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11 Sept - 13 Sept
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2 Oct - 4 Oct
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Our top choices for Northern Australia hostels

Shared kitchen

1. 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 RM494
RM543 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Freedom Backpackers Hostel
Outdoor pool

2. Bounce Magnetic Island

Bounce Magnetic Island
3.0 star property
Horseshoe Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (79 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 RM346
RM381 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Bounce Magnetic Island
Spa

3. Bounce Surfers Paradise

Bounce Surfers Paradise
2.0 star property
Surfers Paradise
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Hands down best hostel experience I’ve ever had. Clean, beautiful, every detail thought of"
United States
Laura
The price is RM497
RM547 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Bounce Surfers Paradise
Outdoor dining

4. Halse Lodge

Halse Lodge
2.0 star property
Noosa Heads
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (44 reviews)
"Clean. Bed was quiet and soft."
United States
Ryan
The price is RM486
RM534 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Halse Lodge
Room

5. 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 RM766
RM842 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel
Outdoor pool

6. 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 RM433
RM476 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Noosa Flashpackers - Hostel
Bathroom

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 RM142
RM156 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
Aerial view

8. 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 RM318
RM349 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel
Terrace/patio

9. Little Drifter Cairns

Little Drifter Cairns
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (186 reviews)
"Nice clean room and friendly people, great location and modern amenities"
Australia
Frederick
The price is RM441
RM485 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Little Drifter Cairns
Terrace/patio

10. Red Rock Hostel

Red Rock Hostel
1.0 star property
Alice Springs CBD
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (85 reviews)
"Great helpful staff "
Australia
George
The price is RM307
RM338 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Red Rock Hostel
Beach

11. Jackaroo Treehouse Mission Beach - Hostel

Jackaroo Treehouse Mission Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Bingil Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (54 reviews)
"Amazing atmosphere among rainforest, loved the stay!"
Australia
Daria
The price is RM312
RM344 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Jackaroo Treehouse Mission Beach - Hostel
Pool

12. Bounce Noosa

Bounce Noosa
2.0 star property
Noosaville
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"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 RM559
RM614 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Bounce Noosa
Outdoor pool

13. Kimberley Travellers Lodge - Hostel

Kimberley Travellers Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
Djugun
7.8 out of 10, Good, (102 reviews)
"Stayed in the double room, great aircon and very clean and tidy."
Australia
Matthew
The price is RM377
RM414 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Kimberley Travellers Lodge - Hostel
Pool

14. Brisbane Quarters

Brisbane Quarters
2.0 star property
Spring Hill
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (161 reviews)
"very great stay, would recommend"
Canada
Julie
The price is RM278
RM305 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Brisbane Quarters
Room

15. Roamer Brisbane

Roamer Brisbane
3.0 star property
Brisbane Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (171 reviews)
"fairly nearby shops, food available in the place, rooms, views and staff were great."
Australia
Anthony
The price is RM368
RM404 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Roamer Brisbane
Outdoor pool

16. 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, (455 reviews)
"Decent place to stay for the price. Good location."
United States
Andrea
The price is RM593
RM652 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Balcony

17. K2 Brisbane

K2 Brisbane
2.0 star property
Spring Hill
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (285 reviews)
"Amazing staff, very welcoming & accommodating"
Australia
Makayla
The price is RM309
RM340 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
K2 Brisbane
Pool

18. YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (236 reviews)
"Had a great stay, thanks!"
Australia
Ryoichi
The price is RM267
RM294 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
YHA Cairns Central
Front of property

19. Palms On Parker

Palms On Parker
1.0 star property
Maroochydore
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (30 reviews)
"Shops close easy check in"
Australia
Tara
The price is RM458
RM504 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Palms On Parker
Exterior

20. Somewhere To Stay Backpackers

Somewhere To Stay Backpackers
2.0 star property
Highgate Hill
7.2 out of 10, Good, (154 reviews)
"Great place to stay for the night when we missed our flight. The pool looks great although we didn't use it. The room was nice, but there was really loud annoying noises through the night and in the morning."
United States
Kevin
The price is RM326
RM359 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Somewhere To Stay Backpackers
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ibis Brisbane Airport Hotel

ibis Brisbane Airport Hotel

8/10 Good
"Close proximity to the Domestic airport , a shuttle is available to the International airport but not from it. Nice rooms and a lovely Restaurant."
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Accommodation
36 Hostels
Lowest Price
RM156
Highest Price
RM842