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Our top choices for Northern Rivers hostels

A sauna with wooden benches and benches covered with blue and white striped towels.

1. The Surf House - Hostel

The Surf House - Hostel
2.0 star property
Byron Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (72 reviews)
"Excellent all round - close to beach and town."
Australia
James
The Surf House - Hostel
A cozy living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a plant.

2. YHA Coolangatta Gold Coast

YHA Coolangatta Gold Coast
2.0 star property
Bilinga
7.8 out of 10, Good, (228 reviews)
"Easy & convenient location just 5min walk from the airport, clean room with good kitchen & helpful polite staff with extra blankets on those cold evenings if needed, with beautiful beaches just a few minutes walk away I would recommend any buget travellers to stay for a night or two"
Australia
Robert
$83 nightly
The price is $91
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Total with taxes and fees
YHA Coolangatta Gold Coast
A reception area with a wooden counter, a large abstract art piece on the wall, and a glass door leading outside.

3. YHA Byron Bay

YHA Byron Bay
2.0 star property
Byron Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (156 reviews)
"Clean room and such a nice place to stay."
United States
Kira
$86 nightly
The price is $94
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
YHA Byron Bay
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, surrounded by palm trees and buildings with balconies.

4. YHA Cape Byron

YHA Cape Byron
2.0 star property
Byron Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (71 reviews)
"Excellent stay"
Australia
Jacob
$77 nightly
The price is $84
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
YHA Cape Byron
A coastal landscape with a beach, rocky terrain, and sparse vegetation.

5. Yamba Central - Hostel

Yamba Central - Hostel
2.0 star property
Yamba
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (195 reviews)
"Room very clean and modern. Amenities (shared) were all up-dated and impeccably clean and bright. Staff cheerful and caring. Definitely a perfect central location. Totally recommend and will definitely return."
Australia
Donna
$77 nightly
The price is $77
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Yamba Central - Hostel
A bar area with stools, a potted plant, and a surfboard.

6. Wake Up! Byron Bay - Hostel

Wake Up! Byron Bay - Hostel
2.0 star property
Byron Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (68 reviews)
"Great accommodation and surroundings."
United Kingdom
Steven
$116 nightly
The price is $129
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees
Wake Up! Byron Bay - Hostel
A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the sea.

7. Bounce Surfers Paradise

Bounce Surfers Paradise
2.0 star property
Surfers Paradise
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Love this place"
Australia
Jane
$118 nightly
The price is $130
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Bounce Surfers Paradise
A restaurant named 'Surfers Paradise Grill' with a surfboard decoration and a coffee machine.

8. Backpackers In Paradise Resort - Hostel

Backpackers In Paradise Resort - Hostel
2.5 star property
Surfers Paradise
6.2 out of 10, (281 reviews)
"Great place!"
Australia
Aurelia-Sophia
$58 nightly
The price is $65
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Backpackers In Paradise Resort - Hostel
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Top Northern Rivers Hotel Reviews

Byron Beachcomber

Byron Beachcomber

10/10 Excellent
"The Byron Beachcomber is a fantastic place to stay. The generous apartment sizes to the cleanliness was great. With helpful staff. Also within walking distance to town centre & beach."
Natalie 2-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Byron Beachcomber

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Northern Rivers Hostels information

Number of reviews
999
Accommodation
6 Hostels
Lowest Price
$65
Highest Price
$130

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