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The 10 Best Hostels in Newcastle, Australia

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We are a youth hostel, a destination for travellers between the ages of 18 and 45 years old. As this is a destination for international guests and Australian travellers interstate we do not accept anyone from the Newcastle area. Please ensure you have valid photo identification for your check in.

The hostel was one of the cleanest hostels I have stayed in in Australia. The staff are super friendly and nothing is too much of a hassle. Really comfy bedrooms and the kitchen and bathrooms were always clean

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8.1
Very Good
555 reviews
Price from
$25
per night

This hostel boasts a terrace with BBQ facilities, a large shared kitchen and a games room with table tennis and a billiards table. Guests have free use of surfboards and bodyboards. The hostel also offers a tour desk and laundry facilities.

Both dormitory rooms and private rooms are available. All offer access to shared bathroom facilities. Each room has a fan, and includes bed linen.

The hostel was one of the best I've ever stayed in. It offered everything you could possibly imagine, including rental bikes, scooters, surfboards, bodyboards etc. The staff was also absolutely friendly.

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7.9
Good
819 reviews
Price from
$30
per night

Hostels that guests love in Newcastle

  • From $192.60 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,396 reviews
    Friendly staff. Great location. Clean rooms. Stuart in the restaurant went above and beyond with making sure I got a coeliac safe breakfast each morning, and delivered it himself each time.
    Lauren
    Australia
  • From $89.97 per night
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 904 reviews
    great location for being in town. clean room and bathroom and felt safe and secure
    Otree
    Australia
  • From $134.81 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 784 reviews
    Great location, great pub and cheap if you’re looking for a budget option! The staff are very friendly and helpful too 😃
    Chloe
    Australia
  • From $134.81 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 784 reviews
    Great location above the Clarendon Hotel tavern for dinner and drinks. Close to the civic theatre for a show too. Parking at first parking was easy, cheap and close by no hassle at all.
    Peta
    Australia
  • From $66.64 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 555 reviews
    Great location, good bathrooms, relatively quiet for a hostel
    Liane
    Australia
  • From $75.31 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 819 reviews
    Great location, great hostel vibes, for what we wanted to pay it was so much better than staying at a stock standard hotel in the sticks
    Daniel
    Australia
  • From $123.29 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,175 reviews
    Great location, clean, safe will stay again next time in Newcastle
    Carla
    Australia
  • From $75.31 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 819 reviews
    Great location, easy to check in and access facilities. Very cool old building and lots of great info on things to do around Newcastle and surrounds. Pretty clean bathrooms for a hostel.
    Yohana
    Australia
  • From $75.31 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 819 reviews
    Hostel is in a beautiful old heritage house. It has lots of sofas, outdoor sitting spaces and a big kitchen with lots of tables. Staff are friendly and patient. A big bonus is the hostel loans surfboards and bicycles free of charge. The beach is a few minutes walk from the hostel. The town also has an ALDI supermarket. Those are always great for helping keep within a budget. I wish I had time to go back there again on this trip.
    Mary Malissa
    Ireland
  • From $66.64 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 555 reviews
    Honestly the best hostel I have stayed at in Australia! Super friendly staff, clean facilities and rooms, the best shower head (one of those big overhead ones), every bed had powerpoints and USB charging, great location and fantastic price.
    Lauren
    Australia