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YHA Cape Byron

2.0 star property
Hostel with an outdoor pool, near Wategos Beach

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Outdoor dining
Outdoor pool
Dining
Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
Lounge

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$100
includes taxes & fees
31 July - 1 Aug

Explore the area

Map
Corner of Byron and Middleton Streets, Byron Bay, NSW, 2481
  • Main Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Wategos Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cape Byron Lighthouse
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 5-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Double Plus Four with Shared Bathroom

Double Plus Four with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Premium Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Queen Plus One with Shared Bathroom

Queen Plus One with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Queen Room with Ensuite

Queen Room with Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Twin Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Plus Single Bed With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Plus Four With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Single Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 5-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Byron Bay

At YHA Cape Byron you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Main Beach and Byron Tourist Information Centre. Highlights at this hostel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a terrace. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Near this Byron Bay hostel, you'll find Wategos Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Main Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Clarkes Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • The Pass - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Wategos Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Cape Byron Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Mullumbimby Station - 22 min drive
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Great Northern Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bayleaf Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Betty's Burgers - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Twisted Sista Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bang Bang Byron Bay - ‬2 min walk

About this property

YHA Cape Byron

Hostel with an outdoor pool, near Wategos Beach
As a guest of YHA Cape Byron, you'll find an outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace. Public spaces have free WiFi. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at YHA Cape Byron. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Byron Bay hostel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
YHA Cape Byron offers 30 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Parking on site (AUD 19 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: AUD 19 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Cape Byron YHA Hostel
Cape YHA Hostel
Cape YHA

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at YHA Cape Byron?

Yep, YHA Cape Byron has a self car park for AUD 19 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at YHA Cape Byron?

As of 9 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Cape Byron on 31 July 2025 start from AU$100.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to YHA Cape Byron?

Yep, YHA Cape Byron is a short 4-minute walk from Main Beach.

Does YHA Cape Byron have a pool?

YHA Cape Byron has an outdoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at YHA Cape Byron?

No, YHA Cape Byron does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at YHA Cape Byron?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at YHA Cape Byron?

No, only service animals are allowed.

YHA Cape Byron Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 63 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

diane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff very really nice run very well
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room. Convenient location. Easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unlike other YHA hostels , this one is twice as expensive and is full of loud and arrogant people who show no accountability to their drunk behaviour and do not respect others who are staying there. Very hard to get some sleep. Better off sleeping in a car.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Felipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Individual bathrooms rather than shared bathrooms would make a huge difference but otherwise good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suresh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doerte

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good kitchen and nice terrace sitting place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Fantastic stay

We loved our stay here. The price was just right, the location was second to none, the room and common areas were very clean, and the bed was unexpectedly amazingly comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Riedle

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
A lot of people
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mayra

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All perfect
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARGAUX

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

fantastic

so great! first time sleeping in a hostel it was wonderful !
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suryachandra

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

YU RA

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to hang around Byron Bay town

Friendly staff and easy check-in&out In the town, easy go to bars, restaurants, beaches and just 5 min drive to the lighthouse. Nice and clean room for 2 ppl
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was much better than my expectations owing to an upgrade in recent times. The male and female staff members were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kris

The place was good, clean bathrooms, friendly staff. Unfortunately though, I didn’t get much sleep due to other people walking around throughout the night talking really loudly. Not your fault. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Flett

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the place but needs more areas for people who enjoy smoking there is literally one tiny area which was far from my room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Shiorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was amazing, the floor and the shared bathroom was clean. But they said no noise is permitted with the notes on the wall, but unfortunately the people around my room were so loud, talked outside of my front door. Even I closed all the windows I could hear. But the other than that it was nice accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Alyce

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff. Mattress was comfy but old as it sunk in the middle.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Economical and friendly convenient to shops and beach. Very friendly and helpful staff. Other people staying were also decent and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

REECE

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hostel

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021