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Vali by Village

Main Beach , Byron Bay

500 metres from Belongil Beach, Vali by Village is located in Byron Bay and offers free WiFi and a tour desk. Featuring a sun terrace, this property is situated near attractions such as Clarkes Beach. The property is non-smoking and is set 500 metres from Main Beach.

Cape Byron Lighthouse is 3.2 km from the hostel, while Byron Bay Golf Course is 4.1 km away. Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is 25 km from the property. Amazing Staff, beautiful activities, yoga in the morning at the beach was the best!!!

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8.7
Fabulous
1,214 reviews
Price from
£39
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
2,332 reviews
Price from
£35
per night

Ozzie Pozzie Backpackers - Port Macquarie YHA 3.5 stars

Port Macquarie

Set in Port Macquarie, 2.2 km from Town Beach, Ozzie Pozzie Backpackers - Port Macquarie YHA offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring a tour desk, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The hostel features an outdoor swimming pool and a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Very cute hostel, has everything one can need. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend to stay here.

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8.6
Fabulous
1,374 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

Wake Up! Byron Bay

Belongil Beach, Byron Bay

Wake Up! Byron Bay has a wide range of accommodation options, including double and twin en suite rooms, en suite dormitory rooms with options of eight, six or four beds and female-only rooms. The property has renovated bathrooms and communal areas with fully air-conditioned rooms. Personal bedside lights, power points and USB ports are included for every bed. I love it here it's perfect because feels private in room with curtain lol and everything nice

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8.7
Fabulous
1,013 reviews
Price from
£32
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. This hostel is the best I’ve stayed. Amazing place

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8.3
Very good
2,689 reviews
Price from
£30
per night

Aquarius Backpackers Resort

Main Beach , Byron Bay

Situated in Byron Bay, 700 metres from Belongil Beach, Aquarius Backpackers Resort features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and an ATM, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a tour desk. Cute room that was split across 2 floors. Nice bar & restaurant attached with 10% discount for guests

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8.1
Very good
965 reviews
Price from
£33
per night

Beachside Backpackers

Port Macquarie

Beachside Backpackers in Port Macquarie provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities. Located around 1.2 km from Town Beach, the hostel with free WiFi is also 1.4 km away from Oxley Beach. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. Place is awesome, cosy and friendly

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8.6
Fabulous
406 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

Port Macquarie Backpackers 3.5 stars

Port Macquarie

Set in Port Macquarie, 2.5 km from Town Beach, Port Macquarie Backpackers offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Offering a terrace, the property is located within 2.8 km of Oxley Beach. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. Super friendly staff, very clean and nice pool&deck!

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8.3
Very good
465 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

YHA Cape Byron, Byron Bay 4 stars

Main Beach , Byron Bay

Located in Byron Bay, 700 metres from Belongil Beach, YHA Cape Byron, Byron Bay provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring a tour desk, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are provided.

Main Beach is less than 1 km from the hostel, while Clarkes Beach is a 19-minute walk away. Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is 24 km from the property. Very good location, nice staff, good atmosphere and good stuff in the kitchen.

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8.4
Very good
893 reviews
Price from
£28
per night

Arts Factory by Nomads 3.5 stars

Byron Bay

Arts Factory by Nomads is one of Australia's most unique hippie hostels, nestled on five acres of lush subtropical forest. Our vibrant accommodations include funky teepees, mixed dorms, and cozy private rooms, perfect for every traveler. I loved the artistic vibe, found deep conversations and amazing jams. After 11 the noise stop. I actually slept very good. Gonna came back for sure.

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7
Good
1,337 reviews
Price from
£30
per night

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