What's the best hostel in Airlie Beach?

If you're looking for the best hostels in Airlie Beach then our travellers have helped us pick some of the most popular choices with their reviews. We recommend checking out Bush Village Budget Cabins with it's review score of 9.1 and the Fabulous rated Airlie Beach Magnums as top picks for Airlie Beach.

How much is a hostel in Airlie Beach per night?

Based on average prices of Hostels in Airlie Beach, you can expect to pay around £21 per night during non peak periods to stay in hostels in the city. (Average prices taken from sample hostel nightly costs in Airlie Beach 2023 - Prices are subject to change)

Alternatives to Hostels in Airlie Beach?

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Hostels In Airlie Beach from €21 - Top Rated Hostels 2023

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Bush Village Budget Cabins

Welcome to the Bush Village Budget Cabins in Cannonvale, Airlie Beach. We are a small, quiet block of holiday cabins set in relaxing, bird friendly gardens but are still close to Coral Sea Marina.

9.0Superb

(360)

Hostel- 1.48km from city centre

Privates From

€23.60

No Dorms Available

Airlie Beach Magnums

Magnums Unique Accommodation is an over 18 holiday retreat in the heart of Airlie Beach. Close to everything. Magnums offers a wide range of accommodation, suited to all budgets, from ensuite cabins to private rooms with shared bathrooms.

8.6Fabulous

(2631)

Hostel- 0.28km from city centre

Privates From

€28.74

No Dorms Available

Airlie Beach Backpackers By The Bay

Located 400 metres from the main street, on the top of a small hill, Backpackers By The Bay has awesome o...

8.3Fabulous

(1688)

Hostel- 0.96km from city centre

Privates From

€29.65

Dorms From

€29.04

Airlie Beach YHA

Airlie Beach YHA offers free WiFi Hotspot.

8.3Fabulous

(827)

Hostel- 0.46km from city centre

Privates From

€33.28

Dorms From

€29.04

Nomads Airlie Beach

Before or after you sail around the Whitsunday Islands make sure you stay at Nomads Airlie Beach. Set amongst 7 acres of tropical gardens abundant with native flower and fauna, Nomads offers luxury Melanesian style accommodation

7.5Very Good

(2462)

Hostel- 0.13km from city centre

Privates From

€32.00

Dorms From

€20.87

Base Airlie Beach Resort

Set in 6 acres of lush tropical gardens in the HEART of Airlie Beach. BASE Airlie Beach Resort is your direct access to the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef. Set in the perfect destination for Backpackers/students,

7.0Good

(1308)

Hostel- 0.03km from city centre

Privates From

€34.79

Dorms From

€22.39

Kipara Tropical Rainforest Resort

Tired of cramped and dirty backpacker dorms? Come afford the luxury of the private room! Clean, quiet and convenient, Kipara is the backpacking upgrade you can afford. The resort offers only private rooms and self-contained villas, no dorms!

9.9Superb

(47)

Hotel- 2.68km from city centre

Privates From

€33.88

No Dorms Available

About Airlie Beach

7.8Very Good

(248 Reviews)

Activities

8.9

Eating out

7.9

Shopping

6.9

Chilling out

9.0

Transport

7.3

Sightseeing

7.8

Culture

6.2

Nightlife

8.3

Value for Money

7.6

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, The Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef!

If you’re looking for a chill and laid-back place to crash after a busy day of exploring Airlie Beach 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. So, yes the hostels often have pools and many have cute little chalets where you’ll find dorms and private rooms. There are on-site bars and restaurants, as well as kitchens to save cash on meals out. Ladies, there are even female-only sanctuary dorms for a luxury yet sociable place to rest your heads. 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 Airlie Beach 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 at the Bush Village Budget Cabins.

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. Airlie Beach backpackers will never be short of things to do suitable for all types of travellers from adventurous to laid-back styles.

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 from travellers with stunning views and restaurants nearby in Boat Haven.