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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: YHA Cape Byron in Byron Bay offers a terrace, year-round outdoor swimming pool, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and ground-floor units with walk-in showers. Amenities and Services: The hostel features a lounge, shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, culture classes, bicycle parking, bike hire, barbecue facilities, and luggage storage. Paid on-site private parking is available. Local Attractions: Main Beach is a 7-minute walk away, Cape Byron Lighthouse 3.1 km, and Ballina Byron Gateway Airport 24 km from the property. Nearby activities include yoga, fitness, and walking tours. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its kitchen, convenient location, and attentive staff.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the best rated area in Byron Bay, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6

  • Private parking available on-site


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Bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • Free cancellation before 14:00 on 23 September 2025
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  • 1 bunk bed
US$103 for 3 nights
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  • 1 bunk bed
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Linen
  • Shared bathroom
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$34 per night
Price US$103
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Free cancellation before 14:00 on 23 September 2025
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  • Fully refundable during free cancellation
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Sustainability

This property has 2 third-party sustainability certifications.
  • Ecotourism Australia Sustainable Tourism Certification
    Ecotourism Australia Sustainable Tourism Certification
  • HI-Q&S Certified
    HI-Q&S Certified

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jennifer
    Australia Australia
    Beautifully cared for hostel in an ideal Byron location, bang in the middle of town. Everything was clean, beds were comfy and everything was quiet from 10pm. We loved our stay and will be back again
  • David
    Australia Australia
    Clean comfortable room in excellent location at a good price
  • Josephine
    Ireland Ireland
    Staff were brilliant. Particularly French girl who checked me in. Very helpful. Dorms were really comfy and bathrooms very clean. Only problem was with the kitchen. All the pots and pans were really worn and warped so didnt sit on cookers...
  • Penny
    Australia Australia
    Lovely stay - loved the morning yoga! Super comfy bed, really clean and nice big communal bathrooms
  • Tara
    Australia Australia
    Clean, friendly staff, comfortable bed, EXCELLENT location right in the centre of Byron. Would definitely stay here again.
  • Eva
    Australia Australia
    super clean, great showers and bathrooms. rooms were comfy and clean too! had everything we needed
  • Heidie
    Australia Australia
    Excellent location and facilities. An older hostel but clean and a great setup. Shower block is very new and clean. The rooms are large and the facilities in the kitchen for cooking were great. Everyone was super friendly. Morning yoga if you're...
  • Leanne
    Australia Australia
    Comfy beds and good bed linen. Airy clean bathrooms. Large well equipped kitchen.
  • Hannah
    Australia Australia
    Really comfortable bed in the private room, such good value
  • Ana
    Argentina Argentina
    Location is great as its close to the main beach, bus station and city center. Couple's room was very clean.

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House rules

YHA Cape Byron, Byron Bay takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

For bookings of 10 or more guests, different prices, policies and procedures may apply. For further information please contact the property directly.

Please note that you cannot check in or check out on Christmas Day (25 December).

The supervision of guests under 18 years of age remains the responsibility of their parent or legal guardian whilst at a YHA property. Guests under 18 years of age are not permitted to stay in Co-living shared dormitory rooms, they can only be accommodated in private rooms. For further information on the YHA child safety policy please contact the property directly.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform YHA Cape Byron, Byron Bay in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.