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Our top choices for Northern Australia hostels

Shared fridge, shared microwave

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
$113 nightly
The price is $125
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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
$81 nightly
The price is $90
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Total with taxes and fees
Bounce Magnetic Island
Outdoor dining

3. 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
$106 nightly
The price is $118
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
Halse Lodge
Spa

4. 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
$108 nightly
The price is $119
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Bounce Surfers Paradise
Aerial view

5. 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 $87
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel
Comfort Double Room with Air-conditioning | Bathroom | Shower, towels

6. 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
$31 nightly
The price is $34
Sep 26 - Sep 27
Total with taxes and fees
On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

7. 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
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
Noosa Flashpackers - Hostel
Terrace/patio

8. 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
$104 nightly
The price is $116
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Total with taxes and fees
Little Drifter Cairns
Standard Room, Shared Bathroom, Ocean View | Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

9. 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
$190 nightly
The price is $212
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Total with taxes and fees
Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel
Beach nearby

10. 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
$69 nightly
The price is $76
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
Jackaroo Treehouse Mission Beach - Hostel
Lobby sitting area

11. Avenues Xchange

Avenues Xchange
1.0 star property
Hermit Park
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (94 reviews)
"The service when I first got to the property was amazing, plus when I was leaving it was outstanding service from Bailey. Our room clean android Q"
Australia
Pamula
$44 nightly
The price is $49
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
Avenues Xchange
Terrace/patio

12. 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 14 - Sep 15
Total with taxes and fees
Red Rock Hostel
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

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
$81 nightly
The price is $91
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Total with taxes and fees
Kimberley Travellers Lodge - Hostel
Outdoor pool

14. 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
$136 nightly
The price is $150
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Total with taxes and fees
Bounce Noosa
Balcony

15. K2 Brisbane

K2 Brisbane
2.0 star property
Spring Hill
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (284 reviews)
"Amazing staff, very welcoming & accommodating"
Australia
Makayla
$71 nightly
The price is $79
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Total with taxes and fees
K2 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
$130 nightly
The price is $144
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Total with taxes and fees
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Outdoor pool

17. 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 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
YHA Cairns Central
Front of property

18. 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 $123
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
Palms On Parker
Basic Shared Dormitory | WiFi (free)

19. Beach accommodation shared facility

Beach accommodation shared facility
1.0 star property
Emu Park
$53 nightly
The price is $59
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
Beach accommodation shared facility
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 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
Somewhere To Stay Backpackers
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Top Northern Australia Hotel Reviews

Swiss-Belhotel Woolloongabba, Brisbane

Swiss-Belhotel Woolloongabba, Brisbane

8/10 Good
"Enjoyed our stay. Comfortable bed and the breakfast was delicious. Not happy about the charges to park the car but it was an enjoyable stay and close to Woollangabba bus terminal."
Teresa 1-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Swiss-Belhotel Woolloongabba, Brisbane

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Northern Australia Hostels information

Number of reviews
955
Accommodation
33 Hostels
Lowest Price
$34
Highest Price
$212