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Our top choices for Northern Australia hostels

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1. Freedom Backpackers Hostel

Freedom Backpackers Hostel
1.0 star property
Rainbow Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (7 reviews)
"Nice place "
Australia
Christoph
$120 nightly
The price is $133
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Total with taxes and fees
Freedom Backpackers Hostel
Outdoor pool

2. Bounce Magnetic Island

Bounce Magnetic Island
3.0 star property
Horseshoe Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (79 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
$86 nightly
The price is $95
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Total with taxes and fees
Bounce Magnetic Island
Spa

3. Bounce Surfers Paradise

Bounce Surfers Paradise
2.0 star property
Surfers Paradise
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Hands down best hostel experience I’ve ever had. Clean, beautiful, every detail thought of"
United States
Laura
$118 nightly
The price is $130
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Total with taxes and fees
Bounce Surfers Paradise
Outdoor dining

4. Halse Lodge

Halse Lodge
2.0 star property
Noosa Heads
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (44 reviews)
"Clean. Bed was quiet and soft."
United States
Ryan
$107 nightly
The price is $119
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Total with taxes and fees
Halse Lodge
Standard Room, Shared Bathroom, Ocean View

5. 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
$172 nightly
The price is $191
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Total with taxes and fees
Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel
Outdoor pool

6. Noosa Flashpackers - Hostel

Noosa Flashpackers - Hostel
2.0 star property
Sunshine Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (84 reviews)
"Pretty good"
Australia
Alessandro
$104 nightly
The price is $114
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Total with taxes and fees
Noosa Flashpackers - Hostel
Comfort Double Room with Air-conditioning | Bathroom

7. On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel

On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
Yungaburra
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (116 reviews)
"Lovely chill place to stay - wish we had longer Looks like a place you could really relax and enjoy a chilled out pace of life for a while"
United Kingdom
Fiona
$30 nightly
The price is $33
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Total with taxes and fees
On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
Aerial view

8. Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel

Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel
2.0 star property
Yeppoon
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (63 reviews)
"The receptionist was helpful, the room was clean, and belongings or property were managed well . "
Australia
william
$79 nightly
The price is $86
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Total with taxes and fees
Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel
Terrace/patio

9. 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
$105 nightly
The price is $117
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Total with taxes and fees
Little Drifter Cairns
Terrace/patio

10. Red Rock Hostel

Red Rock Hostel
1.0 star property
Alice Springs CBD
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (85 reviews)
"Great helpful staff "
Australia
George
$76 nightly
The price is $84
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees
Red Rock Hostel
Beach

11. 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
$70 nightly
The price is $77
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Total with taxes and fees
Jackaroo Treehouse Mission Beach - Hostel
Pool

12. Bounce Noosa

Bounce Noosa
2.0 star property
Noosaville
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 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
$137 nightly
The price is $150
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Total with taxes and fees
Bounce Noosa
Outdoor pool

13. Kimberley Travellers Lodge - Hostel

Kimberley Travellers Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
Djugun
7.8 out of 10, Good, (102 reviews)
"Stayed in the double room, great aircon and very clean and tidy."
Australia
Matthew
$91 nightly
The price is $101
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Total with taxes and fees
Kimberley Travellers Lodge - Hostel
Pool

14. Brisbane Quarters

Brisbane Quarters
2.0 star property
Spring Hill
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (161 reviews)
"very great stay, would recommend"
Canada
Julie
$61 nightly
The price is $68
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Total with taxes and fees
Brisbane Quarters
Family Room, Private Bathroom

15. Roamer Brisbane

Roamer Brisbane
3.0 star property
Brisbane Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (171 reviews)
"fairly nearby shops, food available in the place, rooms, views and staff were great."
Australia
Anthony
$92 nightly
The price is $101
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees
Roamer Brisbane
Outdoor pool

16. 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, (455 reviews)
"Decent place to stay for the price. Good location."
United States
Andrea
$134 nightly
The price is $148
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Total with taxes and fees
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Balcony

17. K2 Brisbane

K2 Brisbane
2.0 star property
Spring Hill
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (285 reviews)
"Amazing staff, very welcoming & accommodating"
Australia
Makayla
$68 nightly
The price is $76
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
K2 Brisbane
Pool

18. YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (235 reviews)
"Had a great stay, thanks!"
Australia
Ryoichi
$66 nightly
The price is $73
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Total with taxes and fees
YHA Cairns Central
Front of property

19. Palms On Parker

Palms On Parker
1.0 star property
Maroochydore
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (30 reviews)
"Shops close easy check in"
Australia
Tara
$112 nightly
The price is $124
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Palms On Parker
Exterior

20. Somewhere To Stay Backpackers

Somewhere To Stay Backpackers
2.0 star property
Highgate Hill
7.2 out of 10, Good, (154 reviews)
"Great place to stay for the night when we missed our flight. The pool looks great although we didn't use it. The room was nice, but there was really loud annoying noises through the night and in the morning."
United States
Kevin
$81 nightly
The price is $89
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Total with taxes and fees
Somewhere To Stay Backpackers
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Top Northern Australia Hotel Reviews

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"The room was super clean and had a great view of the Cairns 150th anniversary parade"
Amber 3-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
Pacific Hotel Cairns

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Northern Australia Hostels information

Number of reviews
996
Accommodation
33 Hostels
Lowest Price
$33
Highest Price
$191