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Drifter Byron Bay is located in Byron Bay, within 3.2 km of Cape Byron Lighthouse and 4.1 km of Byron Bay Golf Course. Featuring a sun terrace, this property is set near attractions such as Main Beach. The hostel features an outdoor swimming pool and a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Location was fantastic Staff super friendly and helpful Room was super clean and comfortable

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9.4
Superb
19 reviews
Price from
US$50
per night

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 location is very nice, a short way to the beach and directly in the town. The kitchen was big and had everything I needed. I stayed in a 6 Room bed and we had our own bathroom.

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8.7
Fabulous
2,189 reviews
Price from
US$44
per night

Set in Port Macquarie, less than 1 km from Port Macquarie Marina, Ozzie Pozzie Backpackers offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Offering barbecue facilities, the property is located within 4 km of Port Macquarie Regional Stadium. The hostel features an outdoor swimming pool and a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Small hostel, you can really breathe and chill compare to other big hostels + engage conversation easily with other people since there are not big groups Amazing facilities : swimming pool, babyfoot, movie room,....

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8.4
Very good
1,386 reviews
Price from
US$28
per night

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. Everything is absolutely lovely. Staffs are super nice. Shout out to Emma for being super friendly and giving me so many helpful traveling tips!

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8.4
Very good
2,889 reviews
Price from
US$32
per night

Situated in Byron Bay, 500 metres from Main Beach, Aquarius Backpackers Resort features accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Among the facilities at this property are an ATM and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hostel has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, karaoke and a shared kitchen. I loved Aquarius! They have activities almost every day so you get to know a lot of people as a solo traveler. Also really liked the pool area

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8.4
Very good
995 reviews
Price from
US$38
per night

Beachside Backpackers in Port Macquarie provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities. Located around 700 metres from Town Beach, the hostel with free WiFi is also 1.8 km away from Port Macquarie Marina. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. Jocelyn and Rowan were amazing hosts that made the stay wonderful. They were really inclusive and gave the hostel a great vibe. would love to stay here again

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8.4
Very good
520 reviews
Price from
US$28
per night

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. Loved my time at Wake up. Warm/welcoming staff, events in the evenings and our room was cleaned everyday. It felt like home and I met some wonderful people over my 7 days there. Perfect location in terms of relaxing on the beach with a book.

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8.7
Fabulous
992 reviews
Price from
US$42
per night

Set in Port Macquarie, less than 1 km from Port Macquarie Marina, 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 3.2 km of Port Macquarie Regional Stadium. 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
423 reviews
Price from
US$28
per night

Located in Byron Bay, 600 metres from Main Beach, YHA Cape Byron, Byron Bay provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Providing barbecue facilities, the property is located within 3.1 km of Cape Byron Lighthouse. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are provided.

Byron Bay Golf Course is 4 km from the hostel, while Big Prawn is 35 km 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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8.5
Very good
986 reviews
Price from
US$34
per night

Essential Facilities: Life in Byron Hostel in Byron Bay offers a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the outdoor seating area or enjoy the picnic space. The property includes a lounge, shared kitchen, and games room. - parking (although limited) - great location. Near a lovely local grocers and short walking distance from the shops and beach - great sized room! Really surprised us. - lovely and clean - slept comfortably - no noise late at night - easy check in/out - good communication with staff - good communal area with TV, pool table and table tennis table

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8
Very good
63 reviews
Price from
US$50
per night

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