3 Cheap Hostels in Coffs Harbour for 2024

3 Cheap Hostels in Coffs Harbour for 2024
Coffs Harbour is located on the Mid-North Coast of New South Wales and it's about two thirds the way between Sydney and Brisbane. The city was traditionally a family holiday destination and it continues to appeal to that crowd but it increasingly attracts budget travelers and backpackers as well. The area has some great beaches and a range of accommodation types. There are some good hostels in the area that offer a fun and social environment and a lot of water sports and adventure activities.


A good hostel for solo travellers, female travellers, and backpackers.

Dorm Bed from $15.11
Private Room from $7.56
Overall Rating: 47%
312 Harbour Drive, Coffs Harbour
Aussitel Backpackers Hostel is conveniently located in the popular Jetty area. It's close to many great cafes, restaurants, pubs, shops, and more. The marina is also nearby and there's a beach that's just a seven minute walk away. The hostel also offers free pickup from the bus station during day time hours.

This is a fun and popular place to stay. There are several great common areas and there's a relaxed atmosphere that makes it easy to meet other guests. They also offer free use of surfboards, canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddle boards. This is a great place to stay if you want to take full advantage of all the outdoor activities in the area. The staff are also great and organize daily activities and events for guests. Don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions. If you want help coordinating any activities not offered through the hostel, they can recommend vendors as well. Whether you want to go skydiving, scuba diving, horseback riding, or more, there are options available.

The hostel also has many on-site amenities available for guests. There's a swimming pool, hammocks, and lounge chairs. There's also a kitchen, pool table, and laundry facilities, as well as wi-fi throughout the building.

This hostel is recognized as a fun and social place to stay where there's always something going on. If you've come to Coffs Harbour to have fun, then this is the place to stay.

There are dorms available that sleep six or eight people, and female only rooms are also available.


A good party hostel for backpackers and solo travellers.

Dorm Bed from $19.73
Private Room from $24.24
Overall Rating: 72%
80 Ocean Pde, Coffs Harbour
Hoey Moey Backpackers is one of the only hostels in the area that offers direct access to the beach. It's affordable and a great value for budget travelers and backpackers. They also have an on-site restaurant that serves very affordable lunch and dinner meals. At the bar there's a weekday happy hour with cheap drinks and a friendly atmosphere. This hostel has no shortage of common areas including an on-site bar, beer garden, and barbecue area. They also have live music most days of the week.

If you want to enjoy some water sports, there are free body boards you can use. The staff can also help you organize all kinds of activities including scuba diving, skydiving, horseback riding, camel riding, surfing, white water rafting, fishing, and whale watching. You can also go mountain bike riding in Dorrigo National Park.

In addition to being close to the beach, this hostel is also just a ten minute walk from Coffs Harbour's largest shopping plaza. Nearby you'll find a post office, banks, grocery stores, and convenience stores.

Private rooms include both singles and doubles and dorms sleep up to six people.
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