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Hostel in Byron Bay

The Surf House

9.51,580 Hostelworld reviews🎉 Party hostel🏆 Hoscar 2025: #1 in Oceania🙋 Best for solo travellers in Byron Bay
Dorm beds from€33Privates from€50
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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
  • Security9.7
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Staff9.5
  • Location9.9
  • Value9.5
  • Facilities9.5

📅 What's on this week

Events the hostel lists on Hostelworld (17 in the next week), as of 11 October 2026.

  • ✨Free BBQ & Stone and Wood SundaysSun 11 Oct · 18:00 · regular
  • ✨FREE Rooftop Yoga - MONWEDTHUFRIMon 12 Oct · 09:00 · regular
  • 🏛️Crafternoons - Monday to ThursdayMon 12 Oct · 15:00 · regular
  • 🎤Musical Bingo - MondayMon 12 Oct · 19:00 · regular
  • ✨Lighthouse Walk - TuesdayTue 13 Oct · 09:00 · regular
  • 🏛️Crafternoons - Monday to ThursdayTue 13 Oct · 15:00 · regular
  • 🍻Beer pong tournament - TuesdayTue 13 Oct · 19:00 · regular
  • ✨FREE Rooftop Yoga - MONWEDTHUFRIWed 14 Oct · 09:00 · regular
  • 🏛️Crafternoons - Monday to ThursdayWed 14 Oct · 15:00 · regular
  • 🎲Trivia Night - WednesdayWed 14 Oct · 19:00 · regular

🎁 What you get

  • 🕐24h reception
  • ❄️Air-con
  • 🍹Bar
  • 🔥BBQ
  • 🎲Board games
  • ☕Café
  • 🛋️Common room
  • 📶Free Wi-Fi
  • 🍳Kitchen
  • 🧺Laundry
  • 🧳Luggage storage
  • 🌴Terrace
  • 🎱Pool table
  • 💡Reading lights
  • 🗺️Tour desk

📍 Location

23 Lawson St, Byron Bay · 190 m from the centre

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📋 House rules

  • 🔑 Check-in 14:00–22:00
  • 👋 Check-out by 10:00
  • 🔞 Age limits apply

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FAQ

Is The Surf House a party hostel?+

Yes. Hostelworld lists it under Fun & Party, and it runs 3 party-type events this week (pub crawls, bar nights, games); guests score its atmosphere 9.3/10.

How much is a bed at The Surf House?+

Dorm beds from €33 a night, private rooms from €50, the lowest prices Hostelworld listed on 11 October 2026. Prices change by date.

How far is The Surf House from the centre of Byron Bay?+

190 m from the city centre, at 23 Lawson St.

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

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

Is The Surf House good?+

Hostelworld guests rate it 9.5/10 from 1,580 reviews, with security 9.7 and cleanliness 9.0; its lowest score is cleanliness (9.0).

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.