Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
Bayleaf Cafe - 2 min walk
Railway Friendly Bar, Byron Bay, NSW - 5 min walk
Santos Organics - 1 min walk
Palace Cinemas - 4 min walk
Legend Pizza - 3 min walk
About this property
YHA Byron Bay
Hostel near a boardwalk/promenade
At YHA Byron Bay, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this hostel. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
Luggage storage, multilingual staff, and a water dispenser
A vending machine, smoke-free premises, and coworking spaces
Room features
All guestrooms at YHA Byron Bay feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like WiFi.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Secured, covered self parking on site (AUD 19 per night)
Limited onsite parking
Food and drink
Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 12 for adults and AUD 12 for children
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Bicycle storage
Outdoor pool
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Fenced pool
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Lockers
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Vending machine
Water dispenser
Guest services
Multilingual staff
No housekeeping service
Business services
Coworking space
Outdoors
Garden
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
Communal living room
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
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Air conditioning
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 12 for adults and AUD 12 for children
Covered self parking fee: AUD 19 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Byron Bay YHA Hostel/Backpackers Hostel
YHA Byron Bay Byron Bay
Byron Bay YHA Hostel/Backpackers
Byron Bay YHA Hostel Accomodation
YHA Byron Bay Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
YHA Byron Bay Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Byron Bay
Frequently asked questions
Does YHA Byron Bay have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is YHA Byron Bay pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at YHA Byron Bay?
Self parking is available for AUD 19 per night. Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at YHA Byron Bay?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at YHA Byron Bay?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is YHA Byron Bay located?
Situated near the beach, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Club Byron and Byron Tourist Information Centre. Main Beach and Byron Community Market are also within 10 minutes.
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YHA Byron Bay Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 133 reviews
10 - Excellent
79
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 133 reviews
8 - Good
43
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 133 reviews
6 - Okay
5
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 133 reviews
4 - Poor
3
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 133 reviews
2 - Terrible
3
8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
Amazing experience with YHA Byron Bay. Excellent accomodation and great staffs.
Bárbara
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10
Great location right in the centre of town. Really well equipped kitchen, super clean. Activities available each day. Highly recommend
Deborah
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10
A great location easy walkable to the beach and food options. Friendly staff with good facilities.
Paul
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10
Awesome place to stay! Super central and great facilities! Shame about the people in my room had made an absolute mess of the place but the actual hostel was epic
danika
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10
Good location and lovely restaurants nearby. We stayed three friends in a private room which was spacious. Enjoyed the pool and organized events such as bbq.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
8/10
Awesome location and very quiet
pat
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
10/10
Great place to stay. Clean and comfortable.
Crystal
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
8/10
Neat & tidy and conveniently located, but very pricey.
Erin
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10
Loved this accommodation for a short stay for my family. Brilliant facilities and lovely staff.
Stephanie
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
8/10
We stayed there for 2 nights and it was great! The room was convenient but a wardrobe could be useful for longer stay.
Romane
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
6/10
Location was central, pricing was cheap and it had everything you needed.
Bryce
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
8/10
Great hostel. Spacious kitchen cleaned daily as well as the property. Staff were great, they had someone on site who can book you in for surfing or kayaking for cheap which was helpful.
Gabrielle
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10
First time I have stayed at a hostel/backpackers, the experience was excellent. Friendly staff at check in, room was clean, and comfortable bed. The location was also very good, close to everything so can walk easily anywhere.
Andrew
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
10/10
Loved
Lucilara
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
8/10
It’s nice and new and very convenient to everything in town. Comfortable beds and pillows. Good size bathroom.
Leila
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
8/10
Tiny & basic family room with two beds, shower, toilet and pretty much nothing else. OK to stay for a few nights on a budget.
Igor
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
8/10
I had a private room, very modern bathroom and spacious. Bed was ok and couldn’t control temperature of the room so opened a window. I had a large spider crawl in and made its way to the ceiling so fly wire would be a good idea. I also got bitten by a mosquito so my last night there I didn’t sleep well because of the visiting insects.
Chelle
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
8/10
The rooms are big and comfortable. Bathrooms are clean. The place is beautiful. There aren’t many free activities.
Carolina Soledad
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
8/10
Friendly staff and good facilities. The bed was super comfy, and we slept well! The ventilation in the room unfortunately wasn't great, and having the window locked meant we couldn’t get fresh air in. Overall it was good value and convenient though, and we would stay again!
Alison
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10
Greste vibe, nice & friendly
Rachel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
8/10
In a 4 bed dorm with en suite.
Room was clean , large, luggage lockers for each bunk.
A/c was the quietest I'd stayed in on this month long trip.
Although lots of schoolies staying, the large, immacutaly clean kitchen and dining area coped with the numbers.
This is a modern building and is an ideal, affordable place to stay in Byron Bay
Stuart
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
4/10
Beds are super comfortable and all amenities are new with a clean aesthetic, had a noisy bunk mate that truly ruined my stay here. Told the staff at front desk about what happened that night during checkout and nothing was resolved just a sorry. Otherwise would recommend staying here
Michael
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
6/10
good
Chihaya
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
2/10
Filled with cockroaches! And the staff promised, that at 11 the areas are closed. At 3 am where still people there extremely loud and used the pool
Daniel
2/10
Wow, this dark room was pretty nasty and damp and they did not clean the private rooms until after 4 nights. Staff were not helpful with anything either. Reasonable prices for the area but really regret staying there.