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Aquarius Backpackers Byron Bay

8.93,166 Hostelworld reviews🎉 Party hostel💸 Best cheap bed in Byron Bay
Dorm beds from€29Privates from€46
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Lowest prices per night Hostelworld listed on 11 October 2026; your dates may differ.

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⚡ The vibe, scored by guests

Hostelworld guests' category scores out of 10.

  • Atmosphere8.6
  • Security9.3
  • Cleanliness7.8
  • Staff9.4
  • Location9.8
  • Value8.8
  • Facilities8.4

📅 What's on this week

Events the hostel lists on Hostelworld (14 in the next week), as of 11 October 2026.

  • ✨Movie Night SundaySun 11 Oct · 20:00 · regular
  • ✨Rooftop YogaMon 12 Oct · 07:30 · regular
  • ✨Rooftop YogaMon 12 Oct · 08:00 · regular
  • 🏝️Sunrise Lighthouse Walk TuesdayTue 13 Oct · 05:00 · regular
  • ✨Rooftop YogaWed 14 Oct · 07:30 · regular
  • ✨Rooftop YogaWed 14 Oct · 08:00 · regular
  • 🎲Mario Kart Showdown WednesdayWed 14 Oct · 19:30 · regular
  • 🎨Paint & Sip ThursdaysThu 15 Oct · 19:30 · regular
  • ✨Rooftop YogaFri 16 Oct · 07:30 · regular
  • ✨Rooftop YogaFri 16 Oct · 08:00 · regular

🎁 What you get

  • 🕐24h reception
  • ❄️Air-con
  • 🍹Bar
  • 🎲Board games
  • 🥐Free breakfast
  • ☕Café
  • 🛋️Common room
  • 🧳Free luggage storage
  • 🔐Free lockers
  • 📶Free Wi-Fi
  • 🏋️Gym
  • 🍳Kitchen
  • 😴Late checkout
  • 🧺Laundry
  • 🔐Lockers
  • 🧳Luggage storage
  • 🌴Terrace
  • 🎱Pool table
  • 🍜Restaurant
  • 🌆Rooftop
  • 🌇Social balcony
  • 🗺️Tour desk

📍 Location

16 Lawson St, Byron Bay · 260 m from the centre

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📋 House rules

  • 🔑 Check-in 00:00–23:00
  • 👋 Check-out by 10:00

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FAQ

Is Aquarius Backpackers Byron Bay a party hostel?+

Yes. Hostelworld lists it under Fun & Party, and it runs 1 party-type event this week (pub crawls, bar nights, games); guests score its atmosphere 8.6/10.

How much is a bed at Aquarius Backpackers Byron Bay?+

Dorm beds from €29 a night, private rooms from €46, the lowest prices Hostelworld listed on 11 October 2026. Prices change by date.

How far is Aquarius Backpackers Byron Bay from the centre of Byron Bay?+

260 m from the city centre, at 16 Lawson St.

What are the check-in and check-out times?+

Check-in from 00:00 until 23:00; check-out by 10:00.

Is Aquarius Backpackers Byron Bay good?+

Hostelworld guests rate it 8.9/10 from 3,166 reviews, with security 9.3 and cleanliness 7.8; its lowest score is cleanliness (7.8).

From Hostelworld's public listing, read 11 October 2026. AirConnect may earn a commission if you book through our links, at no extra cost to you.