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YHA Cape Byron

2.0 star property
Hostel with an outdoor pool, near Wategos Beach

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YHA Cape Byron, along the stunning coastline, offers a peaceful retreat with an outdoor pool and cozy library. Guests appreciate the practical laundry facilities, in-room WiFi, and the restaurant's satisfying meals. Previous visitors consistently praise their experience here.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Air conditioning
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  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Air conditioning
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  • 28 sq m
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  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Plus Four with Shared Bathroom

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Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
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Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Air conditioning
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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Queen Plus One with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
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Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Byron Bay, YHA Cape Byron is near the airport and near the beach. Wategos Beach and Cumbebin Swamp Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens and Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Corner of Byron and Middleton Streets, Byron Bay, NSW, 2481

What's nearby

  • Main Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Clarkes Beach - 18 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • The Pass - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Wategos Beach - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Cape Byron Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Mullumbimby Station - 22 min drive
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Great Northern Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Byron Corner Store - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Rocks Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Mez Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Espressohead - ‬1 min walk

About this property

YHA Cape Byron

Hostel near Wategos Beach
A terrace, a garden, and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at YHA Cape Byron. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Bike rentals, self parking (surcharge), and a TV in the lobby
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A water dispenser, barbecue grills, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at YHA Cape Byron have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling, communal kitchens, and limited housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Self parking on site (AUD 19 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 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 are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

  • 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Cape Byron YHA Hostel
Cape YHA Hostel
Cape YHA

Frequently asked questions

Does YHA Cape Byron have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is YHA Cape Byron pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at YHA Cape Byron?

Self parking is available for AUD 19 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at YHA Cape Byron?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at YHA Cape Byron?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is YHA Cape Byron located?

Situated near the airport, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Main Beach and Byron Tourist Information Centre. Byron Community Market and Club Byron are also within 10 minutes.

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YHA Cape Byron Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 64 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Rufina

Liked: Staff & service
The Place was Quite. Good personals.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying at a Hostel. Was surprised how clean and tidy the room was - great value for money
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doerte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good kitchen and nice terrace sitting place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Economical and friendly convenient to shops and beach. Very friendly and helpful staff. Other people staying were also decent and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room. Convenient location. Easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Evy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very basic and old. The shared bathrooms and showers were very modern and nice. Reception was also great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Runar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay in Byron Bay

I stayed three nights in a 5-bunk dorm. The hostel is a good base to explore the surrounding area. Don't miss Wategos beach, Cape Byron lighthouse, Nimbin and Mullumbimby. All great destinations.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Felipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Individual bathrooms rather than shared bathrooms would make a huge difference but otherwise good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suresh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARGAUX

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

fantastic

so great! first time sleeping in a hostel it was wonderful !
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mayra

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All perfect
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was much better than my expectations owing to an upgrade in recent times. The male and female staff members were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
:)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unlike other YHA hostels , this one is twice as expensive and is full of loud and arrogant people who show no accountability to their drunk behaviour and do not respect others who are staying there. Very hard to get some sleep. Better off sleeping in a car.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Riedle

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
A lot of people
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kris

The place was good, clean bathrooms, friendly staff. Unfortunately though, I didn’t get much sleep due to other people walking around throughout the night talking really loudly. Not your fault. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Shiorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was amazing, the floor and the shared bathroom was clean. But they said no noise is permitted with the notes on the wall, but unfortunately the people around my room were so loud, talked outside of my front door. Even I closed all the windows I could hear. But the other than that it was nice accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and good amenities for longer stays.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Fantastic stay

We loved our stay here. The price was just right, the location was second to none, the room and common areas were very clean, and the bed was unexpectedly amazingly comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suryachandra

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

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