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The Surf House, hotel in Byron Bay

Set 328 feet from Main Beach in Byron Bay's town center, The Surf House offers premium accommodations and a rooftop bar. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and covered parking is available.

The surf house hit everything I needed. I stayed in a four person room. It was convenient that there was a small curtain. The kitchen was well equipped and large. It was really cool to have surfboards to borrow. The location was amazing. I also really loved the yoga twice a week.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated excellent
Excellent
2,199 reviews
Price from$116.89per night
YHA Byron Bay, hotel in Byron Bay

Located in Byron Bay town center, YHA Byron Bay offers backpacker accommodations just 1312 feet from Main Beach. It features an outdoor swimming pool, a tropical garden and games room.

Room had no ports available for charging phones. if i stayed longer , i would use hangers to keep clothes in shape but no where to hang up?
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very Good
2,515 reviews
Price from$75.09per night
Wake Up! Byron Bay, hotel in Byron Bay

Located at the Belongil beach front and refurbished in 2018, Wake Up! Byron Bay offers modern accommodations with the bohemian beach vibe of Byron Bay.

Fantastic location, friendly and helpful staff, beautiful pool area, nice room, generous extras (surfing and yoga). Also next door to cafe which was very convenient for my morning coffees!
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated excellent
Excellent
934 reviews
Price from$136.48per night
YHA Cape Byron, Byron Bay, hotel in Byron Bay

YHA Cape Byron, Byron Bay is located in the center of Byron Bay and is only 656 feet from Main Beach. You can relax in the common areas surrounding a large heated pool and BBQ area.

Great place in the middle of Byron. Staff were extremely nice. If you are in a budget, I highly recommend YHA
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very Good
799 reviews
Price from$73.79per night
Vali Byron, hotel in Byron Bay

Vali Byron is located in Byron Bay, 2 miles from Cape Byron Lighthouse and 2.5 miles from Byron Bay Golf Course.

Staff were excellent - they were particularly welcoming and did everything to ensure I had a great stay, including putting me in a very quiet room as I was there on business for only one night - I really appreciated it, thank you!
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated excellent
Excellent
912 reviews
Price from$111.66per night
Arts Factory by Nomads, hotel in Byron Bay

This unique lodge is set on 5 private acres of subtropical forest. Accommodations includes tepees, mixed dorms and private rooms. On-site workshops include drumming and fire twirling.

Beautiful place and location surrounded by nature.
Scored 7.1
7.1
Rated good
Good
1,261 reviews
Price from$59.62per night
Backpackers Inn On The Beach, hotel in Byron Bay

Featuring free WiFi, an outdoor swimming pool and a terrace with evening entertainment, Backpackers Inn On The Beach is just an 11-minute walk from Belongil Beach.

Good price and good location. Helpful staff. I would say simple and functional.
Scored 7.7
7.7
Rated good
Good
1,145 reviews
Price from$65.30per night
Aquarius Backpackers Resort, hotel in Byron Bay

Located in Byron Bay, a 8-minute walk from Belongil Beach, Aquarius Backpackers Resort has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Great & free parking
Scored 7.7
7.7
Rated good
Good
922 reviews
Price from$120.15per night
Life in Byron Accommodation, hotel in Byron Bay

Located in Byron Bay, a 13-minute walk from Main Beach, Life in Byron Accommodation has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

Scored 7.2
7.2
Rated good
Good
11 reviews
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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  • Avg. price/night: $117.87
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 912 reviews
    By far the best hostel I’ve stayed in! Decor is lovely and homely, staff are amazing, events are great for meeting people, there’s plenty of space for working if needed, the location is perfect, the beds were so comfy and the place was very well kept and cleaned.
    Kate
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $117.87
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 912 reviews
    Great location, walking distance to beaches, greyhound bus, cafes, restaurants.... Surfboard rental in the hostel (20aud/6 hours), very clean, very good amenities, great showers with shower gel, shampoo etc.. quite big room (4 bed dorm).. There are so many crappy hostels in Australia... This one is a great exception! Best hostel in Australia so far!
    David
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $117.87
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 912 reviews
    The hostel is pretty new, so there is some space for improvement, but as the manager told us they are working on it to make Vali the best hostel in byron! Everything is really clean and it’s very easy to meet new people there. Overall a really good place to spend your time in the middle of byron. Special thanks to Tassilo for being the best receptionist!
    Tamina
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $70.52
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 799 reviews
    Such a good location, bathrooms were so modern and spotlessly clean, really big and powerful showers, kitchen was always maintained and cleaned and there was lots of free condiments in the kitchen which is handy as a backpacker making meals!! Best hostel on our trip up the east coast
    Laura
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $97.30
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 2,199 reviews
    it's actually everything was amazing which was location, friendly stuff, free surf boad and activity. I'd stayed backpacker a couple of times, this has been the best hostel ever xxx Cheers, See you late!
    NAO
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $97.30
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 2,199 reviews
    Great location Friendly staff Comfy bunk beds with exclusive shower and bathroom for the 4 beds dormitory only Plugs nearby individual light
    Pauline
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $65.30
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,145 reviews
    The place was so nice and chill and I felt really safe there! It was really cheap compared to other hostels around Australia and we had some really great days. would definitely go back and could easy stay there for some longer time!
    Kongsgaard
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 591 reviews
    perfect place - great location, spacious unit & balconies, and super clean and friendly onsite managers. easy stroll into town (best not to stay in town - busy, noisy and like a backpackers hostel), and a few minutes walk to beautiful safe beach.
    Angela
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $97.95
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 2,515 reviews
    Great location- walking distance to everything. Friendly, helpful staff and nice clean facilities and rooms. The pool area was also very nice, as well as plenty of outdoor and indoor eating/ chilling space. Best hostel I’ve stayed in so far!
    Jerry
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $97.62
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 922 reviews
    stayed in a private room. it was our first hostel experience but we had a great time. room was very clean and had everything you needed. was in a great location and had plenty of activities on to meet new people
    Alannah
    Young couple

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