YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, near Leura Cascades

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Mountain view
Fireplace
Family Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi
Property amenity
Courtyard
YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba is a central adventure base with practical amenities. Relax in the garden or enjoy the arcade. The property offers high-speed WiFi, laundry facilities, and consistently positive staff reviews.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is £49
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept

Room options

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Family Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

Double Room, Ensuite (Double/Twin Ensuite)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Queen Room Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom (Double/Twin)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bed in 8-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Family Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bed In 5 Bed Male Dormitory Room (Male Only)

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 6 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (Mixed Gender)

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 8 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (Mixed Gender)

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 8 Bed Male Dormitory Room (Male Only)

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 5 Bed Female Dormitory Room (Female Only)

  • Sleeps 1

Double Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3

Triple With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3

Bed In 8 Bed Female Dormitory Room (Female Only)

  • Sleeps 1

Family Room with Private BathRoom

  • Sleeps 4

Queen Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

Bed In 4 Share Male Dormitory Room (Male Only)

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 5 Share Mixed Dormitory Room (Mixed Gender)

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 6 Share Female Dormitory Room (Female Only)

  • Sleeps 1

Family 4 Share With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

Bed In 4 Share Female Dormitory Room (Female Only)

  • Sleeps 1
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About the area

Located in Katoomba, YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba is near a train station and near theme parks. Katoomba Scenic World and Leura Golf Club are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Katoomba Falls and Leura Cascades. Echo Point Lookout and Leura Mall are two other places to visit that come recommended. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, cave exploring and mountain biking nearby.
Map
207 Katoomba Street, Katoomba, NSW, 2780

What's nearby

  • Leura Cascades - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Katoomba Scenic World - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Echo Point Lookout - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Three Sisters - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Leura Mall - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Katoomba Station - 11 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aunty Ed’s - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sushi n Co. - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Elephant Bean Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Yellow Deli - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Canton Palace - ‬3 min walk

About this property

YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba

Hostel near Katoomba Scenic World
Located close to Leura Cascades and Katoomba Falls, YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba provides a terrace, a garden and an arcade/games room. In addition to a library and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and a front desk safe
  • Luggage storage, a computer station and meeting rooms
Room features
All 57 rooms feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens, heating and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 12 for adults and AUD 12 for children

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby toys
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 4,305 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways (79 centimetre high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 3 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately AUD 12 for adults and from AUD 12 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Blue Mountains YHA Hostel Katoomba
Blue Mountains YHA Hostel
Blue Mountains YHA Katoomba
Blue Mountains YHA
Blue Mountains YHA Hostel
YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba Katoomba
YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba?

As of 13 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba on 16 Sept 2025 start from £48.55, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba located?

Situated in a national park, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Leura Cascades, Katoomba Scenic World and Echo Point Lookout. Katoomba Falls and Leura Mall are also within 2 mi (3 km). Katoomba Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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