When you step off the Greyhound bus, there are a whole host of bus touts waiting to greet you and take you to their hostel. One of those hostels is Beachside Backpackers 1770, a quaint and homely little place, close to all the ‘action’ of Agnes Water. Upon arrival we had a few issues with … More Hostel Review: Beachside Backpackers 1770, Agnes Water/1770
When you step off the bus in Rainbow Beach, you’ll see three hostels across the road, Fraser, Dingoes and Pippies. These are the only three hostels in Rainbow, so your choices are limited, but actually this is probably a good thing, as it means they are all well kept, with competitive prices. For a four … More Hostel Review: Pippies Beachhouse, Rainbow Beach
After our not so great experience at the Base hostel in Sydney, you’d probably think that we wouldn’t have stayed at another Base. Well, you’d be right…except that we’d been given vouchers from Wicked travel for Base Central in Brisbane which meant that we’d only have to pay $18 per night…an offer we couldn’t really … More Hostel Review: Base Central, Brisbane
Upon arrival at Surfers Paradise Backpackers Resort you will be greeted with a smile and a guide on what the hostel has to offer…which is a lot. Not only is there a swimming pool and a fully licensed bar (with sofas and tv), but there is also a big tv room, ping pong and pool … More Hostel Review: Backpackers Resort, Surfers Paradise
When we first arrived in Byron Bay it was raining, and it continued to rain for the next 4 days, so it was really going to take something special to make me fall in love with the place. And that something special was Byron Beach Resort. Situated about 15-20 minutes walk from the main town, … More Hostel Review: Byron Beach Resort, Byron Bay
After the luxury and ease of Wake Up, we were a little aprehensive about our move to the (slightly cheaper) Base Backpackers Hostel, about 15 minutes walk away on Kent Street. And as much as I’d like to say we were proved wrong…I really can’t. I mean, Base is nice enough, the people are friendly, … More Hostel Review: Base Backpackers, Sydney
Upon arrival at Wake Up, Sydney’s ‘best budget accommodation’, you will be greeted with a big open lobby area and a smile. All the staff are jolly and always eager to help you out, whether it be by providing you with information about the city, the hostel instead or giving you your printing for free … More Hostel Review: Wake Up, Sydney
Home at the Mansion is a great place to stay as a first stop in Australia…it’s big enough to be spacious, but small enough that you can meet people pretty easily, whether in the kitchen, garden or lounge areas. I stayed in a 6 bed mixed dorm and it was plenty big enough. The beds … More Hostel Review: Home @ The Mansion, Melbourne
A spin off from their first hostel just around the corner, Beary Nice! by a Beary Good Hostel in Chinatown is honestly an incredible place to stay. It’s quite small, with only three dorms (each with roughly 10 beds in), but the atmosphere is fantastic. You are greeted with a warm and friendly smile and … More Hostel Review: Beary Nice! By A Beary Good Hostel, Singapore
The Matahari Lodge is one of the coolest, nicest places I’ve stayed at on this trip so far. It’s safe, clean, friendly, and the rooms are excellently decorated, giving it a homely sort of feel. When you first arrive you’ll need to get the lift up to the third floor where you’ll find the reception … More Hostel Review: Matahari Lodge, Kuala Lumpur
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