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Surf Inn Boutique Backpackers - FREE BREAKFAST, hotel in Gold Coast

Surf Inn Boutique Backpackers on the Gold Coast provides adults-only accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool with sun beds and music.

Great atmosphere
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
2,248 reviews
Price from
£27.59
1 night, 2 adults
Capsuleaccom Hostel, hotel in Gold Coast

Set within 500 metres of Broadwater Parklands Beach and 700 metres of Anzac Park Beach, Capsuleaccom Hostel offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Gold Coast.

Great kitchen that wasn’t too busy at peak times, workspace and outdoor area. They offered a discounted weekly rate to set yourself up long term.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
343 reviews
Price from
£86.84
1 night, 2 adults
Bunk Surfers Paradise International Backpacker Hostel, hotel in Gold Coast

BUNK SURFERS PARADISE IS EXCLUSIVELY RESERVED FOR GENUINE INTERNATIONAL BACKPACKERS AGED 18 TO 35.

Fantastic private rooms, better than some hotels!
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
1,275 reviews
Price from
£92.97
1 night, 2 adults
Tequila Sunrise Hostel Surfers Paradise, hotel in Gold Coast

Well located in Gold Coast, Tequila Sunrise Hostel Surfers Paradise provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

Clean, confortable and fun
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
2,510 reviews
Price from
£91.84
1 night, 2 adults
Maxmee Backpackers Resort, hotel in Gold Coast

The famous Surfers Paradise Beach is just a 5-minute walk away when you stay at Maxmee Resort. The hostel offers free WiFi, a tennis court and an outdoor pool.

Friendly social hostel with good opportunity to meet people without feeling like a "party hostel". Rooms basic but clean. All staff really open and happy to help. 5 mins from the beach and short 20 min walk to central surfers.
Scored 7.4
7.4
Rated good
Good
1,200 reviews
Price from
£61.30
1 night, 2 adults
YHA Coolangatta Gold Coast, hotel in Gold Coast

Featuring an outdoor pool and a fully equipped communal kitchen, YHA Coolangatta Gold Coast is just a 10-minute walk from Gold Coast Airport.

Dorm okay,close to airport,Staff helpful.
Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
1,870 reviews
Price from
£51.60
1 night, 2 adults
Backpackers In Paradise 18-35 Hostel, hotel in Gold Coast

Since 1986, Backpackers in Paradise has been creating that iconic 80’s vibe and is one of the first and longest-running hostels on the Gold Coast!

Nothing
Scored 5.7
5.7
Rated okay
Above average
2,202 reviews
Price from
£51.08
1 night, 2 adults
Coolangatta Sands Hotel, hotel in Gold Coast

Coolangatta Sands Hotel features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Gold Coast.

The solo band aaron
Scored 6.9
6.9
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
1,182 reviews
Price from
£61.30
1 night, 2 adults
Maze Backpackers - Gold Coast, hotel in Gold Coast

Located in Gold Coast, 300 metres from Surfers Paradise Beach, Maze Backpackers - Gold Coast provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

Friendly staff
Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
34 reviews
Price from
£104.83
1 night, 2 adults
Mumma's Hostel Surfers Paradise, hotel in Gold Coast

Located in Gold Coast, 1 km from Surfers Paradise Beach, Mumma's Hostel Surfers Paradise provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

Very close to beach and city centre.
Scored 7.7
7.7
Rated good
Good
534 reviews
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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  • Backpackers In Paradise 18-35 Hostel
    Scored 5.7
    5.7
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 2,202 reviews

    Since 1986, Backpackers in Paradise has been creating that iconic 80’s vibe and is one of the first and longest-running hostels on the Gold Coast!

    I like the staff, Jose is cool and fun and helpful

  • Coolangatta Sands Hotel
    Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,182 reviews

    Coolangatta Sands Hotel features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Gold Coast.

    Staff are awesome good food accessibility was easy

  • Mumma's Hostel Surfers Paradise
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 534 reviews

    Located in Gold Coast, 1 km from Surfers Paradise Beach, Mumma's Hostel Surfers Paradise provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    The staff was great, and the place was super clean.

  • Homely Inn Hostel
    Scored 6.1
    6.1
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 320 reviews

    Homely Inn Hostel features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Gold Coast.

    Good location close to shops, tram and restaurants

  • Tequila Sunrise Podstel

    Attractively situated in the centre of Gold Coast, Tequila Sunrise Podstel features air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

  • BeHome
    Budget options available

    Conveniently situated in the centre of Gold Coast, BeHome provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking.

