The 10 best hostels in Gold Coast, Australia

The best hostels in Gold Coast

Some of the best backpacker spots in Gold Coast

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Surf Inn Boutique Backpackers - FREE BREAKFAST

Surf Inn Boutique Backpackers on the Gold Coast provides adults-only accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool with sun beds and music.

Valeria

From

Russia

Very clean and modern hostel. Friendly people

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,062 reviews

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US$48.49

1 night, 2 adults

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Tequila Sunrise Hostel Surfers Paradise

Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast

Well located in the centre of Gold Coast, Tequila Sunrise Hostel Surfers Paradise provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

Nicole

From

Philippines

Well equipped and maintained hostel. Beds provide privacy and have your own light if preferred. Comfortable and excellent value for money.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,770 reviews

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US$65.38

1 night, 2 adults

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Tequila Sunrise Podstel

Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast

Attractively situated in Gold Coast, Tequila Sunrise Podstel features air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

Layz

From

Portugal

Bathrooms are big and most of the time clean, it is quite hard for the staff to keep everything 100% all the time due to the capacity of the hostel. They do a great job tho! Bathrooms got shampoo, shower gel and conditioner available, as well as hair dryer and straightener! Kitchen is very decent and got many fridges, didn't have a problem to find space for my bag, which quite often happens in hostels in general. Filtered water and ice machine available, but haven't seen any freezers tho. Breakfast and dinner are included, probably my fav advantage of staying here. It's just great to have your meals ready, but also brings a summer camp vibe where everyone eat together and can be quite social if you feel like. They have coffee, all kinds of milk and juice and also serve fresh made pancakes, yogurt, a variety of cereals and spreads for toasts. Dinner has at least 2 options and sometimes vegetarian option. Beds are comfortable, they also provide towel. As it is a podstel you do have more privacy, each bed has a massive drawer (as long as the bed) to keep your belongings. Laundry with 2 washing machines and 4 dryers ($5 each by card). Massive common area (inside and outside), they also have a "gym" in the outdoor area (some yoga mats, weights, boxing bag). Staff does a very good job to keep everything as tidy as possible and a special shoutout for cooking for all of us everyday! Less than 10min walking from the beach and you can park your car at Cypress car park for $6/day (15min walk from hostel).

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 999 reviews

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US$44.34

1 night, 2 adults

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Maze Backpackers - Gold Coast - Free Dinners

Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast

Well located in Gold Coast, Maze Backpackers - Gold Coast - Free Dinners provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

Ofer

From

Israel

Great location. Amazing facilities- everything was clean. The dorms had lots of space in them.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1

Very good - What previous guests thought, 307 reviews

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US$102.25

1 night, 2 adults

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Capsuleaccom Hostel

Southport, Gold Coast

Set in Gold Coast and with Broadwater Parklands Beach reachable within 500 metres, Capsuleaccom Hostel offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

Keith

From

Ireland

Always clean, amazing staff. Love always coming back!!!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 687 reviews

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US$72.10

1 night, 2 adults

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Bunk Surfers Paradise International Backpacker Hostel

Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast

BUNK SURFERS PARADISE IS EXCLUSIVELY RESERVED FOR GENUINE INTERNATIONAL BACKPACKERS AGED 18 TO 35.

Carly

From

Canada

The bunks were comfy everything was pretty clean.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7

Good - What previous guests thought, 1,182 reviews

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US$87.83

1 night, 2 adults

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Backpackers In Paradise 18-35 Hostel

Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast

Since 1986, Backpackers in Paradise has been creating that iconic 80’s vibe and is one of the first and longest-running hostels on the Gold Coast!

David

From

Spain

Extremely well located within Gold Coast. Very good vibe. Nice room and toilets.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0

Good - What previous guests thought, 2,117 reviews

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US$65.54

1 night, 2 adults

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Coolangatta Sands Hotel

Coolangatta, Gold Coast

Coolangatta Sands Hotel features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Gold Coast.

ZHANG

From

China

Very great staff.Even though my language wasn't that good, the front desk staff was very kind in explaining everything to me!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2

Good - What previous guests thought, 1,139 reviews

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US$78.65

1 night, 2 adults

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YHA Coolangatta Gold Coast

Bilinga, Gold Coast

Featuring an outdoor pool and a fully equipped communal kitchen, YHA Coolangatta Gold Coast is just a 10-minute walk from Gold Coast Airport.

Jurgita

From

Lithuania

I think it’s the best hostel I ever stayed in. Room was spacious, big convenient lockers, everything was clean, a lot of place to chill out, cozy general areas, friendly staff.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7

Good - What previous guests thought, 1,880 reviews

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US$85.21

1 night, 2 adults

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SOPO Backpackers

Southport, Gold Coast

SOPO Backpackers features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Gold Coast.

Mary

From

Australia

Fantastic perfect location close to food swimming and night life

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Very good - What previous guests thought, 75 reviews

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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BeHome Boulevard is well set in the centre of Gold Coast, and provides a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

Homely Inn Hostel

Southport, Gold Coast

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7

Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 277 reviews

Homely Inn Hostel features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Gold Coast.

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Backpackers In Paradise 18-35 Hostel

Hostel in Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast

Avg. price/night: US$83.24

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0

Good - What previous guests thought, 2,117 reviews

Cheapest amongst backpackers for centrally located hostel.

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Tan

Young couple

Surf Inn Boutique Backpackers - FREE BREAKFAST

Hostel in Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast

Avg. price/night: US$157.31

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,062 reviews

Have travelled most of Australia and through Asia as this is the best hostel I have stayed at. The staff were extremely friendly and the amenities are amazing. Pizza oven in the new kitchen was impressive. Menu is cheap too. Look forward to staying again.

Guest review by

Murray

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