Across Australia

Hostels in Australia

Q: Which hostels in Australia have the highest guest rating?

YHA Thredbo has a guest rating of 9.0/10 from more than 370 reviews, the highest of the hostels here with 200 or more reviews (checked October 2026). Nomads Rest follows with 9.3/10.

Q: Which hostels in Australia have free parking?

65 stays list free parking. The most reviewed are YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba, Dreamtime Hostel and Ozzie Pozzie Backpackers.

Q: Are there pet-friendly hostels in Australia?

Yes. 10 stays allow pets, including Backpackers at 1770 and Maze Backpackers - Gold Coast. Check the conditions with the property before you book.

We've mapped 162 hostels across Australia: hostels with guest ratings and the walking time to the centre. YHA Sydney Central is the most reviewed.

162hostels

65list free parking

7.4average guest rating

Most reviewed

Hostel · 5-star · Haymarket, NSW

YHA Sydney Central

8.3 guest rating · more than 6,900 reviews

25 min walk to centre
Parking available
Pool

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By state

59Queensland

38New South Wales

25Victoria

21Western Australia

8South Australia

8Tasmania

3Northern Territory

The most reviewed hostels in Australia

Hostel · 5-star · Haymarket, NSW

YHA Sydney Central

8.3 guest rating · more than 6,900 reviews
- 25 min walk to centre
- Parking available
- Pool
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Hostel · 5-star · The Rocks, NSW

YHA Sydney Harbour

8.9 guest rating · more than 5,200 reviews
- 15 min walk to centre
- Family rooms
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Hostel · 4.5-star · Brisbane, Qld

YHA Brisbane City

8.2 guest rating · more than 4,200 reviews
- 20 min walk to centre
- Parking available
- Pool
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Hostel · 4-star · Southbank, Vic

YHA Melbourne Central

7.8 guest rating · more than 3,100 reviews
- 15 min walk to centre
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Hostel · 4-star · Surfers Paradise, Qld

Surf Inn Boutique Backpackers - FREE BREAKFAST

8.8 guest rating · more than 2,700 reviews
- 15 min walk to centre
- Pool
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Hostel · 4-star · Surfers Paradise, Qld

Tequila Sunrise Hostel Surfers Paradise

8.9 guest rating · more than 2,400 reviews
- 10 min walk to centre
- Kitchen or kitchenette
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Hostel · 4-star · Byron Bay, NSW

YHA Byron Bay

8.4 guest rating · more than 2,400 reviews
- Parking available
- Pool
- Family rooms
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Hostel · 4.5-star · Katoomba, NSW

YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba

8.6 guest rating · more than 2,300 reviews
- Free parking
- Family rooms
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Hostel · 4-star · CBD, SA

YHA Adelaide Central

8.4 guest rating · more than 2,300 reviews
- 10 min walk to centre
- Parking available
- Family rooms
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Hostel · CBD, WA

Hostel G Perth

7.8 guest rating · more than 2,400 reviews
- 10 min walk to centre
- Family rooms
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Hostel · Haymarket, NSW

Maze Backpackers - Sydney

7.3 guest rating · more than 2,500 reviews
- 20 min walk to centre
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Hostel · CBD, Vic

