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Our top choices for Northern Australia hostels

A poolside area with a covered seating area, a pool, and palm trees.

1. 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
$75 nightly
The price is $82
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
Red Rock Hostel
A two-story building with a sign reading "Yeppoon Beach House Backpacker & Budget Accommodation". There are steps leading to the entrance, a small garden with plants, and a fence around the property.

2. Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel

Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel
2.0 star property
Yeppoon
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (64 reviews)
"Right across the street from the beach and a caffe serving all levels of breakfast and lunch 40 meters away"
Australia
Derek
$77 nightly
The price is $85
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Total with taxes and fees
Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel
A pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area surrounded by trees.

3. Bounce Magnetic Island

Bounce Magnetic Island
3.0 star property
Horseshoe Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (82 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
$79 nightly
The price is $86
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Total with taxes and fees
Bounce Magnetic Island
A narrow outdoor space with corrugated metal walls, a wooden door, and a small garden area with potted plants.

4. On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel

On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
Yungaburra
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (119 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
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Total with taxes and fees
On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
A small, well-lit room with two single beds, a standing fan, a shelf unit, and a small table.

5. Flashpackers Hervey Bay

Flashpackers Hervey Bay
1.0 star property
Torquay
$37 nightly
The price is $41
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Flashpackers Hervey Bay
A rooftop pool area with a cityscape view, lounge chairs, and a crowd of people.

6. Bounce Surfers Paradise

Bounce Surfers Paradise
2.0 star property
Surfers Paradise
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
"Excellent services Amazing staff Great location I'd highly recommend it!"
Australia
Sasan
$144 nightly
The price is $158
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
Bounce Surfers Paradise
A clear pool surrounded by tropical plants and a wooden deck.

7. Kimberley Travellers Lodge - Hostel

Kimberley Travellers Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
Djugun
7.8 out of 10, Good, (107 reviews)
"We only stayed one night, but the staff were very friendly and helpful. The hostel is close to the airport, and a short walk into town. They also had a good kitchen setup with breakfast."
Australia
Emily
$57 nightly
The price is $64
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees
Kimberley Travellers Lodge - Hostel
Lobby sitting area

8. Avenues Xchange

Avenues Xchange
1.0 star property
Hermit Park
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (100 reviews)
"Great staff, beautiful house"
Australia
Zoe
$50 nightly
The price is $55
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Total with taxes and fees
Avenues Xchange
A beach scene with clear blue water and distant islands.

9. 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
$68 nightly
The price is $76
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Jackaroo Treehouse Mission Beach - Hostel
A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area, and a view of a pool and outdoor seating.

10. Freedom Rainbow Beach

Freedom Rainbow Beach
1.0 star property
Rainbow Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (7 reviews)
"Nice place "
Australia
Christoph
$122 nightly
The price is $135
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Total with taxes and fees
Freedom Rainbow Beach
A patio area with a wooden deck, palm trees, and a covered seating area with umbrellas.

11. Somewhere To Stay Backpackers

Somewhere To Stay Backpackers
2.0 star property
Highgate Hill
7.2 out of 10, Good, (156 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
$79 nightly
The price is $87
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
Somewhere To Stay Backpackers
A woman in a bikini sitting by a pool with a mural of dolphins and a butterfly.

12. Noosa Flashpackers - Hostel

Noosa Flashpackers - Hostel
2.0 star property
Sunshine Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (84 reviews)
"Nationalpark, surfing just around the corner. Lovely stay and breakfast and evening time activities included!"
Sweden
Johnny
$130 nightly
The price is $143
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Noosa Flashpackers - Hostel
A nighttime pool area with umbrellas, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

13. 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
$70 nightly
The price is $77
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Total with taxes and fees
Dougies Backpackers
A swimming pool with a thatched roof structure, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

14. Gladstone Backpackers

Gladstone Backpackers
2.0 star property
Gladstone Central
7.2 out of 10, Good, (26 reviews)
"Exceptional service. Mariana was very helpful. Rooms were clean. Comfortable and homey vibe."
Australia
Amani
$85 nightly
The price is $94
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Total with taxes and fees
Gladstone Backpackers
Outdoor dining

15. Halse Lodge

Halse Lodge
2.0 star property
Noosa Heads
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (45 reviews)
" One of the nicest hostels I’ve stayed in and great location, with lots of activities on too! "
United Kingdom
Eleanor
$145 nightly
The price is $161
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
Halse Lodge
A building with a sign reading "Palms on Parker Hostel" and a palm tree in front.

16. Palms On Parker

Palms On Parker
1.0 star property
Maroochydore
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (32 reviews)
"Shops close easy check in"
Australia
Tara
$103 nightly
The price is $113
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Total with taxes and fees
Palms On Parker
A beachfront property with a wooden structure, a balcony, and a view of the ocean and hills.

17. 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
$212 nightly
The price is $233
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel
An outdoor patio with a checkered floor, white walls, and multiple tables and chairs.

18. K2 Brisbane

K2 Brisbane
2.0 star property
Spring Hill
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (300 reviews)
"Good location and nice clean facilities. Staff were very helpful."
Australia
Martin
$71 nightly
The price is $79
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
K2 Brisbane
A swimming pool area with a person walking by, surrounded by white buildings with balconies and palm trees.

19. 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
$206 nightly
The price is $228
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Bounce Noosa
A covered outdoor seating area with a sofa, round table, and potted plants.

20. Little Drifter Cairns

Little Drifter Cairns
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (188 reviews)
"The best hostel we have ever stayed at. Location is perfect plus next door to Woolworths, everything is run and maintained really well. And the evening specials were a lovely bonus"
Australia
Ann
$76 nightly
The price is $85
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Little Drifter Cairns
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32 Hostels
Lowest Price
$34
Highest Price
$233