
"We were pleasantly surprised at how comfortable the room was and how quiet the place was. A lovely large window to let fresh air in while sleeping, a comfy bed, friendly and helpful staff. We would definitely stay again, much nicer than a clinical hotel room in our opinion."
Australia
Angela
The price is RM384
RM422 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Manly Bunkhouse - Hostel
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Shangri-La Sydney

Shangri-La Sydney

10/10 Excellent
"Really enjoyed our stay and the staff were lovely"
Sharee 5-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Shangri-La Sydney

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Number of reviews
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Accommodation
55 Hostels
Lowest Price
RM155
Highest Price
RM955