125 hostels · 6 cities
Best hostels in Australia
The best-rated hostel in every city we cover in Australia, with dorm prices and what makes each one stand out. Checked 11 October 2026.
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The top hostel in each city
#1 SydneyLord Wolseley10.01,232 Hostelworld reviews🎉 Party🍹 Bar🍳 KitchenDorm from—Private from€47📍 1.4 km from the centre
beds from €29#1 CairnsDreamtime Hostel9.81,755 Hostelworld reviews🏊 Pool🍳 KitchenDorm from€29Private from€40📍 570 m from the centre
beds from €35#1 BrisbaneTequila Sunrise Podstel Brisbane9.5308 Hostelworld reviews🎉 Party🏆 Hoscar 2026🥐 Free breakfast🍳 KitchenDorm from€35Private from—📍 760 m from the centre
beds from €41#1 Airlie BeachBounce Airlie Beach9.6539 Hostelworld reviews🎉 Party🏆 Hoscar 2025🍹 Bar🍳 KitchenDorm from€41Private from—📍 230 m from the centre
beds from €29#1 Byron BayWake Up! Byron Bay9.52,740 Hostelworld reviews🎉 Party🏊 Pool🏆 Hoscar 2025🕐 24h reception🍹 BarDorm from€29Private from€44📍 1.6 km from the centre
beds from €28#1 NoosaBounce Noosa9.71,288 Hostelworld reviews🎉 Party🏊 Pool🏆 Hoscar 2025🍹 Bar🍳 KitchenDorm from€28Private from€122📍 3.1 km from the centre
| City | Hostel | Rating | Dorm from | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney |  Lord Wolseley | 10.0 (1,232) | — | 🎉 party · Bar · Kitchen |
| Cairns |  Dreamtime Hostel | 9.8 (1,755) | €29 | 🏊 pool · Kitchen |
| Brisbane |  Tequila Sunrise Podstel Brisbane | 9.5 (308) | €35 | 🎉 party · Free breakfast · Kitchen · 🏆 Hoscar 2026 |
| Airlie Beach |  Bounce Airlie Beach | 9.6 (539) | €41 | 🎉 party · Bar · Kitchen · 🏆 Hoscar 2025 |
| Byron Bay |  Wake Up! Byron Bay | 9.5 (2,740) | €29 | 🎉 party · 🏊 pool · 24h reception · Bar · 🏆 Hoscar 2025 |
| Noosa |  Bounce Noosa | 9.7 (1,288) | €28 | 🎉 party · 🏊 pool · Bar · Kitchen · 🏆 Hoscar 2025 |
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