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No14 Lovel St

Katoomba

Offering free WiFi, No14 Lovel St is just 550 metres from Katoomba Railway Station. It features a cosy guest lounge, a lovely garden and a sunny terrace.

No14 Lovel St offers shared and private rooms with wooden floors, bed linen and access to shared bathroom facilities. Amazing place in Katoomba, super clean, comfortable beds, and equipped kitchen.😊

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9.1
Superb
604 reviews
Price from
€ 24
per night

YHA Pittwater Eco, Sydney 3 stars

Church Point

YHA Pittwater Eco Sydney is only accessible via water taxi or ferry only, followed by an uphill walk.

The hostel offers a choice of dormitory rooms and private rooms. Toilet and bathroom facilities are shared. the location is perfectly located within the nature. while the climb up to the property took about 10mins, it was manageable. the property is also clean, well-maintained and tidy. the hosts were also friendly and very helpful. had the best stay recharging and connecting with the nature.

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9.5
Exceptional
37 reviews
Price from
€ 28
per night

Tequila Sunrise Hostel Sydney 4 stars

Sydney CBD, Sydney

Well located in the Sydney CBD district of Sydney, Tequila Sunrise Hostel Sydney is located 1 km from International Convention Centre Sydney, 1.4 km from Australian National Maritime Museum and 1.4 km from Hyde Park Barracks Museum. Featuring a shared lounge, the 4-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. The property is 700 metres from Central Station Sydney, and within 1 km of the city centre. I love this hostel! It isn’t so big, but it’s very atmospheric. The breakfast and dinner were included in the price that’s amazing. Every evening we had different dinner and all of them was amazing and so tasty! I’ve been the first time in the hostel with dinner. Great experience! The staff was so kind and friendly! The location is in the Chinatown and I liked that. There are a lot of cafes and restaurants, stores and shopping centre and everything work till midnight. It was very comfortable for me.

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8.3
Very good
1,661 reviews
Price from
€ 35
per night

The Pacific House 4.5 stars

Woolloomooloo, Sydney

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. The units feature bed linen. Very friendly staff. Comfortable bed with good privacy. Good bathrooms with privacy. Nice breakfast

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8.5
Very good
2,560 reviews
Price from
€ 29
per night

The Surf House

Main Beach , Byron Bay

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. The people in the hostel. The free surfboars. The big kitchen. And the place is really close to the beach (you just cross one street).

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8.9
Fabulous
2,160 reviews
Price from
€ 29
per night

Ozzie Pozzie Backpackers - Port Macquarie YHA 3.5 stars

Port Macquarie

Just 10 minutes’ walk from Port Macquarie’s bars and nightclubs, Ozzie Pozzie Backpackers offers free WiFi, a seasonal outdoor pool and a fully equipped communal kitchen. Town Beach and Flynns Beach are both within 15 minutes’ walk. Very cute hostel, has everything one can need. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend to stay here.

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8.5
Very good
1,214 reviews
Price from
€ 23
per night

Wake Up! Sydney Central 5 stars

Sydney CBD, Sydney

Private rooms and mixed or all-female dormitories are available. All rooms feature secure lockers and a bedside lamp and power point. All rooms have modern furnishings and large windows that allow plenty of natural light in. Private rooms feature a TV. Staff, culture, locks on phones.

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8.1
Very good
2,134 reviews
Price from
€ 36
per night

YHA Sydney Harbour 5 stars

Sydney CBD, Sydney

The award-winning YHA Sydney Harbour boasts spectacular rooftop views of the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Harbour. The hostel is within 10 minutes' walk of Wynyard Station, or if travelling by light rail, the Bridge St stop is also a 10-minute walk from the property. The hostel features private and dormitory rooms, a TV lounge, billiards and a fully equipped communal kitchen. The professional staff, the facilities and the location were highlights for me

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8.6
Fabulous
4,906 reviews
Price from
€ 31
per night

YHA Byron Bay 4 stars

Byron Bay

Located in Byron Bay town centre, YHA Byron Bay offers backpacker accommodation just 400 metres from Main Beach. It features an outdoor swimming pool, a tropical garden and games room. Guests enjoy free WiFi in communal areas.

Guests can borrow surfboards and bodyboards. Luggage can be securely stored in the locker room. Contemporary artworks and graffiti walls by Australian artists can be enjoyed throughout the hostel. The staff were all so friendly and personable which made me feel so welcome. The quad room with private bathroom was spacious and comfortable and I had great respectful roommates. Location is excellent and close to the bus exchange and beach.

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8.2
Very good
2,447 reviews
Price from
€ 25
per night

YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba 4.5 stars

Katoomba

Situated within an Art Deco heritage-listed building, YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba offers a range of rooms, a BBQ area, a games room and an impressive former ballroom with a cosy fireplace. The property is just 700 metres from Katoomba Train Station. All rooms include free onsite parking. Great location Very conforrable. Helpful staff. Good faculities. Close to supermarkets. Very clean.

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8.3
Very good
1,925 reviews
Price from
€ 24
per night

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