Flinders Backpackers

8.1 guest rating · more than 2,200 reviews
- 10 min walk to centre
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Stay	Area	To centre	Parking	Rating	Reviews	Facilities	BookPrices
YHA Sydney Central	Haymarket	25 min walk	Listed	8.3	6.9k+	PoolAccessibleRestaurant	Check prices for YHA Sydney Central on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
YHA Sydney Harbour	The Rocks	15 min walk	not listed	8.9	5.2k+	Family roomsAccessible	Check prices for YHA Sydney Harbour on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
YHA Brisbane City	Brisbane	20 min walk	Listed	8.2	4.2k+	PoolAccessible	Check prices for YHA Brisbane City on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
YHA Melbourne Central	Southbank	15 min walk	not listed	7.8	3.1k+	Accessible	Check prices for YHA Melbourne Central on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Surf Inn Boutique Backpackers - FREE BREAKFAST	Surfers Paradise	15 min walk	not listed	8.8	2.7k+	PoolRestaurant	Check prices for Surf Inn Boutique Backpackers - FREE BREAKFAST on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Tequila Sunrise Hostel Surfers Paradise	Surfers Paradise	10 min walk	not listed	8.9	2.4k+	Kitchen	Check prices for Tequila Sunrise Hostel Surfers Paradise on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
YHA Byron Bay	Byron Bay		Listed	8.4	2.4k+	PoolFamily roomsAccessible	Check prices for YHA Byron Bay on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba	Katoomba		Free	8.6	2.3k+	Family roomsAccessible	Check prices for YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
YHA Adelaide Central	CBD	10 min walk	Listed	8.4	2.3k+	Family roomsAccessible	Check prices for YHA Adelaide Central on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Hostel G Perth	CBD	10 min walk	not listed	7.8	2.4k+	Family roomsAccessible	Check prices for Hostel G Perth on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Maze Backpackers - Sydney	Haymarket	20 min walk	not listed	7.3	2.5k+		Check prices for Maze Backpackers - Sydney on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Flinders Backpackers	CBD	10 min walk	not listed	8.1	2.2k+		Check prices for Flinders Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
YHA Cairns Central	Cairns		Listed	7.9	2k+	PoolFamily rooms	Check prices for YHA Cairns Central on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Tequila Sunrise Hostel Adelaide	CBD	10 min walk	not listed	8.4	1.9k+	Accessible	Check prices for Tequila Sunrise Hostel Adelaide on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Hostel, Airlie Beach	Airlie Beach		not listed	8.1	1.9k+	PoolFamily roomsRestaurant	Check prices for The Hostel, Airlie Beach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
YHA Fremantle Prison	Fremantle	15.5 km	not listed	8.4	1.8k+	Family roomsAccessible	Check prices for YHA Fremantle Prison on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Global Backpackers Youth Hostel	Cairns		not listed	8.4	1.6k+	Accessible	Check prices for Global Backpackers Youth Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Backpackers In Paradise - 18 to 40 Years	Surfers Paradise	10 min walk	not listed	6.8	1.8k+	Pool	Check prices for Backpackers In Paradise - 18 to 40 Years on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
YHA Coolangatta Gold Coast	Coolangatta	19.5 km	not listed	7.6	1.5k+	PoolAccessible	Check prices for YHA Coolangatta Gold Coast on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
790 on George Backpackers	Haymarket	25 min walk	not listed	7.6	1.4k+		Check prices for 790 on George Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Jack Backpackers	Cairns		Listed	7.0	1.5k+	Restaurant	Check prices for The Jack Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Nate's Place Backpackers Sydney	Potts Point	20 min walk	not listed	8.1	1.3k+		Check prices for Nate's Place Backpackers Sydney on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Melbourne City Backpackers	CBD	15 min walk	not listed	7.8	1.3k+		Check prices for Melbourne City Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Dreamtime Hostel	Cairns		Free	8.8	1.1k+	PoolFamily rooms	Check prices for Dreamtime Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Big Backpackers Hostel	Haymarket	20 min walk	not listed	7.6	1.3k+	Family roomsAccessible	Check prices for Big Backpackers Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Abode Mooloolaba, Backpackers & Motel rooms	Mooloolaba		not listed	8.3	1.2k+	Pool	Check prices for Abode Mooloolaba, Backpackers & Motel rooms on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Nomads Airlie Beach	Airlie Beach		Listed	7.8	1.2k+	PoolAccessible	Check prices for Nomads Airlie Beach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
YHA Hobart Central	CBD	<5 min walk	not listed	8.1	1.2k+	Family rooms	Check prices for YHA Hobart Central on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Ozzie Pozzie Backpackers	Port Macquarie		Free	8.2	1.1k+	PoolAccessible	Check prices for Ozzie Pozzie Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
