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Hostels in Northern Australia

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Bounce Magnetic Island

Bounce Magnetic Island

3.0 star property
Horseshoe Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (65)
"Walkable to beach and staff helpful"
United States
kim
$138 nightly
The price is $152
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Total with taxes and fees
Bounce Magnetic Island
Garden views
Halse Lodge

Halse Lodge

2.0 star property
Noosa Heads
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (21)
"I had a wonderful stay here! This place really sets the standard for a backpackers’ inn"
Australia
Cheyserr
$150 nightly
The price is $166
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
Halse Lodge
Outdoor pool
YHA Alice Springs

YHA Alice Springs

1.0 star property
Alice Springs CBD
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (79)
"I enjoyed my stay! "
Canada
Katherine
$75 nightly
The price is $82
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees
YHA Alice Springs
Living area
Noosa Flashpackers - Hostel

Noosa Flashpackers - Hostel

2.0 star property
Sunshine Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (77)
"Nationalpark, surfing just around the corner. Lovely stay and breakfast and evening time activities included!"
Sweden
Johnny
$149 nightly
The price is $163
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees
Noosa Flashpackers - Hostel
Standard Double Room | Free WiFi
Freedom Backpackers Hostel

Freedom Backpackers Hostel

1.0 star property
Rainbow Beach
$122 nightly
The price is $135
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Total with taxes and fees
Freedom Backpackers Hostel
Aerial view
Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel

Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel

2.0 star property
Yeppoon
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (59)
"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
$72 nightly
The price is $80
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel
Deluxe Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Jackaroo Treehouse Mission Beach - Hostel

Jackaroo Treehouse Mission Beach - Hostel

2.0 star property
Bingil Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (52)
"Small property, great atmosphere, beautiful area, awesome host."
United States
Milla
$64 nightly
The price is $71
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Jackaroo Treehouse Mission Beach - Hostel
Outdoor pool
Dougies Backpackers

Dougies Backpackers

1.5 star property
Port Douglas
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (16)
"Great place, no complaints. "
United States
Kaidan
$57 nightly
The price is $62
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
Dougies Backpackers
On the beach
Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel

Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel

2.0 star property
Nelly Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (64)
"Bathroom and wifi not great but beautiful spot"
Canada
Laurie
$173 nightly
The price is $191
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Total with taxes and fees
Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel
Gazebo
On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel

On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel

2.0 star property
Yungaburra
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (101)
"Really nice hostel, Ideal to visit the lakes!"
Australia
Santiago
$48 nightly
The price is $53
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Total with taxes and fees
On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
Outdoor pool
Bounce Noosa

Bounce Noosa

2.0 star property
Noosaville
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (8)
"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
$155 nightly
The price is $171
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Total with taxes and fees
Bounce Noosa
Front of property
Civic Guest House - Hostel

Civic Guest House - Hostel

2.0 star property
Townsville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (153)
"Nice clean room, A/C very noisy"
Australia
Rafael
$44 nightly
The price is $49
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
Civic Guest House - Hostel
Outdoor pool
Palms On Parker

Palms On Parker

1.0 star property
Maroochydore
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (19)
"Great location and very clean rooms"
Australia
Adam
$108 nightly
The price is $119
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Total with taxes and fees
Palms On Parker
Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach accommodation shared facility

Beach accommodation shared facility

1.0 star property
Emu Park
Beach accommodation shared facility
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, (433)
"Great cheap place to stay"
United Kingdom
sarah
$130 nightly
The price is $144
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Terrace/patio
Little Drifter Cairns

Little Drifter Cairns

2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (182)
"Absolutely lovely environment"
United States
James
$75 nightly
The price is $83
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
Little Drifter Cairns
Yoga
YHA Brisbane City

YHA Brisbane City

2.0 star property
Brisbane Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (408)
"The guest rooms were clean, and the staff were friendly—it was very good!"
Japan
YUMEKA
$84 nightly
The price is $92
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
YHA Brisbane City
Outdoor pool
Gladstone Backpackers

Gladstone Backpackers

2.0 star property
Gladstone Central
6.8 out of 10, (22)
"Excellent place to stay overnight or so. Lively environment. It is quite self contained. Close to everything "
Australia
Joan
$109 nightly
The price is $121
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Total with taxes and fees
Gladstone Backpackers
Outdoor pool
YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central

2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (207)
"Had a great stay, thanks!"
Australia
Ryoichi
$59 nightly
The price is $65
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Total with taxes and fees
YHA Cairns Central
Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Roamer Brisbane

Roamer Brisbane

3.0 star property
Brisbane Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (149)
"Nothing we didnt like"
Australia
colin
$75 nightly
The price is $83
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Total with taxes and fees
Roamer Brisbane
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Top Northern Australia Hotel Reviews

Novotel Surfers Paradise

Novotel Surfers Paradise

10/10 Excellent
"Very good view and very convenient to walk to the beach. It is perfect for a family with two children."
Ying 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Novotel Surfers Paradise

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Northern Australia Hostels information

Number of reviews
2,168
Accommodation
30 Hostels
Lowest Price
$49
Highest Price
$191