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Located just 80 metres from Manly Beach, Boardriders offers budget accommodation aimed at young guests. It offers free WiFi, free continental breakfast, free snorkeling and sporting equipment hire.The rooftop terrace has a bring your own alcohol tiki bar and 360-degree views of Manly.

Boardrider Backpackers and Budget Motel Manly is a 5-minute walk from Manly Wharf, where you can catch the iconinc ferry to Sydney Harbour to Circular Quay and Sydney's famous Opera House.

The staff was great, very helpful with everything I needed. I loved my private room, the balcony opened right above the main square. Perfect location. I would stay there again!

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5.8
Review score
430 reviews
Price from
$31
per night

Looking for more than the average hotel experience? You’re in the right place! Located 200 meters from Manly Beach, the newly renovated Stoke Beach House is more than just a place to rest your weary head after a night of partying. It’s about escaping the mundane every day and reigniting your sense of belonging, adventure and curiosity.

· Discounts at local venues

Excellent customer service. Beautiful facilities and very comfy mattresses.

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8.4
Very Good
663 reviews
Price from
$33
per night

Offering free WiFi, Manly Bunkhouse is located just 5 minutes' walk from Manly Beach. Most accommodation features a kitchenette. Guests enjoy a communal lounge area and kitchen.

Each room has a private bathroom, a locker, linen and private rooms also have a fridge and towels are provided. At Manly Bunkhouse you will find a large sunny garden and BBQ facilities.

The location is very good, it is a little far from the city center, but Manly is a beautiful neighborhood, the bus passes 200 meters from the hotel and the ferry is a 10-minute walk away to go wherever you want, and the pl The attention of the staff is spectacular, all the people are super friendly and good vibes, I 100% recommend Manly Bunkhouse

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8.2
Very Good
326 reviews
Price from
$38
per night

Just 2 minutes’ walk from Sydney’s famous Bondi Beach, Bondi Beach Backpackers offers dorm rooms and free use of surfboards, snorkelling equipment and body boards.

You can prepare a tasty meal in the fully equipped kitchen or relax with friends on the sundeck. There is a communal TV room with satellite channels and an on-site tour desk, which can arrange city tours and surfing lessons for you.

I loved how secure it was. It was my first time staying in a hostel, so safety was very important to me. I felt very comfortable here.

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6.4
Review score
284 reviews
Price from
$33
per night

Featuring a garden, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, PodBed Sydney is located in Sydney, 1.6 km from Hyde Park Barracks Museum and 1.2 km from Art Gallery of New South Wales. The property is situated 3.1 km from Central Station Sydney, 1.6 km from The Royal Botanic Gardens and 4.3 km from International Convention Centre Sydney. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at the hostel.

great location friendly starts

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6.7
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229 reviews
Price from
$19
per night

The refurbished property is home to a spacious living areas showcasing panoramic views of Bondi, the coastline and its surrounds. The multi-story hostel offers a range of room types from private twin and double rooms to 4 and 6 share mixed dormitories with a number of premium dormitory options looking straight over Bondi Beach.

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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8.5
Very Good
910 reviews
Price from
$41
per night

Renovated in June, 2017, the hostel is a 20-minute drive from Sydney Harbour and the city centre, and 25 minutes’ drive from Sydney Airport. Markets, shops, restaurants and cafes are all within 2 minutes’ walk from the property.

Emre has been super helpful Cool events where we can meet peopke Love the beach !

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7.6
Good
1,481 reviews

The Mad Monkey Potts Point is located in the centre of Kings Cross, a few minutes' walk from the Royal Botanic Gardens and Sydney Opera House.

The Mad Monkey Potts Point Hostel features large common areas including a TV room and an outdoor terrace. Every day there is a welcome meeting for new guests with social activities.

I loved the atmosphere and how social it was. The staff were incredibly friendly and the free food was a bonus. It was great location, near the station and just a 20 min walk to Opera house! Thank you

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7.1
Good
333 reviews
Price from
$20
per night

Awake to free breakfast each morning at Potts Point Hostel. 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.

The staff was incredibly kind, breakfast and dinner were nice (one guy/girl is making it like you are at home), you can enjoy the common spaces and the vibe and the people so good around.

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8
Very Good
389 reviews
Price from
$21
per night

Mad Monkey Downtown is a 2022 newly renovated hostel in the heart of Kings Cross. We offer FREE Wifi, FREE gym access, FREE events & FREE Xbox in our common area. Our kitchen, TV room & balcony are set up for a great social vibe. Guests can choose between private rooms or 4 bed dorms. All our dorms have privacy screens on the beds & powerpoint to recharge your devices after a great day out in Sydney. All rooms have shared bathrooms and toilet facilities. All beds come with clean linen.

We organise FREE events & discounted tickets for pub crawl. We are surrounded by our sister hostels Mad Monkey Kings Cross & Mad Monkey Bayswater, make sure you go to the correct one!

I had the best time staying at Mad Monkey Downtown! It has a very social vibe with free events on everyday so it is easy to meet other solo travelers. The beds are comfy, great common areas, and the rooftop is a bonus. Bathrooms and kitchen are constantly being cleaned as well. The staff are very welcoming and make sure have the best time.

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6.9
Review score
316 reviews
Price from
$20
per night

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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.
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