My Favorite Australian Hostels

My Favorite Australian Hostels -

Based on my post about my favorite hostels in New Zealand, it is time to talk about my favorite hostels in Australia. I'm a "Best Hostel 2010" edition does this throughout the year, and at the end of the year will continue.

Base St Kilda (Melbourne)

I have said in the past that the base as the McDonald 's hostels. You get full, but you're not really satisfied. But McDonald 's (base) outdid themselves with their Melbourne hostel. It is my hostel in Australia. The bar is open every evening alive, and there are BBQs and events during the week. In addition, look at the rooms and bathrooms are very nice and clean. But people come here for the atmosphere and location. This is the first party hostel in Australia. It is located in St. Kilda (a large entertainment district), and because the people come here to party, everyone is very social and seek with people interact. Within moments of my arrival I had to spend time with a group of friends. I was there during my first trip to Australia and this year went back to see if it was still good. It has my memories justice.

Wake Up! (Sydney)

Wake Up! is in many ways like a backpacker hostel (à la many base sites). With its eight floors hyper look trendy and clean and small public areas, you might think it would be hard to meet people. It seems like outside your dormmates, people here only ships in the night over. But that's only half the story. The size makes it a kind of hard to meet people outside the public areas or in your room, but the large bar downstairs (biggest night is Monday), you can take all the people see you coming and going. I liked my time there and I especially enjoyed the high water pressure in the showers and uncreaky beds.

Surf N Sun Hostel (Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast)

located in the Gold Coast, you will receive at this point both surf and sun. A converted motel This hostel has very friendly staff, a pool, a central location and is directly opposite the beach. All good things. They also offer a free pick up from the bus station. The owners are this old backpackers hanging once in a while in the hostel and are very friendly. Another plus point: at the time I was there, it was the only hostel in Surfers Paradise who did not have bed bugs. They often have free drinks and BBQs for guests. I ended up an extra week staying there, only because I had such a good time. has

Tinbillys (Brisbane)

This place has a great location- right across from the train station Brisbane. There is nothing that really makes this hostel fantastic. In fact it is not even on my list of favorite hostels in the world. But that was the staff friendly, the location was great in Brisbane, the facilities were good, and the bar had great specials that also attracted locals. Bunk is also nice, but their lack of a common area, it simply does not work for me. Tinbilly that's the only place I stay in Brisbane.

The Kimberly Klub (Broome)

The hostel is amazing. They have a huge pool, a large outdoor area, a large kitchen, an excellent location close to the beach, and a small, cozy bar, which you can order great meals from. Moreover, when the heat of Broome really comes to you, there are hammocks to lie. They offer shuttle service to the famous Cable Beach for free, and the hostel is a close walk to town. What I really love is the large kitchen. Even during the peak time cooking time, you have enough space to move around. I hate cooking dinner in rooming houses, because there is never room and you always encounter to cook in other people. Not here. I wish all hostel kitchens of these were large.

Witch (Perth)

The Witch's Hat is located near the main party area in Perth, Northbridge, and near many good restaurants. The staff is very friendly and can really help you with any travel bookings or questions. There is a large kitchen and lounge here and there is a barbecue area, comfortable dorms and a very sociable atmosphere.

These six are my favorite hostels in Australia, but I have stayed in other hostels I found good and enjoyed. Good runners include Base Magnetic Iceland (ugly hostel but amazing pool, exterior and location), Nomads Noosa (friendly staff, lively nightclub, big pool) and Calypso (great staff, decent pool and good food, though a little far from the city) in Cairns.

When in Australia, I recommend you stay in these hostels. For me a good hostel all the amenities a budget traveler, friendly staff, a good interactive environment and comfortable beds has required. These hostels fulfill all these requirements. This is probably why they are always so busy!

For more help you plan your trip, check out my guide to Australia travel.

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