Budget Hostels from RM 211

Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your money for exploring. We've heard good things about the theme park and other attractions in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.

No two hostels look the same, but these dormitory-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many have private options too), low prices and a social setting.

Ready to book a hostel in town? These options have the highest reviews from our travellers and could be a good place to start looking: BUNK Surfers Paradise - International Backpacker Hostel - Located steps from Cavill Avenue. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Rooms come with bed sheets and free Wi-Fi. Bounce Surfers Paradise - Located within a 10-minute walk of Surfers Paradise Beach. Property features include free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Rooms come with free Wi-Fi. Backpackers In Paradise Resort - Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Cavill Avenue. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and a nightclub, as well as an outdoor pool. Rooms come with towels, showers and bed sheets. YHA Coolangatta Gold Coast - You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and free parking, as well as an outdoor pool. Rooms come with towels, showers and bed sheets. Surf Inn Boutique Backpackers - Located within a 10-minute walk of Cavill Avenue. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. You'll find free Wi-Fi in all rooms.

If you're searching for a low-cost place to stay in Gold Coast, one of Expedia's 11 hostels could be a great choice for you.

Good weather's definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here's some information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 24°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 17°C. Average annual precipitation for Gold Coast is 1060 mm.

Overall, Gold Coast is known for its beaches, restaurants and theme parks. Major attractions include Surfers Paradise Beach, Warner Bros. Movie World and Kirra Beach. Get out into nature with places such as Broadbeach Beach, Kurrawa Beach and Budds Beach. Cultural attractions include Ripley's Believe It or Not, Dracula's Cabaret and Home of the Arts.

Keep this information about transit options in Gold Coast in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta), located 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from the city centre. An alternative is Brisbane Airport (BNE), which is 47.5 mi (76.4 km) away. After you've arrived, you might want to use public transport during your trip. You can access metro transport at Florida Gardens station, Broadbeach South Light Rail Station and Cypress Avenue Station. To explore more of the area, take a train from Varsity Lakes Station, Helensvale Station or Gold Coast City Coomera Station.