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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. A wonderful little guest house full of character with a great kitchen, dining room/lounge and library.for socializing, reading or relaxing. Very comfortable beds and quiet for sleeping. Free breakfast and coffee/tea anytime and lots of information on walks in this spectacularly beautiful area.

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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. Really good hostel. There is room for everyone in the kitchen fridges and shelves (designated boxes), the rooms are spacious and clean and there are big lockers under the bed that open from above for easy access to all your stuff. The staff is really friendly and the location is right in the center of Byron Bay!

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9.3
Superb
29 reviews
Price from
US$55
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. Exceptional hostel with spacious dorms, great amenities, and attentive staff.

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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. everything was Amazing!! Kevin, the receptionist, was absolutely cool and help me with everything. At the end of my stay I had a problem with my luggage and the staff contact me by Whatsapp to help me recover it again. They are extraordinary cool people! and the place is so, so beautiful!!

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8.3
Very good
3,386 reviews
Price from
US$29
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. Very clean, modern and comfortable stay. Great kitchen facilities and bathrooms/toilets were always clean. Definitely not a party hostel but everyone is very friendly and it’s easy to make friends. There’s a study room which is handy to get organised for your trip and ask for recommendations. Would definitely stay here again!

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8.3
Very good
3,562 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. Everything is very organised and looks pretty. All the staff were super friendly.

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8.7
Fabulous
2,183 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. You couldn’t get closer to Bondi Beach! Absolutely loved this hostel!! Bus stop outside when coming from the airport and bus stop across the road when heading into the Opera house! Lovely staff, clean rooms, ideal location!!

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8.3
Very good
1,065 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, Great little hotel in Clovelly area of Sydney. Stayed for a meet up with friends in the area, and the room was nice and roomy with good wifi. Free parking was a huge benefit - but be careful, there aren't many spaces so ask ahead.

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8.7
Fabulous
1,130 reviews
Price from
US$53
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. I really enjoyed the friendly atmosphere and the welcoming staff. It made my stay feel very comfortable and enjoyable (:

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8.3
Very good
1,238 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. I really enjoyed my stay. Was exactly as advertised. Really cool place

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8.4
Very good
1,382 reviews
Price from
US$27
per night

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