  • Gold Coast Performance Centre
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 15 reviews

    Set in Gold Coast and with South Stradbroke Island Beach reachable within 1.9 km, Gold Coast Performance Centre offers express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a seasonal outdoor swimming...

    Louge was big and clean . Staff was so good and helpful.

Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in Gold Coast

  • Capsuleaccom Hostel
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 343 reviews

    Set within 500 metres of Broadwater Parklands Beach and 700 metres of Anzac Park Beach, Capsuleaccom Hostel offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Gold Coast.

    Clean, quiet, friendly staff and comfortable beds.

  • Tequila Sunrise Hostel Surfers Paradise
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 2,510 reviews

    Well located in Gold Coast, Tequila Sunrise Hostel Surfers Paradise provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

    Cured my friend's tachycardia! Always recommend!

  • YHA Coolangatta Gold Coast
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,870 reviews

    Featuring an outdoor pool and a fully equipped communal kitchen, YHA Coolangatta Gold Coast is just a 10-minute walk from Gold Coast Airport.

    overall bed was good, bathrooms was clean and great location

  • Maze Backpackers - Gold Coast
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 34 reviews

    Located in Gold Coast, 300 metres from Surfers Paradise Beach, Maze Backpackers - Gold Coast provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

    The breakfast was excellent & tasty and the location was close and central to my needs

  • Maxmee Backpackers Resort
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,200 reviews

    The famous Surfers Paradise Beach is just a 5-minute walk away when you stay at Maxmee Resort. The hostel offers free WiFi, a tennis court and an outdoor pool.

    It was clean, close to tram stops and was not too busy

FAQ about hostels in Gold Coast

Hostels that guests love in Gold Coast

  • Avg. price/night: £84.29
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,200 reviews
    The staff is very friendly and they organise games and bbqs then is very easy to meet new people. Rooms have private bathroom and a/c. They have free basic breakfast and cheap bar in the evenings. They also have apartments if you need more privacy. The hostel is next to the tram station, in front of a coles express 24/7 and very close to domino pizza. There is free parking onsite and also you can park in the streets around.
    Daniel
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 609 reviews
    The whole atmosphere in the hostel was amazing! Everybody is so nice, staff is very welcoming and as a solo traveler they made me feel very safe and taken care of. Even free meals! Great cleanliness and good facilities, cheap bar, good pool and fun events every night so it’s easy to get to know people!
    N
    Nora Jun
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £66.41
    Scored 5.7
    5.7
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 2,202 reviews
    The reality is that this hostel provides the cheapest possible stay in the best possible location. The 14-bed dorms are grim, but considering that most travellers only use beds to sleep it is passable. I would only recommend if you're on a serious budget and are willing to experience a bit of discomfort.
    Arham
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 609 reviews
    Had an amazing stay at Budds, the best hostel to stay in to meet new people and have a good time. The staff are all so friendly and the facilites always clean. Every night there are activities to meet new people and to make the most of the Gold Coast. Great social areas a large pool which other hostels in Gold Coast don’t have. A bar and social area which are great to meet new people. Made some friends for life here and will definitely be back again in the future!
    Jade
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £105.42
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 2,510 reviews
    Vibes in the hostel. Brekkie and dinner for free. confortable. Best hostel ive seen in Australia by far. So clean, amazing vibes, nice atmosphere, great location without any noise during the night....
    Ivan
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 2,248 reviews
    The hostel was very clean and modern and I also felt very safe staying here as a solo female traveller. The staff were all so lovely and welcoming and I met such great people. The food was also amazing and really cheap! I will definitely be returning:)
    Ruby
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £92.97
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,275 reviews
    Best hostel up the east coast. So sociable and bunk bed set up is perfect so you have privacy!
    Hayley
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £66.41
    Scored 5.7
    5.7
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 2,202 reviews
    Cheapest amongst backpackers for centrally located hostel.
    Tan
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 2,248 reviews
    Have travelled most of Australia and through Asia as this is the best hostel I have stayed at. The staff were extremely friendly and the amenities are amazing. Pizza oven in the new kitchen was impressive. Menu is cheap too. Look forward to staying again.
    Murray
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £124.14
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 4,483 reviews
    Cheap stay, large room, great location, nice view of the river/mountains, comfy beds, good aircon
    Monique
    Group

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