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Wake Up! Byron Bay
Wake Up! Byron Bay
2 out of 5
25 Childe Street, Byron Bay, NSW
The price is £60 per night

Offering direct access to the beach, this Byron Bay hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cumbebin Swamp Nature Reserve and Main Beach. Tallow Beach and Wategos Beach ...…

4.6/5Exceptional! (35 reviews)

"Friendly, large, awesome that they had yoga nd free surf and cycle hire."…"

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2020

Wake Up! Byron Bay
Byron Bay YHA Hostel/Backpackers
Byron Bay YHA Hostel/Backpackers
3 out of 5
7 Carlyle Street, Byron Bay, NSW
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The price is £57 per night

Situated near the beach, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Byron Tourist Information Centre and Main Beach. Tallow Beach and Wategos Beach are also within ...…

4.6/5Wonderful! (75 reviews)

"Stayed in en-suite double room - great shower and comfortable bed. Room has a smart TV but the WiFi wasn’t strong enough for Netflix to work. Communal kitchen and living areas are really nice."…"

Reviewed on 8 Apr 2020

Byron Bay YHA Hostel/Backpackers
Backpackers Holiday Village
Backpackers Holiday Village
2 out of 5
116 Jonson Street, Byron Bay, NSW
The price is £47 per night

Situated near the beach, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Byron Tourist Information Centre and Main Beach. Tallow Beach and Wategos Beach are also within ...…

3.8/5Good! (16 reviews)
No need to pay for parking

"Great location. Shops, restaurants, beach and other central places just a short walk away."…"

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2020

Backpackers Holiday Village
Byron Bay Beach Hostel
Byron Bay Beach Hostel
2 out of 5
23 Lawson Street, Byron Bay, NSW
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Located in the heart of Byron Bay, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Main Beach and Clarkes Beach. Tallow Beach and Wategos Beach are also within 2 mi (3 ...…

4.1/5Very Good! (60 reviews)

"Had a great stay, room was tidy, bathroom was clean and located so close to the beach. Highly recommend"…"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2019

Byron Bay Beach Hostel
Nomads Byron Bay - Hostel
Nomads Byron Bay - Hostel
2 out of 5
1 Lateen Lane, Byron Bay, NSW
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Located in the heart of Byron Bay, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Byron Tourist Information Centre and Main Beach. Tallow Beach and Wategos Beach are also ...…

3.8/5Good! (241 reviews)
Nomads Byron 👍

"Nice place nice location , only suggestion not have music playing in all areas of the facility couldn't find a quiet place"…"

Reviewed on 20 Sep 2019

Nomads Byron Bay - Hostel
Cape Byron YHA
Cape Byron YHA
2 out of 5
Corner of Byron and Middleton Streets, Byron Bay, NSW
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Situated near the beach, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Byron Tourist Information Centre and Main Beach. Tallow Beach and Wategos Beach are also within ...…

3.9/5Very Good! (24 reviews)

"Receptionist was lovely. Property was clean...just very busy, and people were smoking near the entryway, which was a turnoff. I didn’t use the common room or pool. Kitchen was petty gross but it was In the middle of meal time...it was better in the morning so they’d obviously cleaned it up overnight. ..."…"

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2019

Cape Byron YHA
Aquarius Backpacker Resort
Aquarius Backpacker Resort
16 Lawson Street, Byron Bay
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Aquarius Backpacker Resort
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Discovery Parks – Byron Bay
Discovery Parks – Byron Bay
3.5 out of 5
399 Ewingsdale Road, Byron Bay, NSW
The price is £51 per night
4.1/5Very Good! (853 reviews)

"The accommodation was great we had great time and staff are lovely"…"

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2020

Discovery Parks – Byron Bay
Beach Hotel Resort
Beach Hotel Resort
4 out of 5
Bay Lane, Byron Bay, NSW
The price is £138 per night
4.4/5Excellent! (432 reviews)
good location and good hotel

"We had a 2 day stay in newly renovated room and we are very happy with the stay."…"

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2020

Beach Hotel Resort
Waves Byron Bay
Waves Byron Bay
4.5 out of 5
35 Lawson Street, Byron Bay, NSW
The price is £116 per night
4.4/5Excellent! (535 reviews)

"The hotel is excellent. The receptionist was awesome."…"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2020

Waves Byron Bay
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Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in Byron Bay?
By going with a hostel, you can spend less on lodging and save more of your budget for sightseeing during your trip. You can enjoy activities in this destination like surfing and cycling trails.
What is a hostel?
No two hostels look exactly the same, but these dormitory-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), budget prices and a social setting.
What are the best hostels in Byron Bay?
Ready to book a hostel in town? These top picks have the best reviews from our guests and could be a good place to start looking: The Surf House - Located within a 10-minute walk of Main Beach. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a bar, as well as a rooftop terrace. You’ll find showers, TVs and linens in all rooms. Wake Up! Byron Bay - Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a restaurant. Byron Bay YHA Hostel/Backpackers - Located within a 20-minute walk of Main Beach. You can take advantage of free WiFi and an outdoor pool, as well as an arcade/games room. Backpackers Holiday Village - Located within a 20-minute walk of Main Beach. Property features include free WiFi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Rooms come with showers and linens. Nomads Byron Bay - Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Main Beach. Guests can enjoy a rooftop terrace, a 24-hour front desk and an arcade/games room.
What's the weather like in Byron Bay?
The weather can be important when you’re experiencing new places, so here are some stats that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 23°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 14°C. Average annual rainfall for Byron Bay is 983 mm.
What is there to see and do in Byron Bay?
In general, Byron Bay is known for its beaches, surfing and diving. Major attractions include Main Beach, Wategos Beach and Tallow Beach. Get out into nature with places such as Clarkes Beach, The Pass and Kings Beach. Cultural attractions include Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens, Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre and Bangalow Historical Museum & Tea Rooms.
What's the best way to get around Byron Bay?
You can search for flights to the closest airport in Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway), located 13.9 mi (22.4 km) away from the city centre. An alternative is Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta), which is 33.4 mi (53.8 km) away. When you’re out and about, you might want to use public transport to get around. If you’re hoping to see more of the surrounding area, head over to Mullumbimby Station to hop on a train.

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