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Bounce Surfers

Surfers' Paradise, Gold Coast

Bounce Surfers is conveniently located in Gold Coast, and features a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
Price from
$122.83
1 night, 2 adults

Tequila Sunrise Podstel

Surfers' Paradise, Gold Coast

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

R
Renee
From
New Zealand
This place is fantastic! Great value, perfect location, free breakfast and dinner! The bathrooms are clean and modern, they have all the shampoo/conditioner/body wash/blow dryer etc. available for free. The lounge is spacious, the outdoor area is huge! You can lounge around in the sun, play soccer or workout with the gym equipment. The beds are comfy and I love having the shelves, power points, light and fan within reach in bed. For the amount of beds in the premises it's not noisy at all. The storage under the beds is fantastic too. Highly recommend this place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,012 reviews
Price from
$40.33
1 night, 2 adults

Capsuleaccom Hostel

Southport, Gold Coast

Located in Gold Coast and with Broadwater Parklands Beach reachable within a 5-minute walk, Capsuleaccom Hostel provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared...

D
Daniela
From
Australia
The staff was amazing and very helpful, bathroom and kitchen big enough, nice outdoor areas, it was clean and the location was great. 😊
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,051 reviews
Price from
$57.80
1 night, 2 adults

Tequila Sunrise Hostel Surfers Paradise

Surfers' Paradise, Gold Coast

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

E
Erikas
From
Lithuania
People are respectful, they don’t make noise at nights. Also breakfast and dinner included, which is cool.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,467 reviews
Price from
$62.92
1 night, 2 adults

Surf Inn Boutique Backpackers - FREE BREAKFAST

Surfers' Paradise, Gold Coast

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

m
meda
From
Lithuania
Free breakfast are amazing and the staff is really helpful!❤️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,836 reviews
Price from
$142.54
1 night, 2 adults

Maxmee Backpackers Resort

Surfers' Paradise, Gold Coast

The famous Surfers Paradise Beach is just a 5-minute walk away when you stay at Maxmee Resort. The hostel offers free WiFi, a tennis court and an outdoor pool.

J
Jose
From
Spain
The location is perfect, is near the tram. The kitchen is really big and confortable, it is fully equiped. The best was the people in there.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,155 reviews
Price from
$80.28
1 night, 2 adults

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!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,845 reviews
Price from
$62.23
1 night, 2 adults

Coolangatta Sands Hostel

Coolangatta, Gold Coast

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

R
Roohi
From
Canada
Super clean, I was impressed at the standard of cleaning.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,089 reviews
Price from
$77.07
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Y
Yewon
From
Australia
Had the best time here. The rooms and bathrooms were great as they were recently renovated. The showers and toilets were all super clean. Lots of privacy and space. Pool was nice and there were lots of activities like ping pong, darts, pool, etc. met the loveliest people there and the staff were real friendly too.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,572 reviews
Price from
$77.07
1 night, 2 adults

Maze Backpackers - Gold Coast

Surfers' Paradise, Gold Coast

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

H
Huy
From
Vietnam
Staff are nice and friendly. Everything worked for ne
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 496 reviews
Price from
$124.85
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,051 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,155 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 987 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,845 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,467 reviews

Save money on hostels in Gold Coast and nearby – budget options available

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,012 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 496 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,572 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,089 reviews

Capsuleaccom Hostel

34 Nerang Street
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,051 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,155 reviews

Bounce Surfers

10 Pine Avenue
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 987 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,845 reviews

BeHome

76 Appel Street
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,467 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.9
Fair - What previous guests thought, 318 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews

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Avg. price/night: $88.31
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,155 reviews
The staff is very friendly and they organise games and bbqs then is very easy to meet new people. Rooms have private bathroom and a/c. They have free basic breakfast and cheap bar in the evenings. They also have apartments if you need more privacy. The hostel is next to the tram station, in front of a coles express 24/7 and very close to domino pizza. There is free parking onsite and also you can park in the streets around.
Guest review byDaniel
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,845 reviews
The reality is that this hostel provides the cheapest possible stay in the best possible location. The 14-bed dorms are grim, but considering that most travellers only use beds to sleep it is passable. I would only recommend if you're on a serious budget and are willing to experience a bit of discomfort.
Guest review byArham
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $79.04
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,467 reviews
Vibes in the hostel. Brekkie and dinner for free. confortable. Best hostel ive seen in Australia by far. So clean, amazing vibes, nice atmosphere, great location without any noise during the night....
Guest review byIvan
Solo traveler

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