When you stay at YHA Byron Bay in Byron Bay, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Club Byron and Byron Tourist Information Centre. .This hostel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Main Beach and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Byron Community Market.
Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
Beach Hotel - 9 min walk
Railway Friendly Bar - 5 min walk
Fishheads - 10 min walk
North Byron Hotel - 6 min drive
Bayleaf Café - 3 min walk
About this property
YHA Byron Bay
YHA Byron Bay offers 24 accommodations with air conditioning.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 24 air-conditioned guestrooms.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a communal living room, and a vending machine.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Covered self parking on site (AUD 20 per night)
Limited onsite self parking
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
Bicycle rentals
Bicycle storage
Outdoor pool
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Fenced pool
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Lockers
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Vending machine
Water dispenser
Guest services
Multilingual staff
No housekeeping service
Business services
Coworking space
Outdoors
Garden
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
Communal living room
Comprehensive food waste policy
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Local artist showcase
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
Smoking not allowed
Some LED lighting used
Waste recycling policy
Water dispenser usage encouraged
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
More
Air conditioning
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Energy-saving switches used
Recycling
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
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
Covered self parking fee: AUD 20 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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and debit 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Parking height restrictions apply
Property is also known as
Byron Bay YHA Hostel/Backpackers Hostel
YHA Byron Bay Byron Bay
Byron Bay YHA Hostel/Backpackers
Byron Bay YHA Hostel Accomodation
YHA Byron Bay Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
YHA Byron Bay Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Byron Bay
YHA Byron Bay Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 154 reviews
10 - Excellent
91
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 154 reviews
8 - Good
50
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 154 reviews
6 - Okay
6
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 154 reviews
4 - Poor
4
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 154 reviews
2 - Terrible
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Ess
May 18, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a private room with shared facilities and stayed for 1 night.
The showers and toilets were really clean and well maintained, we especially liked that you has to use your room key to get access to them.
Shared kitchen was great, had most thing but it did lack sharp knives.
Would recommend staying as location was great - close to beach and shops.
Pool looked inviting but was not utilised by us. Rooms were clean, there would be some advantage of a little bar fridge in each room which would make things a little easier. Overall though bedding was clean and confortable, bathrooms were very clean and the staff were very approachable and able to assist with all enquiries.
Good location and lovely restaurants nearby. We stayed three friends in a private room which was spacious. Enjoyed the pool and organized events such as bbq.
Awesome place to stay! Super central and great facilities! Shame about the people in my room had made an absolute mess of the place but the actual hostel was epic
First time I have stayed at a hostel/backpackers, the experience was excellent. Friendly staff at check in, room was clean, and comfortable bed. The location was also very good, close to everything so can walk easily anywhere.
Andrew
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Deborah
May 7, 2025
Liked: Amenities
Great location right in the centre of town. Really well equipped kitchen, super clean. Activities available each day. Highly recommend
Great hostel. Spacious kitchen cleaned daily as well as the property. Staff were great, they had someone on site who can book you in for surfing or kayaking for cheap which was helpful.
Convenient & walkable to shops & dining around the property. Staff were friendly. Room is clean & bed is comfy. It lacked a proper table, even a small one will suffice cos there's no space to place small stuff.
Stayed in deluxe room with own en-suite. Room was clean & comfortable. Ideal for my short-term stay (3 nights), albeit a little expensive for a hostel. Had to close bathroom door overnight as fan would stay on for some reason which was loud. Didn’t use the facilities on site but staff seemed friendly & overall the building was well maintained. Pool also looked clean but didn’t use it.