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Set within 500 metres of Broadwater Parklands Beach and 700 metres of Anzac Park Beach, Capsuleaccom Hostel offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Gold Coast. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides room service and luggage storage space for guests.

Comfy mattress, clean facilities, location, lovely staff

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9.4
Superb
118 reviews
Price from
€ 31
per night

Well located in Gold Coast, Tequila Sunrise Hostel Surfers Paradise provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. The property is located less than 1 km from SkyPoint Observation Deck, 4 km from Marina Mirage Shopping Centre and 4 km from Australia Fair Shopping Centre. The accommodation offers entertainment staff and a shared kitchen.

Very comfortable pod-style dorm beds, a room of 100 but you feel like you have your own space and it’s quiet. Breakfast is great, and dinner included each night very yummy - nice home cooked meal! Staff are friendly. Luggage storage. Good location. Cannot recommend enough

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8.4
Very good
2,097 reviews
Price from
€ 28
per night

Surf Inn Boutique Backpackers - FREE BREAKFAST in Gold Coast provides adults-only accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool with sun beds and music. Surf Inn does not have a shared guest kitchen however we do have a commercial kitchen with an amazing pizza oven. We offer tasty cheap eats for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Free WiFi is available and limited free parking can be arranged. A 2.5% card surcharge is applied to all pre-charged bookings.

The hostel was clean, the staff were friendly and the location was perfect! Definitely going to stay here again should I come back to Surfers.

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8.8
Fabulous
1,530 reviews
Price from
€ 18
per night

Bunk Surfers Paradise International Backpacker Hostel is just a 4-minute walk from the golden sands of Surfers Paradise Beach, and boasts an outdoor swimming pool and a hot tub. Guests enjoy free WiFi in public areas, and the convenience of a 24-hour front desk.

loved the location and clean rooms!

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8.1
Very good
1,075 reviews
Price from
€ 27
per night

The property offers private and dormitory-style rooms. All feature air conditioning and access to shared or private bathroom facilities. All rooms are cleaned daily. The dormitory rooms offer personal lockers.

Budds in Surfers is an amazing hostel for adventurous travelers. They offer free access to bikes and surfboards, free breakfast, and fun activities to meet fellow travelers. The hostel is kept spotlessly clean, and the staff is kind and caring, ensuring a memorable stay. If you're looking for a social and fun hostel experience, Budds in Surfers is the perfect place!

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8.2
Very good
594 reviews
Price from
€ 28
per night

The hostel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a TV and a shared bathroom with a shower. A seating area is accessible to all guests, while some rooms also feature a DVD player. All guest rooms feature bed linen.

Everything, location, value for money, service, Manager that helped with our injury absolutely amazing sorry cant remember hi name. Tall man super super friendly caring and professional, there was another manager man or maintenance man Perry who was very friendly caring and helpful... Ladies at reception customer services was beautiful... They tone of their voice and patients, was top notch... have been here 5 times with my children and every time has been absolutely amazing. Night managers opening up the boom gate everytime we had to do drop offs excellent. keep up the amazing work and yes we want to book here again for the summer classic.

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8.8
Fabulous
15 reviews
Price from
€ 669
per night

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.

Maxmee Backpackers Resort has won the TripAdvisor Award for Excellence for both 2014 and 2015. Guests have a choice between dormitory rooms and self-contained 2-bedroom apartments.

I loved the basketball/volleyball field and the way the facilities where ordered. It created such a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, people would interact with everyone, it felt like a home.

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7.1
Good
1,047 reviews
Price from
€ 26
per night

Backpackers In Paradise is an 18 to 35 hostel situated in the heart of Surfers Paradise, just a minute’s walk from the transit centre, beach, clubs, restaurants and tourist attractions.

All rooms have an en suite bathroom and lockers.

the people are kind and friendly and the service is amazing

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5.8
Review score
2,097 reviews
Price from
€ 25
per night

At the hostel, the rooms are equipped with a wardrobe. At Coolangatta Sands Hotel all rooms are fitted with a shared bathroom and bed linen.

Popular points of interest near Coolangatta Sands Hotel include Coolangatta Beach, Kirra Beach and Greenmount Beach. The nearest airport is Gold Coast Airport, 5 km from the hostel.

The sands hotel is in an excellent location. Staff were very friendly, and the meals were great value for money.

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6.8
Review score
1,050 reviews
Price from
€ 30
per night

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

All rooms include ceiling fans and have access to shared bathroom facilities. Secure private lockers are provided for all guests. Rooms with direct access to the courtyard are available.

