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The 3 Best Hostels in Manly , Australia

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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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5.7
Review score
427 reviews
Price from
£24
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

Kind and friendly front desk staff, excellent service, comfortable and clean public spaces.

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8.4
Very good
650 reviews
Price from
£28
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.

proximity to beach + people + cleanliness +staff + community!

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8.2
Very good
323 reviews
Price from
£35
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 love it here! this is my second stay i stayed for 10 nights in March and 3 nights in May. as soon as I came back on the second visit I was warmly welcomed by the staff and instantly made friends in my room. the layout of the kitchen and commons area with outside is really sociable and is a great place to meet up, eat, chat and have fun! the beds are comfy, they clean the dishes for you and provide tea, coffee, rice and pasta so it’s great value for money! I’d definitely come back again :)

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6.4
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282 reviews
Price from
£26
per night

Featuring a garden, shared lounge 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.

Australian National Maritime Museum is 4.4 km from the hostel, while The Star Event Centre is 4.6 km away. The nearest airport is Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, 12 km from PodBed Sydney.

great location friendly starts

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6.7
Review score
229 reviews
Price from
£18
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.

Great hostel that provides everything a backpacker might possibly need. Comfy rooms, cooking facilities, on-site laundry, luggage storage if needed, and a great choice of evening activities and entertainments. The staff is super friendly and helpful. Totally recommend!

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8.5
Very good
901 reviews
Price from
£31
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.

Amazing stay, good location and staff super nice

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7.6
Good
1,447 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

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 really liked how they offered a free gym pass and a free dinner, there was even an event in the evening for me to join. Found the guests friendly and the room comfortable. Good value for money

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7.1
Good
322 reviews
Price from
£16
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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7.9
Good
336 reviews
Price from
£16
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!

The location is great and the staff was kind and lovely. Also, I loved the pub crawl the hostel organized. It was fun and great for getting to know new people.

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6.9
Review score
308 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

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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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