City Backpackers HQ	Brisbane	20 min walk	Free	7.4	1.2k+	Pool	Check prices for City Backpackers HQ on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
YHA Apollo Bay Eco	Apollo Bay		Free	8.1	1.1k+	Family roomsAccessible	Check prices for YHA Apollo Bay Eco on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Chill Backpackers	CBD	20 min walk	Listed	6.9	1.2k+		Check prices for Chill Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Capsuleaccom Hostel	Southport	4 km	not listed	8.0	1k+	Kitchen	Check prices for Capsuleaccom Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Caravella Backpackers	Cairns		Free	8.8	930+	PoolBeachfrontRestaurant	Check prices for Caravella Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Maxmee Backpackers Resort	Surfers Paradise	25 min walk	not listed	7.1	1.1k+	Pool	Check prices for Maxmee Backpackers Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Base Camp Hostel	CBD	15 min walk	not listed	8.3	940+		Check prices for Base Camp Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Arts Factory by Nomads	Byron Bay		Free	7.0	1.1k+	PoolAccessible	Check prices for Arts Factory by Nomads on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Narrara Backpackers Hobart	CBD	15 min walk	not listed	8.5	910+	Family rooms	Check prices for Narrara Backpackers Hobart on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Secret Garden Backpackers, Sydney	Surry Hills	2.5 km	not listed	7.5	1k+		Check prices for Secret Garden Backpackers, Sydney on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Coolangatta Sands Hostel	Coolangatta	21 km	not listed	7.1	1k+	Restaurant	Check prices for Coolangatta Sands Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Billabong Backpackers Resort	CBD	20 min walk	Listed	7.5	1k+	Pool	Check prices for Billabong Backpackers Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
YHA Cape Byron, Byron Bay	Byron Bay		Listed	8.6	840+	Pool	Check prices for YHA Cape Byron, Byron Bay on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Bunk Surfers Paradise 18-35 Backpacker Hostel	Surfers Paradise	<5 min walk	not listed	7.5	950+	PoolRestaurant	Check prices for Bunk Surfers Paradise 18-35 Backpacker Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
YHA Newcastle Beach	CBD	<5 min walk	not listed	8.3	840+	BeachfrontAccessible	Check prices for YHA Newcastle Beach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Somewhere To Stay Backpackers	South Bank	30 min walk	not listed	7.7	900+	Pool	Check prices for Somewhere To Stay Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Nomads Noosa	Noosa Heads		Free	7.2	910+	Airport shuttleRestaurant	Check prices for Nomads Noosa on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Spinners Hostel	Northbridge	20 min walk	not listed	8.9	720+		Check prices for Spinners Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Wallaby Backpackers Hostel Perth - note - Valid passport required to check in -	CBD	<5 min walk	not listed	6.3	980+		Check prices for Wallaby Backpackers Hostel Perth - note - Valid passport required to check in - on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Newtown Backpackers	Newtown	4 km	Listed	6.9	860+	PoolFamily rooms	Check prices for Newtown Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Nomads Sydney	CBD	10 min walk	not listed	7.2	820+	AccessibleRestaurant	Check prices for Nomads Sydney on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Nomads St Kilda	St Kilda	6 km	not listed	8.0	730+	Accessible	Check prices for Nomads St Kilda on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Nomads Magnetic Island	Nelly Bay		Free	8.1	710+	PoolBeachfrontRestaurant	Check prices for Nomads Magnetic Island on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Pint On Punt Backpackers	St Kilda	5 km	not listed	7.6	720+	Restaurant	Check prices for Pint On Punt Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Cozy M Hostel	Potts Point	15 min walk	not listed	8.3	630+		Check prices for Cozy M Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Aquarius Backpackers Resort	Byron Bay		Listed	8.6	600+	Restaurant	Check prices for Aquarius Backpackers Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
HOSTEL & HOMESTAY - for Foreign Backpackers 21-36 yrs	Caloundra		not listed	8.9	560+	PoolKitchen	Check prices for HOSTEL & HOMESTAY - for Foreign Backpackers 21-36 yrs on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Backpackers Imperial Hotel	CBD	<5 min walk	not listed	6.1	810+		Check prices for Backpackers Imperial Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Backpackers at 1770	Agnes Water		Free	8.4	580+	Pets allowed	Check prices for Backpackers at 1770 on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Mumma's Hostel Cairns	Cairns		Listed	8.3	570+	Pool	Check prices for Mumma's Hostel Cairns on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
