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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
Superb
40 reviews
Price from
US$44
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. Great location, clean, friendly staff, large kitchen. We had a private room and it was nicer than many hotels that we stayed at in Australia.

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8.7
Fabulous
2,165 reviews
Price from
US$40
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. Cool beach house architecture and vibe. Nice opened covered areas for dining and playing. Friendly helpful staff.

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8.4
Very good
1,379 reviews
Price from
US$27
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. This hostel is the best I’ve stayed. Amazing place

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8.4
Very good
2,886 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
989 reviews
Price from
US$36
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. The staff friendliness, living room, the coziness of the hostel

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8.4
Very good
526 reviews
Price from
US$27
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 the shuttle - I think it was important given the location, I'm glad it was included in the stay. The surfboards also a great touch that they were complimentary. The pool bar area was stunning! Great having an aircon in the bedroom too. Bathrooms felt cleaner than other hostels I have stayed at.

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8.7
Fabulous
987 reviews
Price from
US$38
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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8.4
Very good
422 reviews
Price from
US$27
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. Great location, super clean and everyone was so nice!

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8.5
Very good
990 reviews
Price from
US$31
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
65 reviews
Price from
US$49
per night

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