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Located in the centre of the Blue Mountains, No.14 Lovel St is just 500 metres from Katoomba train station. All guests also have access to Blue Mountains Bag Storage service, just one minute's walk from Katoomba train station, to store bags before & after their stay, with discounted rates for extended storage. the best place I‘ve stayed so far

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9.2
Superb
770 reviews
Price from
US$29
per night

Drifter Byron Bay is located in Byron Bay, within 3.2 km of Cape Byron Lighthouse and 4.1 km of Byron Bay Golf Course. Featuring a sun terrace, this property is set near attractions such as Main Beach. The hostel features an outdoor swimming pool and a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Location was fantastic Staff super friendly and helpful Room was super clean and comfortable

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9.3
Superb
29 reviews
Price from
US$49
per night

Well situated in the Surry Hills district of Sydney, AZZURRO POD HOTEL - Central Sydney is situated 1.2 km from Hyde Park Barracks Museum, 1.6 km from Art Gallery of New South Wales and 1.5 km from International Convention Centre Sydney. With free WiFi, this 4-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a shared lounge. The property is non-smoking and is set 600 metres from Central Station Sydney. Enjoyable stay in Central Sydney. Good location, relaxed atmosphere, and satisfactory facilities. Would consider staying again!

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8
Very good
2,347 reviews
Price from
US$32
per night

Well located in the centre of Sydney, Tequila Sunrise Hostel Sydney is within 800 metres of Central Station Sydney and less than 1 km of International Convention Centre Sydney. With a shared lounge, the 4-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. The accommodation provides karaoke and a shared kitchen. The staff is very helpful. The rooms are clean, the food is really nice.

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8.3
Very good
3,387 reviews
Price from
US$40
per night

The Pacific House features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Sydney. This 4-star hostel offers a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The accommodation offers karaoke and luggage storage space.

At the hostel, the rooms are equipped with a wardrobe. All rooms are equipped with a safety deposit box, while some rooms come with a balcony and others also have garden views. Location. Staff people. Rooms all very nice and clean.

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8.3
Very good
3,564 reviews
Price from
US$51
per night

The hostel features a rooftop bar, which offers an open area complete with artisan rugs and textiles, coastal-style umbrellas as well as trinkets sourced from travels around the world. You can enjoy relaxing and enjoying local Byron Bay brews and freshly made pizzas. Also available are the use of free surfboards for guests, to enjoy the nearby surf at Main Beach. Great location plus free board hire it was great!

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8.7
Fabulous
2,181 reviews
Price from
US$40
per night

The refurbished property is home to a spacious living areas showcasing panoramic views of Bondi, the coastline and its surrounds. The multi-story hostel offers a range of room types from private twin and double rooms to 4 and 6 share mixed dormitories with a number of premium dormitory options looking straight over Bondi Beach. Really social I enjoyed it here

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8.3
Very good
1,064 reviews
Price from
US$52
per night

Boasting seaviews, all rooms at Little Coogee Hotel include a refrigerator, flat-screen TV. Some feature a kitchenette with a microwave. All private rooms ( queen or twin ) or shared dorm rooms include an en-suite bathroom with a shower/toilet and air conditioning / heating, A clean and cozy spot with lots of events going on. They also offer rentals for beach activities, which is super convenient!

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8.7
Fabulous
1,130 reviews
Price from
US$54
per night

Awake to free breakfast each morning at Tequila Sunrise Potts Point. This hostel is just 2 minutes’ walk from Kings Cross Station and several bars, clubs and restaurants.

Sydney Central Hostel is 10 minutes’ walk from the Sydney Royal Botanic Gardens. It is 15 minutes’ by train to Sydney Opera House and the Museum of Contemporary Art. Bondi Beach is a 20-minute bus ride away. Welcoming staff, that took our bags up to the room, very friendly and helpful. The bed was so comfortable, we liked that each bed had its own curtains. Dinner tasted good every night!

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8.3
Very good
1,242 reviews
Price from
US$35
per night

Set in Port Macquarie, less than 1 km from Port Macquarie Marina, Ozzie Pozzie Backpackers offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Offering barbecue facilities, the property is located within 4 km of Port Macquarie Regional Stadium. The hostel features an outdoor swimming pool and a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Great location - Helpful Staff

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8.4
Very good
1,379 reviews
Price from
US$27
per night

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