Good location, near supermarket and not too far away from the beach. Modern, clean and I was quite happy with my bedroom. It was for 4 persons with own shower and toilet, separated which was great! Beds with curtain. Nice working area with television, movies, books, games and tables.

Please buy some more sharp knives. Around 5 of them is not enough during main cooking time for all people (and half of it was so old that it was more a squeezing than cutting, even if you try to sharpen it up). Some of the gas cooker was a lot weaker and slower than others (none was really fast). Not enough washer and dryer. If you are not fast enough you need to wait for hours. Bed could be more stable, if you turn the whole bed move and I was with my 1,83m nearly to long for the mattress. Staying in Byron Bay isn’t cheap at all, not even here.

What a great location and easy to find, close to attractions and cafe's, restaurants and only a short walk to the beach. The place was clean, helpful, friendly and had everything I needed for my stay. Loved the lights and power facility right at my bed, privacy curtains around each bed and ensuite in the 4 bed dorm was great and convenient. Kitchen and facilities were excellent. Pool on site (but I didn't use it) Safe and secure facility

I paid a premium price due to the fact that it was Easter, Byron Bay Blues Festival and school holidays - so can't really help that but it was more than I would usually spend for a bunk bed.

We stayed in a private room - as a couple and a third wheel, the layout was perfect for us. The private WC and shower was great and very clean, as was the room. The private bathroom had body wash, shampoo and conditioner available to use. The beds were comfortable with well-placed outlets below the light for the bed. The AC in the room works well and kept us comfy overnight. The communal areas were wonderful, it's just a shame that the weather was awful and did not stop raining as I would have loved to use the pool! The staff were very friendly and happy to offer local recommendations. The reception offers surfboard hire (we did not use it but it was there). Just around the corner is a bakery with amazing pies, highly recommend grabbing breakfast there :)

Not much - would happily stay here again :) Thank you to the wonderful staff team!

The property is very spacious with a clean pool, lots of sun chairs and a gigantic open-air kitchen with lots of stations so many people can cook at once. Staff were super friendly and gave me a visitor key so i could shower, leave my bags in storage and hang out until check in. They have a nice indoor area too for movies/rainy days. The rooms had huge lockers with shelf space inside which made getting stuff in and out convenient, plus they sold locks for a really good price.

Beds didn't have curtains. Bathrooms needed the swipe card to get into them. Beds didn't have individual chargers or lamps. The locations of the electrical outlets were inconvenient for overnight phone charging.

Location was perfect. We had a double room with ensuite, which was great for three friends. We were in town for a festival, so it was a handy spot close to everything. Room was clean, linen was good quality, hotel facilities were really good. Was great having the ensuite. Wasn’t too loud.

Nothing was bad or to be able to fault, but a couple of small tweaks in our room such as a full length mirror and a small chair would have just taken it up a notch. As there weren’t freezers in the common kitchen, an ice machine would be a great addition.

The staff were great in all respects. YhAs are Secure and safe. Comfy clean beds. Great spaces for eating well laid out kitchens.

The buffet breakfast is a very pretty, but a simpler diy breakfast format that is included in the price would be more efficient. The shower heads are dated and inefficient. There needs to be more natural laundry drying spaces. The current lack of which forces folk to either drape clothes and towels on railings and bedsides or use the dryers. These small fixes would help toward the eco friendly attitude portrayed by WHA.

I recently stayed at YHA Byron Bay and had an absolutely amazing experience—it’s easily one of the best YHA hostels I’ve visited in Australia. The entire property feels new and modern, a big contrast to older YHAs. One standout is the kitchen facilities, which are top-notch. Everything you need is there, and it’s all clean and well-maintained. They also have washing and dryer machines on-site that are actually new and work really well—much better than the older machines you often find in other hostels. If you’re a digital nomad, you’ll love the dedicated co-working room with fast internet and plenty of space to set up a laptop. Every table has a plug for charging, which can be hard to find in some hostels. It’s comfortable, quiet, and ideal for getting work done. When you need a break, there are tons of cozy spots around the hostel to relax and unwind. During my stay, I joined the lighthouse tour organized by the YHA staff. They were super friendly and helpful, and it was a fun way to meet fellow travelers and explore the local area. The hostel also hosts plenty of events, so there’s always something social to look forward to. Overall, YHA Byron Bay is a fantastic choice—perfect for travelers who value cleanliness, modern amenities, and a welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re there to enjoy the beach, work remotely, or just take in everything Byron Bay has to offer, this hostel ticks all the boxes. Highly recommended! https://youtu.be/xM1u4QVIYwE?si=VvcLg8K5P5rHEKaf

I stayed at the hostel for two nights and had a wonderful experience. The staff were kind, the location was ideal—close to shops, restaurants, and the beach—and the room was clean and peaceful at night. Each bed had its own power outlet, light, and locker, and I stayed in a 4-person shared room with a private bathroom. The hostel offers convenient services like storing bags after check-out and providing a free pass to shower before leaving town, making it easy to enjoy the beach even after checking out.

It would be great if they could clean the shower in the shared bathroom, as it might help improve the water flow during showers.

Great hostel central to Byron Bay. We had a private room with bathroom and its was clean and quiet. The hostel is good with lots going on either at their one or the one up the road. The kitchen was quite small making it difficult to cook at times but a little bit of patience and somewhere will free up. Only issue is they close for cleaning for an hour or so each day but started 30/40 mins early a few times during our stay so had to wait over an hour for it be used again.

The staff were exceptional and went above and beyond every time I needed help with anything. Great pool area, nice chill out area although perhaps somewhere a little less formal feeling to hang out would be nice, big clean kitchen and eating area. Staff and location were definitely the highlights for me.

The showers could do with some modernising for example somewhere to put shower gel when in the shower and a little shelf or bed light would not go amiss.