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Cape Byron YHA Reviews

Cnr Byron & Middleton Sts, Byron Bay, Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia

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80%Overall Rating

From 27 ratings
  • 76%Character
  • 79%Security
  • 90%Location
  • 83%Staff
  • 77%Atmosphere
  • 77%Cleanliness

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87%

Could do with somethig that gets the guest to ineract more ie gmaes on each night, but overall was a great place to stay and would do so again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male, 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


77%

I liked the hostel a lot, but it was kind of a party-hostel. Loud at night, but also in the morning. Lots of young people (who made a big mess in the room) The atmosphere was good though.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Female, 25-30
  • (5 reviews)


100%

Amazing Staff!!!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


97%

My friends and I had a great time at Cape Byron YHA. The staff was always friendly and helpful, and there was a great atmosphere among the other guests! I will always stay at a YHA if I can!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Absolutely loved it, spent 10 days there all the time wishing it was longer

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


90%

I had a great time staying at this hostel. The kitchen was pretty big, and the place was clean for being a hostel. There was always a lot of people partying, but everyone had to leave at 11 pm so you could get a good night's sleep if you wanted to. It was close to the beach and just a few minutes walk to the clubs, so the location was great. The only thing I missed was free wifi, but not many hostels in Byron has that, and there are several places that has free wifi so it was okay anyways.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Sweden
  • Female, 18-24
  • (9 reviews)


100%

Friendly staff! Loved that there was a shuttle service to the Greyhound bus stop.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


73%

Good hostel. Only downside is its a bit of a scary walk to make at night from the town if you're by yourself.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 16 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 25-30
  • (17 reviews)


83%

I would definitely recommend this hostel. It is expensive, but definitely worth it. Met some awesome people and had lots of fun. Rooms are nice size, clean (although only 2 sockets for electricity isn't enough) and the kitchen is clean. I liked the pool and outside eating area, where you could find someone to drink with every night. Also, worth mentioning is the internet connection! There's no wi-fi, so you have to go to this "internet room" to connect via cable, but the internet is REALLY fast!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Jan 2013
  • sonjaomena
  • Finland
  • Female, 18-24
  • (9 reviews)


67%

To be honest, I found this a slightly boring hostel, with no planned activities or any real common room. It did, however, have a good kitchen and friendly staff on the travel desk.


83%

Great location, met lots of backpackers. Fun environment. They closed the kitchen at 2:30 which was annoying but aside from that everything else was ok :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


83%

Really great hostel, good location and really helpful staff. Kitchen could have more pots and pans and deposit for plates and stuff is annoying. Also no wifi!!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


70%

This is a place for young people, 18 to 23 years old. Good location, near the beach.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Finland
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (9 reviews)


73%

Cleanliness in bathroom can be definitely improved. Hostel is too packed. Too many beds in too tiny rooms. No lockers. Bikes are (sorry to say) useless.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 19 Nov 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Switzerland
  • Female, 31-40
  • (16 reviews)




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