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Our top choices for Northern Australia hostels

Fridge, microwave

Freedom Backpackers Hostel

Freedom Backpackers Hostel
1.0 star property
Rainbow Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (6 reviews)
"Nice place "
Australia
Christoph
The price is NZ$243
includes taxes & fees
31 July - 1 Aug
Freedom Backpackers Hostel
Outdoor pool

Bounce Magnetic Island

Bounce Magnetic Island
3.0 star property
Horseshoe Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (77 reviews)
"This is an excellent place to experience a tropical island. Peaceful relaxing and a friendly happy atmosphere. Staff were great, amenities were clean facilities like bar pool and kitchen really good."
Australia
Robert
The price is NZ$209
includes taxes & fees
26 July - 27 July
Bounce Magnetic Island
Outdoor dining

Halse Lodge

Halse Lodge
2.0 star property
Noosa Heads
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (37 reviews)
" One of the nicest hostels I’ve stayed in and great location, with lots of activities on too! "
United Kingdom
Eleanor
The price is NZ$197
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Halse Lodge
Lobby sitting area

Avenues Xchange

Avenues Xchange
1.0 star property
Hermit Park
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (85 reviews)
"Staff were lovely. Older place but kept clean and tidy"
Australia
Bronte
The price is NZ$96
includes taxes & fees
28 July - 29 July
Avenues Xchange
Standard Room, Shared Bathroom, Ocean View

Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel

Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel
2.0 star property
Nelly Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (67 reviews)
"Friendly staff and amazing views !!"
Australia
Evyenia
The price is NZ$350
includes taxes & fees
25 July - 26 July
Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel
Aerial view

Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel

Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel
2.0 star property
Yeppoon
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (62 reviews)
"Excellent, friendly, comfortable with very friendly staff. Will stay there again. "
Australia
Per
The price is NZ$131
includes taxes & fees
21 July - 22 July
Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel
Outdoor pool

Bounce Surfers Paradise

Bounce Surfers Paradise
2.0 star property
Surfers Paradise
The price is NZ$259
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Bounce Surfers Paradise
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Noosa Flashpackers - Hostel

Noosa Flashpackers - Hostel
2.0 star property
Sunshine Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (82 reviews)
"Pretty good"
Australia
Alessandro
The price is NZ$197
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Noosa Flashpackers - Hostel
Terrace/patio

Little Drifter Cairns

Little Drifter Cairns
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (185 reviews)
"Nice clean room and friendly people, great location and modern amenities"
Australia
Frederick
The price is NZ$198
includes taxes & fees
24 July - 25 July
Little Drifter Cairns
Comfort Double Room with Air-conditioning | Bathroom

On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel

On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
Yungaburra
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (113 reviews)
"One of the cleanest and comfiest hostels I've ever stayed at. The place was completely spotless, showers were amazing, slept SO WELL. The guy at reception was so great!."
Australia
Adam
The price is NZ$62
includes taxes & fees
15 Aug - 16 Aug
On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
Terrace/patio

Red Rock Hostel

Red Rock Hostel
1.0 star property
Alice Springs CBD
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (84 reviews)
"Great helpful staff "
Australia
George
The price is NZ$143
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Red Rock Hostel
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Kimberley Travellers Lodge - Hostel

Kimberley Travellers Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
Djugun
7.8 out of 10, Good, (100 reviews)
"Stayed in the double room, great aircon and very clean and tidy."
Australia
Matthew
The price is NZ$170
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Kimberley Travellers Lodge - Hostel
Beach nearby

Jackaroo Treehouse Mission Beach - Hostel

Jackaroo Treehouse Mission Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Bingil Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (54 reviews)
"Amazing atmosphere among rainforest, loved the stay!"
Australia
Daria
The price is NZ$122
includes taxes & fees
22 July - 23 July
Jackaroo Treehouse Mission Beach - Hostel
Outdoor pool

Bounce Noosa

Bounce Noosa
2.0 star property
Noosaville
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Clean, nice and modern, friendly helpful staff amazing faculties pool is great they put on some really fun events and they have shuttles too and from the beach and to the clubs nearby. Rooms are super spacious Had so much fun staying!!!"
United Kingdom
Lottie
The price is NZ$251
includes taxes & fees
27 July - 28 July
Bounce Noosa
Front of property

Palms On Parker

Palms On Parker
1.0 star property
Maroochydore
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (29 reviews)
"Shops close easy check in"
Australia
Tara
The price is NZ$179
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Palms On Parker
Outdoor pool

Brisbane Quarters

Brisbane Quarters
2.0 star property
Spring Hill
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (156 reviews)
"very great stay, would recommend"
Canada
Julie
The price is NZ$113
includes taxes & fees
26 July - 27 July
Brisbane Quarters
Balcony

K2 Brisbane

K2 Brisbane
2.0 star property
Spring Hill
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (273 reviews)
"Cozy bed, very nice staff, clean bathrooms."
United States
Zachary
The price is NZ$115
includes taxes & fees
26 July - 27 July
K2 Brisbane
Outdoor pool

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (444 reviews)
"Decent place to stay for the price. Good location."
United States
Andrea
The price is NZ$241
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Rooftop terrace

YHA Brisbane City

YHA Brisbane City
2.0 star property
Brisbane Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (454 reviews)
"Clean rooms and bathrooms, friendly staff, amazing location "
Australia
Candy
The price is NZ$143
includes taxes & fees
21 July - 22 July
YHA Brisbane City
Family Room, Private Bathroom

Roamer Brisbane

Roamer Brisbane
3.0 star property
Brisbane Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (169 reviews)
"fairly nearby shops, food available in the place, rooms, views and staff were great."
Australia
Anthony
The price is NZ$163
includes taxes & fees
26 July - 27 July
Roamer Brisbane
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Top Northern Australia Hotel Reviews

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences

10/10 Excellent
"Great location, right in the heart of surfers paradise. Room was presented well."
Syed Yahya 4-night trip
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Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences

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Northern Australia Hostels information

Number of reviews
1,380
Accommodation
27 Hostels
Lowest Price
NZ$62
Highest Price
NZ$350