Hostels in Byron Bay
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The best hostels in Byron Bay, by what you're after
Picked from Hostelworld's own ratings and listings, not opinion — each pick says how.
- 🏆Best overall
beds from €29Wake Up! Byron Bay9.52,740 Hostelworld reviews🎉 Party🏊 Pool🏆 Hoscar 2025🕐 24h reception🍹 BarDorm from€29Private from€44📍 1.6 km from the centreHow we picked: highest review-weighted Hostelworld rating among hostels with 100+ reviews. - 🎉Best for partyingbeds from €29Wake Up! Byron Bay9.52,740 Hostelworld reviews🎉 Party🏊 Pool🏆 Hoscar 2025🕐 24h reception🍹 BarDorm from€29Private from€44📍 1.6 km from the centreHow we picked: our party rule (Fun & Party on Hostelworld plus party events, or a 9.5+ atmosphere score and a bar), then the best review-weighted atmosphere score.
- 💸Best cheap bed
beds from €29Aquarius Backpackers Byron Bay8.93,166 Hostelworld reviews🎉 Party🕐 24h reception🍹 BarDorm from€29Private from€46📍 260 m from the centreHow we picked: lowest dorm price among hostels rated 8.5+ with 100+ reviews. - 🙋Best for solo travellers
beds from €33The Surf House9.51,580 Hostelworld reviews🎉 Party🏆 Hoscar 2025🕐 24h reception🍹 BarDorm from€33Private from€50📍 190 m from the centreHow we picked: best review-weighted atmosphere score among hostels with 100+ reviews. - 🏊Best with a pool
beds from €35YHA Byron Bay9.21,447 Hostelworld reviews🏊 Pool🍳 KitchenDorm from€35Private from€25📍 370 m from the centreHow we picked: has a pool, highest review-weighted rating. - 🛏️Best value private roombeds from €35YHA Byron Bay9.21,447 Hostelworld reviews🏊 Pool🍳 KitchenDorm from€35Private from€25📍 370 m from the centreHow we picked: lowest private-room price among hostels rated 8.5+ with 100+ reviews.
- 📍Most central
beds from €45Drifter Byron Bay9.2533 Hostelworld reviews🎉 Party🏊 Pool🍳 KitchenDorm from€45Private from€45📍 80 m from the centreHow we picked: closest to the city centre among hostels rated 8.5+ with 100+ reviews.
🎉 Party hostels in Byron Bay
On Hostelworld's Fun & Party list and with party events this week, or a 9.5+ atmosphere score and a bar.
- beds from €29Best for partyingWake 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 €33Best for solo travellersThe Surf House9.51,580 Hostelworld reviews🎉 Party🏆 Hoscar 2025🕐 24h reception🍹 BarDorm from€33Private from€50📍 190 m from the centre
- beds from €45Most centralDrifter Byron Bay9.2533 Hostelworld reviews🎉 Party🏊 Pool🍳 KitchenDorm from€45Private from€45📍 80 m from the centre
- beds from €29Best cheap bedAquarius Backpackers Byron Bay8.93,166 Hostelworld reviews🎉 Party🕐 24h reception🍹 BarDorm from€29Private from€46📍 260 m from the centre
beds from €32Arts Factory by Nomads8.52,739 Hostelworld reviews🎉 Party🏊 Pool🕐 24h reception🍹 BarDorm from€32Private from€36📍 780 m from the centre
💸 Cheapest beds in Byron Bay
- beds from €29Best for partyingWake 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 €29Best cheap bedAquarius Backpackers Byron Bay8.93,166 Hostelworld reviews🎉 Party🕐 24h reception🍹 BarDorm from€29Private from€46📍 260 m from the centre
beds from €30YHA Cape Byron8.51,399 Hostelworld reviews🏊 Pool🍳 KitchenDorm from€30Private from€29📍 280 m from the centre- beds from €32Arts Factory by Nomads8.52,739 Hostelworld reviews🎉 Party🏊 Pool🕐 24h reception🍹 BarDorm from€32Private from€36📍 780 m from the centre
- beds from €33Best for solo travellersThe Surf House9.51,580 Hostelworld reviews🎉 Party🏆 Hoscar 2025🕐 24h reception🍹 BarDorm from€33Private from€50📍 190 m from the centre
- beds from €35Best value private roomYHA Byron Bay9.21,447 Hostelworld reviews🏊 Pool🍳 KitchenDorm from€35Private from€25📍 370 m from the centre
📍 Where they are
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All 8 hostels in Byron Bay compared
| Hostel | Rating | Dorm from | Private from | To centre | Vibe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wake Up! Byron Bay | 9.5(2,740) | €29 | €44 | 1.6 km | 🎉🏊🏆 |
 The Surf House | 9.5(1,580) | €33 | €50 | 0.2 km | 🎉🏆 |
 YHA Byron Bay | 9.2(1,447) | €35 | €25 | 0.4 km | 🏊 |
 Drifter Byron Bay | 9.2(533) | €45 | €45 | 0.1 km | 🎉🏊 |
 Aquarius Backpackers Byron Bay | 8.9(3,166) | €29 | €46 | 0.3 km | 🎉 |
 Life in Byron Hostel | 8.0(6) | €42 | €46 | 0.8 km | |
 Arts Factory by Nomads | 8.5(2,739) | €32 | €36 | 0.8 km | 🎉🏊 |
 YHA Cape Byron | 8.5(1,399) | €30 | €29 | 0.3 km | 🏊 |
Prices are the lowest per night Hostelworld listed on 11 October 2026; your dates may differ. Ratings are Hostelworld guests'.
FAQ
How much is a hostel in Byron Bay?+
Dorm beds in Byron Bay start at €29 a night (Wake Up! Byron Bay); private rooms from €25 (YHA Byron Bay), the lowest prices Hostelworld listed on 11 October 2026.
What is the best hostel in Byron Bay?+
Wake Up! Byron Bay, rated 9.5 from 2,740 Hostelworld reviews — the highest-rated of the 8 hostels with 100+ reviews (11 October 2026).
What is the best party hostel in Byron Bay?+
Wake Up! Byron Bay: on Hostelworld's Fun & Party list with party events this week, and the highest atmosphere score among party hostels with 100+ reviews.
How many hostels are there in Byron Bay?+
Hostelworld lists 8 hostels in Byron Bay, averaging 8.9 from 14,645 reviews (11 October 2026).
Which hostels in Byron Bay have a pool?+
5 do, including Wake Up! Byron Bay, YHA Byron Bay, Drifter Byron Bay.
How we pick · AirConnect data team
Every hostel Hostelworld lists in Byron Bay, read from its public pages on 11 October 2026: prices, ratings, category scores, facilities, events and Hostelworld's own filters. Awards use the rules shown; distances to the centre are Hostelworld's, checked against each hostel's coordinates. We refresh weekly. AirConnect may earn a commission if you book through our links, at no extra cost to you.