This so close to the airport, great location. Plus I arrived late and the staff were so helpful. He went out of his way to help me with my bags, as I had hurt my leg. Also to help me secure a lower bunk (which I asked for earlier when I booked) as I couldn't climb to the top bunk. So he asked politely to get one of the girls to change with me. Such a great help and a wonderful stay. I would recommend this place to everyone. Thank you so much. Judith

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7.6
Good
1,656 reviews
Price from
€ 25
per night

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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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  • Capsuleaccom Hostel
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 117 reviews

    Set within 500 metres of Broadwater Parklands Beach and 700 metres of Anzac Park Beach, Capsuleaccom Hostel offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Gold Coast.

    Free food good, sleeping is quiet, everything clean

  • Tequila Sunrise Hostel Surfers Paradise
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,099 reviews

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

    Absolutely beautiful staff members, such a good vibe

  • Maxmee Backpackers Resort
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,047 reviews

    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.

    Good location near to Surfers Paradise and the beach

  • Backpackers In Paradise 18-35 Hostel
    5.8
    Scored 5.8
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 2,097 reviews

    Backpackers In Paradise is an 18 to 35 hostel situated in the heart of Surfers Paradise, just a minute’s walk from the transit centre, beach, clubs, restaurants and tourist attractions.

    The staff were amazing! I highly recommend this place!!

  • Coolangatta Sands Hotel
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,050 reviews

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

    I like the fact it’s central staff very helpful at all times

  • YHA Coolangatta Gold Coast
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,657 reviews

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

    Incredibly convenient location if you fly the day after.

  • Mumma's Hostel Surfers Paradise
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 387 reviews

    Located in Gold Coast, 1 km from Surfers Paradise Beach, Mumma's Hostel Surfers Paradise provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    the atmosphere, the staff and people who live here

  • Gold Coast Performance Centre
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 15 reviews

    Set in Gold Coast and with South Stradbroke Island Beach reachable within 1.9 km, Gold Coast Performance Centre offers express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a seasonal outdoor swimming...

    Louge was big and clean . Staff was so good and helpful.

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Hostels that guests love in Gold Coast

  • Avg. price/night: € 61.34
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,047 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.
    Daniel
    Solo traveller
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 957 reviews
    Great location and friendly staff. Seems that all apartments had unobstructed ocean views. Didn't feel crowded and people staying there seem to be enjoying the property. Price was good for my budget.
    Roberta
    Solo traveller
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 10,475 reviews
    Great location - just a quick walk to Pacific Fair, the beach and Broadbeach shops/restaurants, quick walk to the bus/train station, easy to get to from the airport using the very cheap and quick public bus system. Staff - always helpful and polite, 24 hour desk Fantastic views Well furnished Brilliant indoor heated pool
    Michelle
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 251.20
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,868 reviews
    Great location, beautiful and very clean apartment. Interaction with staff on arrival was great, we arrived late evening and was able to speak on the phone, collect keys from a safety box and finish check in the next morning. The secure car park was a great asset as we had a hire car.
    William
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: € 67.48
    5.8
    Scored 5.8
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 2,097 reviews
    It's a chilled and relaxed hostel for young backpackers. The kitchen is quite useful to do cooking for your own. There is lots of different languages spoken in this hostel so there is always a person to talk to. I've been in a 4 bed mixed dorm (just boys as usual) and there was enough space for everyone to store luggage in the room. The dorm also has a cupboard to put your personal stuff in and lock it.
    Simon
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 55.21
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,657 reviews
    Really close to Gold Coast airport if you’re needing a cheap stay over! Big kitchen and all utensils you’d need, huge walk in fridge too. Very comfy lounge with Netflix on tv for chilling, nice pool (didn’t swim but looked nice) and comfy beds.
    Brooke
    Solo traveller
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,530 reviews
    Great location, very new and clean hostel. Beds are comfortable and rooms quiet to sleep well. People and staff are very friendly, and there are activities to join during the week.
    Mburju
    Solo traveller
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,530 reviews
    A lovely safe but sociable hostel. Delicious free breakfast served on a morning with plenty of choices. Beds comfortable and dorms and bathrooms were clean with daily house keeping. Organised nights out by the hostel was a good way to meet fellow travelers.
    Emily
    Solo traveller
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,530 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:)
    Ruby
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 67.48
    5.8
    Scored 5.8
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 2,097 reviews
    Cheapest amongst backpackers for centrally located hostel.
    Tan
    Young couple

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