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No14 Lovel St

Katoomba

Located in the centre of the Blue Mountains, No.14 Lovel St is just 500 metres from Katoomba train station.

S
Sebastian
From
Chile
Perfect spot to visit Katoomba.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 764 reviews
Price from
US$76.55
1 night, 2 adults

Tequila Sunrise Hostel Sydney

Sydney CBD, Sydney

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.

G
Georgina
From
Italy
The staff was great they helped us with our heavy luggage and were always happy and nice ! Tatiana was great to us.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,555 reviews
Price from
US$41.26
1 night, 2 adults

The Pacific House

Woolloomooloo, Sydney

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.

S
Simon
From
Singapore
I love the vibe of the hostel, the amenities were well maintained and well planned. It included breakfast. The people were generally good
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,576 reviews
Price from
US$136.20
1 night, 2 adults

The Surf House

Byron Bay

Set 100 metres from Main Beach in Byron Bay's town centre, The Surf House offers premium accommodation and a rooftop bar. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and covered parking is available....

L
Livia
From
Albania
Perfect location, doesn’t get better than this! Huge kitchen and a lovely terrace bar with decent priced drinks/food. The people are amazing and as a solo traveler i found the hostel extremely social. The staff is exceptional; the girls at the reception were super helpful when i had an issue with transport to the airport and sorted everything out in 15 mins. I’m very thankful to them. I would 100% go back!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,085 reviews
Price from
US$111.68
1 night, 2 adults

Wake Up! Bondi Beach

Bondi, Sydney

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.

j
juliette
From
Canada
the view from the rooftop on the beach, location is amazing. Staff was friendly, there are activities planned where you can meet other people. the kitchen was great and everything was clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,043 reviews
Price from
US$91.86
1 night, 2 adults

Little Coogee Hotel

Coogee, Sydney

Located in Sydney's Eastern Beachside Suburbs, Little Coogee Hotel offers modern hybrid accommodation just 800m from Coogee Beach & Clovelly Beach.

J
Jeanne
From
France
Good location, quiet and clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,112 reviews
Price from
US$148.96
1 night, 2 adults

Tequila Sunrise Potts Point

Potts Point, Sydney

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.

T
Tiago
From
Portugal
Close to the main points of the city. Dinner included in the hostel price. Friendly and kind staff, always available if the guest needs anything!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,362 reviews
Price from
US$55.21
1 night, 2 adults

Siesta Sydney

Sydney CBD, Sydney

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.

M
Manh
From
Vietnam
Very spacious, comfy sleep very well on the hotel bed, warm enough
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,101 reviews
Price from
US$111.02
1 night, 2 adults

Ozzie Pozzie Backpackers

Port Macquarie

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.

t
txetxulh
From
Spain
amazing staff and great location. Common kitchen well equipped and clean rooms. They have pool, chess, pingg pong and swimming pool!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,323 reviews
Price from
US$46.92
1 night, 2 adults

Wake Up! Sydney Central

Sydney CBD, Sydney

Located opposite Central Railway Station, Wake Up Sydney Central boasts a lively onsite bar/nightclub and a huge range of free activities.

C
Camila
From
Chile
The location it’s perfect. All is very clean and tidy including the kitchen and the bathrooms. My room was very comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,534 reviews
Price from
US$91.86
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: US$165.21
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 7,037 reviews
Great location and clean hostel.
Guest review by
Lily
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,362 reviews
Social hostel and the staff is kind. The beds are comfortable and in the form of a cabin which gives enough privacy. And that breakfast and dinner is included (it's not like a restaurant,, but it's very decent food) for one of the cheapest accommadations in the city makes it very good price/quality.
Guest review by
Jori
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,085 reviews
So clean, best hostel I’ve been to. Great activities too!
Guest review by
alix
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$98.80
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 533 reviews
Very nice place for backpackers, cheap price and big sleeping spaces, very close to Coogee Beach
Guest review by
Zehua
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$147.67
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,415 reviews
Perfect for backpackers like myself, fits my budget, and the hostel is very clean. The staff are easy to communicate with, and the long-term pricing is good. I'll definitely stay here again when I'm back in Sydney.
Guest review by
Luana
Group
Avg. price/night: US$105.74
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,349 reviews
I adored this YHA! It's one of the best hostels I stayed in in Australia. It's in a beautiful building with a big kitchen, big common room and nice garden. I booked a queen room which was great price-quality. The YHA is about 10-15 min walk from the station and about 15-20 min walk from the three sisters. Great location to di some hiking, or to just hide out from the fog and rain with a good book. Staff is great and they offer a very nice breakfast buffet
Guest review by
astrid
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 687 reviews
The hostel has a great location! There’s always at least one staff in case you need any help, free dinner every day and it’s perfect to socialize with other backpackers. All in all a place to recommend!
Guest review by
Sarah
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 523 reviews
This hostel is a great budget hostel. Staff work hard all day to keep it clean. There’s lots of free events daily, most of them being free food which is great as a backpacker trying to save money, they even cater for vegetarians. The beds are comfy and private too. Windows are able to be opened fully so nice and fresh. Would recommend my stay here.
Guest review by
emily
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,576 reviews
So social, safe, clean, and not that primitive. Best hostel I’ve stayed at yet, and I’ve been to a lot.
Guest review by
Julie
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$200.12
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,883 reviews
It is honestly the best hostel I’ve ever stayed in. The beds are really comfy, the wifi is great and everything’s clean, of course the bathrooms are in use, so it’s not always a 100% but as what I saw, they get cleaned regularly. Great location as well and the staff or/and the management are so helpful as I had a few questions and things to figure out. I appreciated that a lot.
Guest review by
Nathalie
Solo traveller