YHA Grampians Eco, Halls Gap	Halls Gap		Free	8.9	500+	Family roomsAccessible	Check prices for YHA Grampians Eco, Halls Gap on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel	Cairns		Free	6.5	660+	Pool	Check prices for Cairns City Backpackers Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Maze Backpackers - Gold Coast	Surfers Paradise	10 min walk	not listed	7.5	520+	Pets allowedAccessible	Check prices for Maze Backpackers - Gold Coast on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Emu Backpackers Perth - note - Valid Passport required for check in	CBD	15 min walk	not listed	7.0	550+		Check prices for Emu Backpackers Perth - note - Valid Passport required for check in on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
YHA Port Elliot Beach House	Port Elliot		Free	8.7	440+	Family roomsEV chargingAirport shuttle	Check prices for YHA Port Elliot Beach House on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Backpackers By The Bay	Airlie Beach		Free	7.1	530+	Pool	Check prices for Backpackers By The Bay on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Gonow Family Backpackers Hostel	South Bank	30 min walk	Free	3.8	950+		Check prices for Gonow Family Backpackers Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Beachside Backpackers	Port Macquarie		Free	8.5	420+		Check prices for Beachside Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Dolphins Backpackers	Sunshine Beach		Free	7.9	450+	Kitchen	Check prices for Dolphins Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Original Backpackers	Potts Point	20 min walk	not listed	7.0	500+	Family rooms	Check prices for Original Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Pier Pods- 18-35 Backpacker Hostel	Townsville		not listed	7.5	450+	Kitchen	Check prices for The Pier Pods- 18-35 Backpacker Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Red Rock Hostel	Alice Springs		Listed	8.3	410+	PoolFamily roomsAccessible	Check prices for Red Rock Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
YHA Thredbo	Thredbo		not listed	9.0	370+	Family rooms	Check prices for YHA Thredbo on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Quokka Backpackers Hostel Perth - note - Valid passport required to check in	Northbridge	20 min walk	Listed	6.3	520+		Check prices for Quokka Backpackers Hostel Perth - note - Valid passport required to check in on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Shiralee Hostel -note - Valid passport required to check in	CBD	15 min walk	not listed	8.0	410+		Check prices for Shiralee Hostel -note - Valid passport required to check in on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Backpackers Newcastle	Hamilton	2.5 km	Free	7.6	420+	PoolBeachfront	Check prices for Backpackers Newcastle on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Swansea Backpackers	Swansea		Free	6.5	470+	Family roomsAccessibleRestaurant	Check prices for Swansea Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Lil Roo - PodBed Hostel	Potts Point	25 min walk	not listed	6.7	440+	Spa facilities	Check prices for Lil Roo - PodBed Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Hoey Moey Backpackers	Coffs Harbour		Free	6.7	430+	BeachfrontAccessibleRestaurant	Check prices for Hoey Moey Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Elizabeth Hostel	CBD	15 min walk	Listed	3.8	750+		Check prices for Elizabeth Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Port Macquarie Backpackers	Port Macquarie		Free	8.4	330+	Pool	Check prices for Port Macquarie Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Pippies Beachhouse Backpackers	Rainbow Beach		Free	7.3	380+	PoolBeachfront	Check prices for Pippies Beachhouse Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Flying Fox Backpackers	Katoomba		Free	8.5	320+		Check prices for Flying Fox Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Hive Hostel - Traveler Friendly, Passport Only	CBD	<5 min walk	Listed	4.7	590+	Accessible	Check prices for The Hive Hostel - Traveler Friendly, Passport Only on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Coogee Beachside Hostel	Coogee	7 km	not listed	5.5	490+		Check prices for Coogee Beachside Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CALI Backpackers	Caloundra		Free	5.9	450+	Pool	Check prices for CALI Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Podstel Perth City Backpackers Hostel - Capsule Style Accommodation - Valid passport required to check in	East Perth	15 min walk	Listed	5.8	450+	Accessible	Check prices for Podstel Perth City Backpackers Hostel - Capsule Style Accommodation - Valid passport required to check in on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Cozy Hostel - Motel	Mindil Beach	20 min walk	Free	6.6	400+		Check prices for The Cozy Hostel - Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Woopi Backpackers	Woolgoolga		Free	7.5	350+	Airport shuttle	Check prices for Woopi Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Dougies Backpackers Resort	Port Douglas		Free	8.1	310+		Check prices for Dougies Backpackers Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Bunk Inn Hostel	Bundaberg		Free	7.9	320+	Airport shuttle	Check prices for Bunk Inn Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
