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YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, near Leura Cascades

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Mountain view
Family Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Property amenity
Courtyard
Fireplace
YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba is a central adventure base with practical amenities. Relax in the garden or enjoy the arcade. The property offers high-speed WiFi, laundry facilities, and consistently positive staff reviews.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Bed In 5 Bed Female Dormitory Room (Female Only)

  • Sleeps 1

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Queen Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Double Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Triple With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom (Double/Twin) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom (Double/Twin)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, Ensuite | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Family Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Bed in 8-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (Double/Twin Ensuite)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite (Double/Twin Ensuite)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Queen Room Ensuite

Queen Room Ensuite | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Queen Room Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Bed In 4 Share Male Dormitory Room (Male Only)

  • Sleeps 1

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Bed In 6 Share Female Dormitory Room (Female Only)

  • Sleeps 1

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Bed In 5 Share Mixed Dormitory Room (Mixed Gender)

  • Sleeps 1

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Bed In 4 Share Female Dormitory Room (Female Only)

  • Sleeps 1

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Family 4 Share With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Bed In 5 Bed Male Dormitory Room (Male Only)

  • Sleeps 1

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Family Room with Private BathRoom

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Bed In 6 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (Mixed Gender)

  • Sleeps 1

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Bed In 8 Bed Female Dormitory Room (Female Only)

  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Bed In 8 Bed Male Dormitory Room (Male Only)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Bed In 8 Bed Male Dormitory Room (Male Only)

  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Bed In 8 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (Mixed Gender)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Bed In 8 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (Mixed Gender)

  • Sleeps 1

About the neighborhood

Map
207 Katoomba Street, Katoomba, NSW, 2780

What's nearby

  • Leura Cascades - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Katoomba Scenic World - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Echo Point Lookout - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Three Sisters - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Leura Mall - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Katoomba Station - 11 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aunty Ed's Restaurant and Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Carrington - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sushi n Co. - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Fish & Fowl - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪8Things - ‬4 min walk

About this property

YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba

Hostel near Katoomba Scenic World
Located close to Leura Cascades and Katoomba Falls, YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba provides a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room. In addition to a library and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a computer station, and a front-desk safe
  • Secured bicycle storage, multilingual staff, and outdoor furniture
Room features
All 57 rooms have comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Exterior

Leura Gardens Resort

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

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

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby toys
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 4,305 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways (31 inches high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 3 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 12 for adults and AUD 12 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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; 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Blue Mountains YHA Hostel Katoomba
Blue Mountains YHA Hostel
Blue Mountains YHA Katoomba
Blue Mountains YHA
Blue Mountains YHA Hostel
YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba Katoomba
YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba located?

Situated in a national park, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Leura Cascades, Katoomba Scenic World, and Echo Point Lookout. Katoomba Falls and Leura Mall are also within 2 mi (3 km). Katoomba Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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