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Brisbane

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, (470 reviews)
"Clean room and great socials out on by staff!"
Canada
Kendra
The price is ₩117,103
₩128,813 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel
Terrace/patio

2. Maze Backpackers

Maze Backpackers
1.5 star property
Haymarket
6.8 out of 10, (970 reviews)
"Excellent staff"
Australia
Stephen
The price is ₩77,213
₩84,934 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Maze Backpackers
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

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, (327 reviews)
"Enjoyed my Stay and Looking forward to my next return visit for a bit of R&R"
Australia
Joe
BUNK Surfers Paradise - International Backpacker Hostel
Balcony

4. K2 Brisbane

K2 Brisbane
2.0 star property
Spring Hill
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (275 reviews)
"Cozy bed, very nice staff, clean bathrooms."
United States
Zachary
The price is ₩107,201
₩117,921 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
K2 Brisbane
Lobby sitting area

5. Avenues Xchange

Avenues Xchange
1.0 star property
Hermit Park
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (91 reviews)
"Clean comfortable room"
Australia
Debbie
The price is ₩71,831
₩79,014 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Avenues Xchange
Outdoor pool

6. Brisbane Quarters

Brisbane Quarters
2.0 star property
Spring Hill
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (158 reviews)
"very great stay, would recommend"
Canada
Julie
The price is ₩95,744
₩105,318 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Brisbane Quarters
Exterior

7. Shoreline Lodge Geraldton

Shoreline Lodge Geraldton
2.0 star property
Central Geraldton
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (52 reviews)
"Somewhere to lay my head."
Australia
Pamela
The price is ₩122,742
₩135,014 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Shoreline Lodge Geraldton
Lobby

8. Europa Melbourne - Hostel

Europa Melbourne - Hostel
2.0 star property
Melbourne Central Business District
7.8 out of 10, Good, (239 reviews)
"Good place"
Australia
Eloy
The price is ₩75,304
₩82,834 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Europa Melbourne - Hostel
Front of property

9. The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel

The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel
2.0 star property
Hobart Central Business District
6.8 out of 10, (285 reviews)
"Great stay"
Australia
Matthew
The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel
Printers

10. Urban Nomad - Kings Cross

Urban Nomad - Kings Cross
1.0 star property
Potts Point
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (40 reviews)
"Staff are amazing, but room wasn’t clean at all. But it’s a hostel and it’s cheap, location is great too."
Australia
Harry
The price is ₩68,739
₩75,613 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Urban Nomad - Kings Cross
Reception

11. Urban Nomad Potts Point - 18-39

Urban Nomad Potts Point - 18-39
1.0 star property
Potts Point
7.6 out of 10, Good, (24 reviews)
"Friendly staff"
Australia
John Edison
The price is ₩60,147
₩66,162 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Urban Nomad Potts Point - 18-39
View from room

12. YHA Sydney Harbour

YHA Sydney Harbour
2.0 star property
The Rocks
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (946 reviews)
"Amazing location, very affordable best deal you can find in The Rocks area. Super clean, spacious communal area, and very quiet"
United States
Soline
The price is ₩190,033
₩209,036 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
YHA Sydney Harbour
Outdoor pool

13. 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, (451 reviews)
"Decent place to stay for the price. Good location."
United States
Andrea
The price is ₩205,241
₩225,761 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
WiFi (free), bed sheets

14. Hostel G

Hostel G
2.5 star property
Perth City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (281 reviews)
"Excellent hostel in its own class!"
Australia
Reedik
The price is ₩106,891
₩117,580 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Hostel G
Indoor pool

15. YHA Sydney Central

YHA Sydney Central
2.0 star property
Haymarket
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (863 reviews)
"Love the Sydney Central YHA! Beautiful staff, great location, clean and great facilities :) "
Australia
Paddianne
The price is ₩116,200
₩127,822 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
YHA Sydney Central
Sauna

16. The Surf House - Hostel

The Surf House - Hostel
2.0 star property
Byron Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (68 reviews)
"The Sauna and Cold plunges were a serious touch!"
Australia
George
The price is ₩121,525
₩133,674 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
The Surf House - Hostel
Compact Private Room, Shared Bathroom | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, bed sheets

17. Bounce Melbourne

Bounce Melbourne
3.0 star property
Melbourne Central Business District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (219 reviews)
"This was in a great location close to everything. Staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful! Rooms and bathroom were great for a quick one night stay. Thank you so much! 😊"
United States
Caitlin
The price is ₩83,429
₩91,772 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Bounce Melbourne
Beach/ocean view

18. Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel

Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Bondi Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (105 reviews)
"The place is fresh remodeled in side and out as well check in is up stairs but also has check in reception during the day at entrance lobby for customers. Room is clean and comfortable with daily activities including walking beach trails and yoga exercises for everyone."
United States
Jonathan
The price is ₩113,740
₩125,112 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel
Rooftop terrace

19. YHA Brisbane City

YHA Brisbane City
2.0 star property
Brisbane Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (455 reviews)
"Clean rooms and bathrooms, friendly staff, amazing location "
Australia
Candy
The price is ₩109,109
₩120,021 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
YHA Brisbane City
WiFi (free), bed sheets

20. The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.6 out of 10, Good, (89 reviews)
"Great location"
Australia
Jennifer Ann
The price is ₩96,965
₩106,661 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
The Espy Hostel
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Australia Hostels information

Number of reviews
4,362
Accommodation
267 Hostels
Lowest Price
₩66,162
Highest Price
₩225,761

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