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Our top choices for Australia hostels

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1. Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel

Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel
2.0 star property
Haymarket
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (492 reviews)
"good"
Hong Kong SAR China
MAN FAI
The price is HK$687
HK$755 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel
A restaurant with wooden flooring, white tables, and chairs, and green plants on the walls.

2. Maze Backpackers

Maze Backpackers
1.5 star property
Haymarket
6.8 out of 10, (982 reviews)
"Perfect stay for a solo traveler, located centrally in the Sydney CBD, near both the light rail, bus and train lines. It’s also located a block away from a shopping center with a grocery store, pharmacy, and other eateries. While the building is quaint, the amenities, location and neighborhood make it a great place to base yourself if you plan on exploring Sydney."
United States
Irving
The price is HK$623
HK$685 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Maze Backpackers
A pool area with lounge chairs and a person in a pool.

3. BUNK Surfers Paradise - International Backpacker Hostel

BUNK Surfers Paradise - International Backpacker Hostel
2.0 star property
Surfers Paradise
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (330 reviews)
"amazing activities"
Australia
Hugo Andres
BUNK Surfers Paradise - International Backpacker Hostel
A coastal building with a balcony, a clear view of the sea, and a sign indicating 'ILES BUILDING'.

4. Shoreline Lodge Geraldton

Shoreline Lodge Geraldton
2.0 star property
Central Geraldton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (79 reviews)
"Cleaningness, safe parking, prime location"
Australia
jiwan
The price is HK$677
HK$745 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Shoreline Lodge Geraldton
A reception desk with a sign that reads "EUROPA" above it.

5. Europa Melbourne - Hostel

Europa Melbourne - Hostel
2.0 star property
Melbourne Central Business District
7.8 out of 10, Good, (242 reviews)
"Great stay. Nice handy spot in the city."
Australia
Corey
The price is HK$466
HK$513 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Europa Melbourne - Hostel
A hallway with a potted plant on a window sill, a door with a sign, and a brick wall visible through the window.

6. Elizabeth Hostel

Elizabeth Hostel
1.5 star property
Melbourne Central Business District
5.6 out of 10, (292 reviews)
"The hostel is located in the city centre, providing easy access to various parks, museums, and other attractions around the city."
Australia
Imelda
The price is HK$474
HK$521 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Elizabeth Hostel
An outdoor patio with a checkered floor, white walls, and multiple tables and chairs.

7. K2 Brisbane

K2 Brisbane
2.0 star property
Spring Hill
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (300 reviews)
"Good location and nice clean facilities. Staff were very helpful."
Australia
Martin
The price is HK$591
HK$651 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
K2 Brisbane
A multi-story building with a prominent sign for 'Breeze Lodge' and a 'Luxury Short Term Accommodation & Backpackers' sign.

8. Breeze Lodge - Hostel

Breeze Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
Kangaroo Point
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (106 reviews)
"Great place to stay and look forward to staying again at some point"
Australia
Steve
Breeze Lodge - Hostel
A conference room with a long table, chairs, a sofa, and a TV screen.

9. Urban Nomad - Kings Cross

Urban Nomad - Kings Cross
1.0 star property
Potts Point
7.6 out of 10, Good, (62 reviews)
"Stayed on a solo trip for a week. First time In Australia and I found the hostel was a good fit for me I had the private room with en suite bathroom which was nice. It’s perfect for a solo traveler or a couple."
United States
Trevor
The price is HK$750
HK$825 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Urban Nomad - Kings Cross
A rooftop pool with a cityscape view, surrounded by buildings and a bar/lounge area.

10. Bounce Surfers Paradise

Bounce Surfers Paradise
2.0 star property
Surfers Paradise
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (17 reviews)
"Excellent services Amazing staff Great location I'd highly recommend it!"
Australia
Sasan
The price is HK$1,132
HK$1,245 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Bounce Surfers Paradise
A swimming pool with a mural of a bird on a brick wall.

11. Brisbane Quarters

Brisbane Quarters
2.0 star property
Spring Hill
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (169 reviews)
"very great stay, would recommend"
Canada
Julie
The price is HK$528
HK$581 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Brisbane Quarters
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with a view of a building.

12. Bounce Melbourne

Bounce Melbourne
3.0 star property
Melbourne Central Business District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (231 reviews)
"Perfect if you want to stay a while and cook instead of eating out. If not it's surrounded by plenty of delicious cafes and restaurants. Live music venue in the basement. Perfect centralized location and room to store things securely."
United States
Chris
The price is HK$571
HK$628 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Bounce Melbourne
A swimming pool with clear blue water, a beach, and a cityscape in the background.

13. Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel

Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Bondi Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (110 reviews)
"Fantastic hostel with lively staff and activities"
United Kingdom
Mariela Magaly
The price is HK$944
HK$1,038 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel
A view of the Sydney Opera House and surrounding buildings through a window.

14. YHA Sydney Harbour

YHA Sydney Harbour
2.0 star property
The Rocks
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (969 reviews)
"Room was clean, staff were helpful, kitchen area was also clean and useful."
Australia
roya
The price is HK$1,435
HK$1,578 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
YHA Sydney Harbour
A dining area with round tables and wooden chairs, large windows with metal bars, and a white ceiling with recessed lighting.

15. Azzurro Pod Hotel Darling Harbour

Azzurro Pod Hotel Darling Harbour
1.0 star property
Pyrmont
7.8 out of 10, Good, (120 reviews)
"Not the best but I would stay there again"
Australia
BENJAMIN
The price is HK$844
HK$928 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Azzurro Pod Hotel Darling Harbour
A rooftop pool with inflatable rings and a city skyline in the background.

16. Space Hotel - Hostel

Space Hotel - Hostel
2.0 star property
Melbourne Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Bathrooms are filthy make sure you get a room with own private bathroom excellent and helpful staff"
Australia
Maria
The price is HK$673
HK$740 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Space Hotel - Hostel
A restaurant with wooden tables and benches, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and a television screen in the background.

17. College Lawn Hotel - Hostel

College Lawn Hotel - Hostel
2.0 star property
Prahran
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (80 reviews)
"Plenty of hot water available and showers Clean quiet rooms Easy access to come and go Helpful staff Good value"
Australia
Peter
The price is HK$386
HK$425 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
College Lawn Hotel - Hostel
A sauna with wooden benches and benches covered with blue and white striped towels.

18. The Surf House - Hostel

The Surf House - Hostel
2.0 star property
Byron Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (74 reviews)
"Excellent all round - close to beach and town."
Australia
James
The price is HK$1,206
HK$1,327 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
The Surf House - Hostel
A dining area with a long table and chairs, surrounded by walls adorned with framed pictures and artwork.

19. Wallaby Backpackers Hostel Perth - note - Valid passport required to check in

Wallaby Backpackers Hostel Perth - note - Valid passport required to check in
1.0 star property
Perth Central Business District
7.2 out of 10, Good, (15 reviews)
"the location is ok."
Australia
Charles
The price is HK$519
HK$571 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Wallaby Backpackers Hostel Perth - note - Valid passport required to check in
An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, surrounded by seating and potted plants.

20. YHA Sydney Central

YHA Sydney Central
2.0 star property
Haymarket
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (877 reviews)
"fair price for solo trip. you get what paid for."
Australia
QIANYING
The price is HK$763
HK$839 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
YHA Sydney Central
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Australia Hostels information

Number of reviews
4,611
Accommodation
286 Hostels
Lowest Price
HK$425
Highest Price
HK$1,578

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