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Located in the centre of the Blue Mountains, No.14 Lovel St is just 500 metres from Katoomba train station. All guests also have access to Blue Mountains Bag Storage service, just one minute's walk from Katoomba train station, to store bags before & after their stay, with discounted rates for extended storage. Perfect spot to visit Katoomba.

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9.3
Superb
763 reviews
Price from
US$30
per night

Situated in Anna Bay, 2.3 km from One Mile Beach, Samurai Beach Bungalows features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Boasting a tour desk, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The hostel provides an outdoor swimming pool and a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. Felt like we were in a forest and it was quiet

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9
Superb
48 reviews
Price from
US$37
per night

Well located in the centre of Sydney, Tequila Sunrise Hostel Sydney is within 800 metres of Central Station Sydney and less than 1 km of International Convention Centre Sydney. With a shared lounge, the 4-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. The accommodation provides karaoke and a shared kitchen. The staff was great they helped us with our heavy luggage and were always happy and nice ! Tatiana was great to us.

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8.2
Very good
3,557 reviews
Price from
US$29
per night

The Pacific House features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Sydney. This 4-star hostel offers a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The accommodation offers karaoke and luggage storage space.

At the hostel, the rooms are equipped with a wardrobe. All rooms are equipped with a safety deposit box, while some rooms come with a balcony and others also have garden views. clean,convenient, well-equipped the bed is comfortable

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8.3
Very good
3,578 reviews
Price from
US$48
per night

The hostel features a rooftop bar, which offers an open area complete with artisan rugs and textiles, coastal-style umbrellas as well as trinkets sourced from travels around the world. You can enjoy relaxing and enjoying local Byron Bay brews and freshly made pizzas. Also available are the use of free surfboards for guests, to enjoy the nearby surf at Main Beach. Incredible location, very nice and spacious rooms, en suite bathroom, very clean and organized, huge kitchen space, friendly staff and many activities everyday for the guests. Perfect hostel :)

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8.6
Fabulous
2,086 reviews
Price from
US$52
per night

Voted ‘Sydney's Most Popular Hostel’ & 'Best Social Hostel in Oceania' at the 2025 Hostelworld HOSCAR Awards, a stay with Wake Up! Bondi Beach lets you live that iconic Aussie lifestyle.

Keeping your shared dorms (3, 4, 6, 8 beds) & private rooms kept to the highest standard (the best bunks, the best housekeeping team) It’s great located beach front, lots of restaurants and boutiques. Nice staff, a whole kitchen to store food and cook.

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8.3
Very good
1,043 reviews
Price from
US$59
per night

Boasting seaviews, all rooms at Little Coogee Hotel include a refrigerator, flat-screen TV. Some feature a kitchenette with a microwave. All private rooms ( queen or twin ) or shared dorm rooms include an en-suite bathroom with a shower/toilet and air conditioning / heating, Very nice people very clean rooms love the Australian vibe deco love the share kitchen very clean and practical love the terrasse

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8.7
Fabulous
1,111 reviews
Price from
US$58
per night

Awake to free breakfast each morning at Tequila Sunrise Potts Point. This hostel is just 2 minutes’ walk from Kings Cross Station and several bars, clubs and restaurants.

Sydney Central Hostel is 10 minutes’ walk from the Sydney Royal Botanic Gardens. It is 15 minutes’ by train to Sydney Opera House and the Museum of Contemporary Art. Bondi Beach is a 20-minute bus ride away. I loved that they give breakfast and dinner The staff is super friendly and helpful The location its great, there is supermarkets, train station and u can walk to many places (opera house, botanic gardens, museums, bars, and city center) Its clean, the beds are really comfortable and there is space to make some friends in the common areas

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8.3
Very good
1,370 reviews
Price from
US$42
per night

Siesta Sydney hostel is located in the Sydney CBD (Central Business District), within 15 minutes’ walk of major Sydney landmarks in Darling Harbour, The Rocks and Circular Quay. Offering simple accommodation with free WiFi, It is surrounded by an array of dining, entertainment, and shopping venues. The hotel is in the CBD which is very convenient ,and room is very clean.

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8
Very good
3,102 reviews
Price from
US$110
per night

Set in Port Macquarie, less than 1 km from Port Macquarie Marina, Ozzie Pozzie Backpackers offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Offering barbecue facilities, the property is located within 4 km of Port Macquarie Regional Stadium. The hostel features an outdoor swimming pool and a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Great location - Helpful Staff

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8.4
Very good
1,325 reviews
Price from
US$40
per night

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