1849 Backpackers at The London	Albany		Free	6.4	370+	Pets allowed	Check prices for 1849 Backpackers at The London on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Habitat Backpackers	CBD	20 min walk	Listed	6.7	340+		Check prices for Habitat Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Bat and Ball Hostel	Surry Hills	2.5 km	not listed	8.0	280+		Check prices for Bat and Ball Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Batemans Bay Holiday Park & Hostel	Batemans Bay		not listed	7.8	280+	PoolPets allowed	Check prices for Batemans Bay Holiday Park & Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Emperors Crown Hostel	CBD	<5 min walk	not listed	6.8	310+	Family roomsAccessible	Check prices for The Emperors Crown Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Rockhampton Backpackers	Rockhampton		Free	6.4	320+	Pool	Check prices for Rockhampton Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Espy Hostel	Cairns		not listed	7.4	280+	PoolBeachfront	Check prices for The Espy Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Banana Backpackers	Brisbane	20 min walk	not listed	6.4	320+		Check prices for Banana Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Spin Off Hostel	Northbridge	20 min walk	not listed	9.0	220+		Check prices for Spin Off Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Ritz For Backpackers	St Kilda	5 km	not listed	7.9	240+		Check prices for Ritz For Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Youth Shack Backpackers Darwin	CBD	15 min walk	not listed	6.8	280+	PoolFamily rooms	Check prices for Youth Shack Backpackers Darwin on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Strahan Backpackers	Strahan		Free	7.0	270+	Family rooms	Check prices for Strahan Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Cool Bananas Backpackers	Agnes Water		Free	8.1	230+	Airport shuttle	Check prices for Cool Bananas Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Seaside Lodge -18-35 International Backpacker Hostel	Townsville		not listed	6.0	320+		Check prices for Seaside Lodge -18-35 International Backpacker Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Downtown Backpackers Hostel Perth - note - Valid Passport required for check in	East Perth	20 min walk	Listed	6.0	310+		Check prices for Downtown Backpackers Hostel Perth - note - Valid Passport required for check in on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Homely Inn Hostel	Southport	3.5 km	not listed	6.1	310+	PoolFamily rooms	Check prices for Homely Inn Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Mango tourist Hostel	Hervey Bay		Free	6.9	270+	Pets allowed	Check prices for Mango tourist Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
1770 Beachside Backpacker & Motel	Agnes Water		Free	8.0	230+	PoolFamily roomsAirport shuttle	Check prices for 1770 Beachside Backpacker & Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Port Douglas Backpackers Youth Hostel	Port Douglas		Free	7.1	240+	PoolFamily rooms	Check prices for Port Douglas Backpackers Youth Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Queen Victoria Hostel	CBD	20 min walk	not listed	7.3	230+	Restaurant	Check prices for Queen Victoria Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Mad Monkey Hostel Coogee Beach	Coogee	7 km	Free	8.6	190+	Pets allowedBeachfront	Check prices for Mad Monkey Hostel Coogee Beach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Capsule Hostel Perth - note - Valid passport required to check-in	Northbridge	10 min walk	not listed	7.8	210+		Check prices for Capsule Hostel Perth - note - Valid passport required to check-in on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Ningaloo Club Backpackers	Coral Bay		Free	7.2	230+	Pool	Check prices for Ningaloo Club Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
SOPO Backpackers	Southport	4.5 km	Free	7.1	230+	Restaurant	Check prices for SOPO Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Port Adelaide Backpackers	Adelaide	13 km	not listed	5.1	310+	Family rooms	Check prices for Port Adelaide Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Ozi Inn Backpackers - Perth -Valid International Passport Required	Northbridge	15 min walk	Listed	6.9	220+		Check prices for Ozi Inn Backpackers - Perth -Valid International Passport Required on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Adelaide Travellers Inn Backpackers Hostel	CBD	20 min walk	Free	4.6	330+	Accessible	Check prices for Adelaide Travellers Inn Backpackers Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Nomads Rest	Gympie		Free	9.3	150+	Kitchen	Check prices for Nomads Rest on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Palms on Parker Backpackers	Maroochydore		Free	8.1	170+	Pool	Check prices for Palms on Parker Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Fenway Hostel	Launceston		Free	8.5	160+		Check prices for The Fenway Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Gladstone Backpackers	Gladstone		not listed	7.5	180+	PoolAirport shuttleBeachfront	Check prices for Gladstone Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
