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Surf Inn Boutique Backpackers - FREE BREAKFAST

Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast

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

N
Ng Jun Hao Eric
From
Singapore
Its very nice and it has great vibes. Food prices are affordable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,017 reviews
Price from
US$48.18
1 night, 2 adults

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.

A
Anna
From
Hungary
Excellent location, kind and helpful staff, and the other guests were also really friendly and nice. The breakfasts and dinners were amazing and provided a good way to socialize with other people in the hostel. During the nights, it was quiet, and the beds were comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,761 reviews
Price from
US$64.96
1 night, 2 adults

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.

H
Hostel
From
Guatemala
Highly recommended, very comfortable stay, breakfast and dinner included, great atmosphere and friendly staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 942 reviews
Price from
US$44.06
1 night, 2 adults

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.

O
Ofer
From
Israel
Great location. Amazing facilities- everything was clean. The dorms had lots of space in them.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 296 reviews
Price from
US$101.59
1 night, 2 adults

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.

H
Haydn
From
United Kingdom
One of the best hostels in the Gold Coast and would highly recommend staying here as staff super friendly and facilities are clean and the people are very friendly and will meet a lot of new friends
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 670 reviews
Price from
US$71.64
1 night, 2 adults

Bunk Surfers Paradise International Backpacker Hostel

Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast

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

N
Norazlina
From
Malaysia
The room is privacy attach with the toilet. Great view the pool. The jakuzi is the best. Easily making new friends from all over the world. The sister property~ The Island rooftop has great music and drinks.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,194 reviews
Price from
US$118.53
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!

N
Naura
From
Belgium
Really nice ! The staff is really nice. Chloe is really helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,138 reviews
Price from
US$65.12
1 night, 2 adults

Coolangatta Sands Hotel

Coolangatta, Gold Coast

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

H
Helen
From
United Kingdom
Nice rooms, good bathrooms and kitchen, kept very clean and tidy, sociable, great veranda and common room, sociable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,143 reviews
Price from
US$78.15
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.

V
Viviana
From
Colombia
All... comfortable and clean place!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,887 reviews
Price from
US$84.66
1 night, 2 adults

SOPO Backpackers

Southport, Gold Coast

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

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

  • BeHome

    Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Located in the centre of Gold Coast, BeHome is set 500 metres from Surfers Paradise Beach and 400 metres from SkyPoint Observation Deck.

  • BeHome Boulevard

    Gold Coast
    Budget options available

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 272 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews

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

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  • Avg. price/night: US$100.94
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,312 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 by
    Daniel
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$80.75
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,138 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 by
    Arham
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$85.34
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,761 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 by
    Ivan
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$104.20
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,017 reviews
    The hostel was very clean and modern and I also felt very safe staying here as a solo female traveller. The staff were all so lovely and welcoming and I met such great people. The food was also amazing and really cheap! I will definitely be returning:)
    Guest review by
    Ruby
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$130.25
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,194 reviews
    Best hostel up the east coast. So sociable and bunk bed set up is perfect so you have privacy!
    Guest review by
    Hayley
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: US$80.75
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,138 reviews
    Cheapest amongst backpackers for centrally located hostel.
    Guest review by
    Tan
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$104.20
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,017 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
    Solo traveller