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Hostel in Byron Bay

Drifter Byron Bay

9.2533 Hostelworld reviews🎉 Party hostel🏊 Pool📍 Most central in Byron Bay
Dorm beds from€45Privates from€45
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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.

  • Atmosphere9.3
  • Security9.5
  • Cleanliness8.1
  • Staff9.3
  • Location9.7
  • Value9.3
  • Facilities9.3

📅 What's on this week

Events the hostel lists on Hostelworld (12 in the next week), as of 11 October 2026.

  • 🍻Coffee happy HourSun 11 Oct · 09:00 · regular
  • 🍻Coffee happy HourMon 12 Oct · 09:00 · regular
  • ✨Monday Movie ClubMon 12 Oct · 19:00 · regular
  • 🍻Coffee happy HourTue 13 Oct · 09:00 · regular
  • 🍜Wednesday Cook UpWed 14 Oct · 05:00 · regular
  • 🍻Coffee happy HourWed 14 Oct · 09:00 · regular
  • 🍻Coffee happy HourThu 15 Oct · 09:00 · regular
  • ✨Beachfront YogaThu 15 Oct · 15:30 · regular
  • 🍻Coffee happy HourFri 16 Oct · 09:00 · regular
  • ✨Friday Sundown MixerFri 16 Oct · 17:30 · regular

🎁 What you get

  • ❄️Air-con
  • 🛋️Common room
  • 📶Free Wi-Fi
  • 🍳Kitchen
  • 🧺Laundry
  • 🔐Lockers
  • 🧳Luggage storage
  • 🏊Pool
  • 🌴Terrace
  • 💡Reading lights
  • 🌇Social balcony

📍 Location

1 Lateen Ln, Byron Bay · 80 m from the centre

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📋 House rules

  • 🔑 Check-in 14:00–22:00
  • 👋 Check-out by 10:00

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FAQ

Is Drifter Byron Bay a party hostel?+

Yes. Hostelworld lists it under Fun & Party, and it runs 6 party-type events this week (pub crawls, bar nights, games); guests score its atmosphere 9.3/10.

How much is a bed at Drifter Byron Bay?+

Dorm beds from €45 a night, private rooms from €45, the lowest prices Hostelworld listed on 11 October 2026. Prices change by date.

How far is Drifter Byron Bay from the centre of Byron Bay?+

80 m from the city centre, at 1 Lateen Ln.

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

Check-in from 14:00 until 22:00; check-out by 10:00.

Is Drifter Byron Bay good?+

Hostelworld guests rate it 9.2/10 from 533 reviews, with security 9.5 and cleanliness 8.1; its lowest score is cleanliness (8.1).

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.