9 Hostels in Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia

About Airlie Beach

Located along Queensland’s stunning Whitsunday Coast, you’ll find the little but hearty town of Airlie Beach. It’s the perfect summer escape so get ready for palm-fringed beaches and waterfront parks. It’s easy to sit back, relax and dive straight into holiday mode (and the Great Barrier Reef!)

If you’re looking for a chill and laid-back place to crash after a busy day of exploring what Airlie Beach has to offer or hitting the pubs, then you couldn’t have picked a more perfect location. A day spent chilling by the pool with your new hostel mates is a perfect way to relax and recoup during your travels. From budget to more chic accommodation styles we’re sure you’ll find an Airlie Beach hostel that’s the perfect fit for you.

You’ll find most hostels centrally located in the town around Airlie Beach Lagoon making travelling around the town centre a breeze. Choose to stay a little further out to experience the rainforest side of Airlie Beach – we have hostels there too. Alternatively, if you don’t want to be right in the centre of town but within a closer proximity, opt for hostels by the bay.

One of the gateways to the famed Great Barrier Reef, Airlie Beach hosts a number of both on and off water-based activities. If you’re feeling adventurous hop on a day cruise and snorkel or dive on the reef, or board a plane for 360-degree views of the reef and island. Airlie Beach is in a prime location for beach or island hopping and exploring the rainforest. Spend a day relaxing by the Lagoon that is conveniently close to most of our hostels.

Getting around Airlie Beach is simple with bus services for around the town and ferries to islands and the reef. Exploring the town via foot is easy and walking around the marina is a must for travellers with stunning views and restaurants nearby in Boat Haven.