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A reception area with a white reception desk, three round mirrors on the wall, and a hanging woven light fixture above the desk.

1. Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel

Haymarket

Leo

NT$2,330 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A restaurant with wooden flooring, white tables, and chairs, and green plants on the walls.

2. Maze Backpackers

Haymarket

Irving

NT$3,130 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A coastal building with a balcony, a clear view of the sea, and a sign indicating 'ILES BUILDING'.

3. Shoreline Lodge Geraldton

Central Geraldton

jiwan

NT$3,010 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A pool area with lounge chairs and a person in a pool.

4. BUNK Surfers Paradise - International Backpacker Hostel

Surfers Paradise

Hugo Andres

An outdoor patio with a checkered floor, white walls, and multiple tables and chairs.

5. K2 Brisbane

Spring Hill

Martin

NT$2,629 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A reception desk with a sign that reads "EUROPA" above it.

6. Europa Melbourne - Hostel

Melbourne Central Business District

Corey

NT$2,095 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A multi-story building with a prominent sign for 'Breeze Lodge' and a 'Luxury Short Term Accommodation & Backpackers' sign.

7. Breeze Lodge - Hostel

Kangaroo Point

Steve

A swimming pool with a mural of a bird on a brick wall.

8. Brisbane Quarters

Spring Hill

Julie

NT$2,348 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A view of the Sydney Opera House and surrounding buildings through a window.

9. YHA Sydney Harbour

The Rocks

roya

NT$4,459 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hallway with a potted plant on a window sill, a door with a sign, and a brick wall visible through the window.

10. Elizabeth Hostel

Melbourne Central Business District

Imelda

NT$1,806 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A swimming pool with clear blue water, a beach, and a cityscape in the background.

11. Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel

Bondi Beach

Mariela Magaly

NT$4,194 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

12. The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel

Hobart Central Business District

Matthew

NT$1,744 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A conference room with a long table, chairs, a sofa, and a TV screen.

13. Urban Nomad - Kings Cross

Potts Point

Trevor

NT$2,608 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A dining area with a long table and chairs, surrounded by walls adorned with framed pictures and artwork.

14. Wallaby Backpackers Hostel Perth - note - Valid passport required to check in

Perth Central Business District

Charles

NT$2,308 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with a view of a building.

15. Bounce Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District

Jessica

NT$2,804 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A dining area with round tables and wooden chairs, large windows with metal bars, and a white ceiling with recessed lighting.

16. Azzurro Pod Hotel Darling Harbour

Pyrmont

BENJAMIN

NT$3,751 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A rooftop pool with inflatable rings and a city skyline in the background.

17. Space Hotel - Hostel

Melbourne Central Business District

David

NT$2,889 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

18. The Surf House - Hostel

Byron Bay

James

An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, surrounded by seating and potted plants.

19. YHA Sydney Central

Haymarket

Paddianne

NT$3,768 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern bedroom with a bunk bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted shelf with decorative items.

20. Hostel G

Perth City Centre

Steven

NT$3,327 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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Top Australia Hotel Reviews

The Victoria Hotel Melbourne

8/10 Good

"Love the happy hour - definitely used this before we headed out at night, lovely to sit and enjoy before heading out. Nice helpful staff at the desk much appreciated."

Amora Hotel Brisbane

8/10 Good

"Our room was nice. Beds were twin, so not Queen, and too small for two of us to comfortably sleep. The AC was not cool enough throughout the night as it went off and on (probably some energy saving mechanism). The gym was good enough, but there is no hot tub at the hotel, just a pool, which we didn't use. The bar was good. The restaurant is only open for breakfast and dinner, not lunch, which we would have liked to have, as we checked out at 12 noon. The parking was only $15 on the weekend which is good value. Our shower was very nice. The carpet needs a good cleaning as it was quite worn and discoloured. I would likely stay there again if I'm alone and not with family members."

View Melbourne

10/10 Excellent

"We LOVED our stay here! Mother daughter in town for the marathon. Lots of room, comfy beds, lots of space and enjoyed the best selection of room service from the restaurant at a decent price. Lunch in the restaurant equally good in a brilliant location. Staff were amazing and late checkout was no problem. I always love on site parking, no complaints from us we’ll definitely stay again, thank you!"

Novotel Surfers Paradise

10/10 Excellent

"It was good but the buffet breakfast wasn’t as comparative to other hotels in the area. No drama with check in or check out. Easy transaction, easy to book. Difficulty connecting TV with chrome cast but otherwise a decent stay. More expensive compared to hotels in the same local area but overall nice"

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Our top choices for Australia hostels

1. Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel

2. Maze Backpackers

3. Shoreline Lodge Geraldton

4. BUNK Surfers Paradise - International Backpacker Hostel

5. K2 Brisbane

6. Europa Melbourne - Hostel

7. Breeze Lodge - Hostel

8. Brisbane Quarters

9. YHA Sydney Harbour

10. Elizabeth Hostel

11. Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel

12. The Backpackers Imperial Hotel - Hostel

13. Urban Nomad - Kings Cross

14. Wallaby Backpackers Hostel Perth - note - Valid passport required to check in

15. Bounce Melbourne

16. Azzurro Pod Hotel Darling Harbour

17. Space Hotel - Hostel

18. The Surf House - Hostel

19. YHA Sydney Central

20. Hostel G

Top Australia Hotel Reviews

The Victoria Hotel Melbourne

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