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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.

All rooms come with air conditioning, and certain units at the hostel have a balcony. Really loved the beds, they have black out curtains and each has their own plug and light. The hostel is also beautiful overall and has really nice common spaces. Staff is super friendly. Loved the free yoga class.

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8.7
Fabulous
1,289 reviews
Price from
£45
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. So central, super clean and lovely staff.

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8.9
Fabulous
2,360 reviews
Price from
£50
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. Private, clean and comfortable room for the night. I liked being able to cook in the communal kitchen. Great location as well.

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8.6
Fabulous
1,389 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
1,033 reviews
Price from
£44
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. good location value for money

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8.3
Very good
2,727 reviews
Price from
£46
per night

Aquarius Backpackers Resort

Main Beach , Byron Bay

Situated in Byron Bay, 700 metres from Belongil Beach, Aquarius Backpackers Resort features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. 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
977 reviews
Price from
£40
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. Loved this hostels! I think it is the best one I’ve stayed in thus far, it was very social and small. It felt like a small home instead of a hostel.

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8.6
Fabulous
420 reviews
Price from
£29
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. Featuring a terrace, this property is located near attractions such as Port Macquarie Marina. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. The staff was very good! I forgot my hoodie and they send it to me by post and reply all my concerns

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8.4
Very good
464 reviews
Price from
£29
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. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

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. Friendly but quiet hostel, staff are lovely, all the facilities and close to everything in town and the beach. They have a few social things going on throughout the week like yoga and zumba, lighthouse walks and bbqs. Rooms are very clean and spacious (I've stayed in 4 different rooms now), beds are comfy and I've never had to wait for the bathroom. Chilled out common areas and book exchange. Laundry machines are $5 each. Free towel on check in. Great kitchen with all the equipment you need. Good space in the fridge/cupboards. Super organised hostel - I've extended my stay several times now as i really like it.

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8.4
Very good
922 reviews
Price from
£37
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. The whole vibe at the arts factory is amazing. There’s a big courtyard where you find heaps of facilities to chill, work out and socialize. The rooms were clean with comfortable beds. Also the bathrooms were clean.

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7
Good
1,330 reviews
Price from
£28
per night

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