West End Motel & Backpackers	CBD	20 min walk	not listed	5.0	270+		Check prices for West End Motel & Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Anglesea Backpackers	Anglesea		Free	8.3	160+	Family rooms	Check prices for Anglesea Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Bondi Beach Backpackers	Bondi	6.5 km	Free	6.6	200+	Family roomsAirport shuttle	Check prices for Bondi Beach Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Barkly Backpackers	St Kilda	6 km	Free	7.6	160+		Check prices for Barkly Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Kalbarri Backpackers Hostel	Kalbarri		Free	6.7	180+	EV charging	Check prices for Kalbarri Backpackers Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Old Fire Station Backpackers	Fremantle	16 km	Listed	7.0	170+	Kitchen	Check prices for Old Fire Station Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Tomato Backpackers	Bundaberg		Free	5.4	210+	Family roomsAirport shuttleRestaurant	Check prices for Tomato Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Shingo's Backpackers	CBD	10 min walk	Free	6.1	170+		Check prices for Shingo's Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Palm Hamilton Backpacker	Brisbane	5.5 km	not listed	4.6	220+	Pets allowed	Check prices for Palm Hamilton Backpacker on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Euro Nomads	CBD	20 min walk	not listed	6.8	140+		Check prices for Euro Nomads on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Pad Hostel	Surry Hills	2 km	not listed	7.9	120+		Check prices for Pad Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
London Gate Backpackers Hostel	Potts Point	20 min walk	not listed	5.9	140+	Pets allowed	Check prices for London Gate Backpackers Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Zen Hostel- 18-35 International Backpacker Hostel	Townsville		not listed	6.4	120+		Check prices for Zen Hostel- 18-35 International Backpacker Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Life in Byron Hostel	Byron Bay		Free	8.5	86		Check prices for Life in Byron Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Boardrider Backpackers and Budget Motel	Manly	10.5 km	not listed	5.8	110+		Check prices for Boardrider Backpackers and Budget Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
YHA Pittwater Eco, Sydney	Northern Beaches	27.5 km	not listed	7.8	78	Family roomsBeachfront	Check prices for YHA Pittwater Eco, Sydney on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Entrance Backpackers	The Entrance		Listed	7.8	77	Family rooms	Check prices for The Entrance Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Cable Beach Backpackers	Broome		Free	8.1	71	PoolAccessible	Check prices for Cable Beach Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Outback Adventures Backpackers	Longreach		Free	5.5	100+	Pets allowed	Check prices for Outback Adventures Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
St Kilda East backpackers' hostel	Melbourne	8 km	Free	3.3	160+		Check prices for St Kilda East backpackers' hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Roebuck Bay Backpackers	Broome		Free	5.6	84	PoolRestaurant	Check prices for Roebuck Bay Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Stay Today Hostel	Newtown	5 km	not listed	8.1	51	Family rooms	Check prices for Stay Today Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Global Backpackers Youth Hostel	Port Douglas		Free	6.8	59	AccessibleRestaurant	Check prices for Global Backpackers Youth Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Palm Backpackers	Brisbane	5.5 km	not listed	4.9	81	Pets allowed	Check prices for Palm Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Five 2 Home Backpacker	Fortitude Valley	25 min walk	not listed	7.7	46		Check prices for Five 2 Home Backpacker on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Happy Backpacker	Penguin		Free	7.7	46	Restaurant	Check prices for Happy Backpacker on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Bozo backpacker	North Melbourne	25 min walk	not listed	8.6	27		Check prices for Bozo backpacker on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Nomad North Hostel	North Melbourne	30 min walk	Free	7.8	28	KitchenRestaurant	Check prices for Nomad North Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Palm Hostel Girls wing	Brisbane	5.5 km	Listed	5.3	33		Check prices for Palm Hostel Girls wing on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)

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Good for

Solo travellers and backpackers
Meeting other travellers

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Guests who want hotel-style privacy and service

Frequently asked questions

Which hostels in Australia have the highest guest rating?

YHA Thredbo has a guest rating of 9.0/10 from more than 370 reviews, the highest of the hostels here with 200 or more reviews (checked October 2026). Nomads Rest follows with 9.3/10.

Which hostels in Australia have free parking?

65 stays list free parking. The most reviewed are YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba, Dreamtime Hostel and Ozzie Pozzie Backpackers.

Are there pet-friendly hostels in Australia?