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Our top choices for Northern Australia hostels

Shared fridge, microwave

Freedom Backpackers Hostel

Freedom Backpackers Hostel
1.0 star property
Rainbow Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3 reviews)
"Nice place "
Australia
Christoph
$111 nightly
The price is $123
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Total with taxes and fees
Freedom Backpackers Hostel
Outdoor pool

Bounce Magnetic Island

Bounce Magnetic Island
3.0 star property
Horseshoe Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (70 reviews)
"Everything was great and friendly! "
Australia
Ahmed
$70 nightly
The price is $77
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
Bounce Magnetic Island
Standard Room, Shared Bathroom, Ocean View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel

Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel
2.0 star property
Nelly Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (65 reviews)
"Loved my stay"
Australia
Barbara
$167 nightly
The price is $184
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Total with taxes and fees
Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel
Aerial view

Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel

Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel
2.0 star property
Yeppoon
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (61 reviews)
"One of the more smaller hostels that I have stayed in but was really really nice clean tidy and in a good location if driving and have a car. "
United Kingdom
Issac
$79 nightly
The price is $87
Apr 22 - Apr 23
Total with taxes and fees
Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel
Garden views

Halse Lodge

Halse Lodge
2.0 star property
Noosa Heads
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (31 reviews)
" One of the nicest hostels I’ve stayed in and great location, with lots of activities on too! "
United Kingdom
Eleanor
$127 nightly
The price is $140
Apr 22 - Apr 23
Total with taxes and fees
Halse Lodge
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Noosa Flashpackers - Hostel

Noosa Flashpackers - Hostel
2.0 star property
Sunshine Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (81 reviews)
"Pretty good"
Australia
Alessandro
$97 nightly
The price is $107
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Total with taxes and fees
Noosa Flashpackers - Hostel
Lobby sitting area

Avenues Xchange

Avenues Xchange
1.0 star property
Hermit Park
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (67 reviews)
"The amenities were very clean and tidy. Wonderful Manager-BAILEY! Pool area was lovely. The whole place was lovely! Thank you! "
Australia
Jeannette
$52 nightly
The price is $57
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Total with taxes and fees
Avenues Xchange
Terrace/patio

Little Drifter Cairns

Little Drifter Cairns
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (183 reviews)
"Very clean throughout, staff were excellent, I had a room near the dining, common area which was very noisy."
Australia
steven
$100 nightly
The price is $111
May 11 - May 12
Total with taxes and fees
Little Drifter Cairns
Terrace/patio

Red Rock Hostel

Red Rock Hostel
1.0 star property
Alice Springs CBD
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (82 reviews)
"Overall great experience, really can't complain. Rooms are clean, staff are friendly. Only wish the tables outdoors were wiped down or had a hand brush handy to wipe the tree bits off. "
Canada
Amy
$78 nightly
The price is $86
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Total with taxes and fees
Red Rock 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)
"Travelled throughout Australia and this is my favourite hostel location."
United Kingdom
Marc
$68 nightly
The price is $75
May 9 - May 10
Total with taxes and fees
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
$129 nightly
The price is $142
May 17 - May 18
Total with taxes and fees
Bounce Noosa
Balcony

K2 Brisbane

K2 Brisbane
2.0 star property
Spring Hill
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (238 reviews)
"Very clean and organised, got told there was some shops down the road but didn’t visit them, staff were very nice and accomodating, air con was beautiful and beds are so comfy. "
Australia
Lisa
$82 nightly
The price is $91
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Total with taxes and fees
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, (439 reviews)
"Receptionist were lovely and this is such a good vibe rooms are clean location is perfect "
Australia
Sharni
$139 nightly
The price is $153
May 20 - May 21
Total with taxes and fees
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Living area

Civic Guest House - Hostel

Civic Guest House - Hostel
2.0 star property
Townsville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (163 reviews)
"The pictures from the booking site don't make justice to the place. We eould stay again. Thanks!"
Canada
Olivia
$48 nightly
The price is $53
Apr 22 - Apr 23
Total with taxes and fees
Civic Guest House - Hostel
Outdoor pool

Brisbane Quarters

Brisbane Quarters
2.0 star property
Spring Hill
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (137 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
Canada
Xiao
$66 nightly
The price is $73
May 3 - May 4
Total with taxes and fees
Brisbane Quarters
Front of property

Palms On Parker

Palms On Parker
1.0 star property
Maroochydore
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (24 reviews)
"Everything was amazing. Great people. Great staff. Everything you need is there. 10/10"
Canada
Kevin
$106 nightly
The price is $117
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Total with taxes and fees
Palms On Parker
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Kimberley Travellers Lodge - Hostel

Kimberley Travellers Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
Djugun
7.8 out of 10, Good, (93 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
Australia
Nicole
$81 nightly
The price is $89
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Total with taxes and fees
Kimberley Travellers Lodge - Hostel
Rooftop terrace

YHA Brisbane City

YHA Brisbane City
2.0 star property
Brisbane Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (429 reviews)
"Excellent staff and facilities. Room was very clean and comfortable "
Australia
John
$81 nightly
The price is $89
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Total with taxes and fees
YHA Brisbane City
Exterior

Somewhere To Stay Backpackers

Somewhere To Stay Backpackers
2.0 star property
Highgate Hill
7.2 out of 10, Good, (153 reviews)
"Nice staff and good facilities on the hostel!"
Denmark
Christian
$81 nightly
The price is $89
May 3 - May 4
Total with taxes and fees
Somewhere To Stay Backpackers
Outdoor pool

Dougies Backpackers

Dougies Backpackers
1.5 star property
Port Douglas
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (18 reviews)
"Great place, no complaints. "
United States
Kaidan
$72 nightly
The price is $79
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Total with taxes and fees
Dougies Backpackers
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Top Northern Australia Hotel Reviews

Amora Hotel Brisbane

Amora Hotel Brisbane

8/10 Good
"Room service was slow and housekeeping lacked replacing towels or dirty dishes and taking rubbish left out."
Casey 3-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Amora Hotel Brisbane

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Northern Australia Hostels information

Number of reviews
1,956
Accommodation
24 Hostels
Lowest Price
$53
Highest Price
$184