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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, 11 reviews
Price from
$122.84
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, 2,017 reviews
Price from
$45.08
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, 1,053 reviews
Price from
$57.81
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, 2,466 reviews
Price from
$64.10
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, 2,834 reviews
Price from
$142.56
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, 1,156 reviews
Price from
$80.29
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, 1,842 reviews
Price from
$62.24
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
$77.08
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, 1,571 reviews
Price from
$88
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
$124.87
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 985 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,842 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,466 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,053 reviews
The best hostel I had been to till now. I’m a solo traveller and a content creator. I can surely tell me that you’ll definitely enjoy your stay in this hostel. The staff is very good and co-operative. The food was really good. Cleanliness is their priority and they always behaved very well with the guest and always there to help.
Guest review bySAHIB SINGH
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $84.79
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,571 reviews
Great location, literally 10 minutes walk from Gold Coast Airport and 5 minutes to the beach. Greyhound bus station is also just across the road. Hostel had a lovely chilled vibe. All staff I met were super friendly. The room was big and spacious, with plenty of space between the bunks. Each guest had a large locker that you locked with your own padlock. Nice communal areas - lounge, eating area, etc.
Guest review byJeni
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 985 reviews
Stopped in a private room and the room was very modern and spacious. Nice balcony with chairs and table. The hostel was arguably one of the best we’ve stayed in on the east coast. Great location close to everything only a 5 minute walk to the beach.
Guest review byJake
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $174.24
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,834 reviews
Really pretty hostel and so clean everything was perfect the food was really nice and cheap all the staff was amazing would 100% stay here again
Guest review byMillie
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 319 reviews
Everything, so far the best hostel I’ve been to in australia
Guest review byMatej
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $88.32
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,156 reviews
It was nice to have toilet in the room, the common areas are perfect to socialise and the events make very easy meeting new people. Housekeeping came daily to clean the rooms, and the staff is simply the best. I would book this hostel again with no doubt.
Guest review byAlba
Travelers with friends
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 659 reviews
The whole hostel was great vibes, the manager was super friendly and knew most guests by name and chatted to us when he saw us. The staff were the best I’ve seen in Australia and all lived there which created a really nice atmosphere. They, and the other long termers made lots of effort with the new people and it felt like a community.
Guest review byBen
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $84.79
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,089 reviews
Great location! You can walk to the beach in 5 min. The Hotel has everything you need and a nice surfer hostel vibe to it.
Guest review byChristian
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $110.39
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,466 reviews
On arrival, I was surprised by the great amount of facilities: breakfast and dinner included (with vegan options), free tea and coffee, a small gym, and a luxurious bathroom. This was definitely the best hostel I ever stayed at and I would come back for sure.
Guest review byThierry
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,842 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