Backpacker Hostels in Airlie Beach, Australia

7 Hostels for Backpackers available. Prices start from $16.00 for a dorm bed.

Hostels in Airlie Beach

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Family-Friendly Hostel Party Hostel Quiet Rest Solo Traveller
"…All the common areas are closed after 10 p.m. The hostel is very quiet and all rooms have double-glazed windows. If you go on a cruise, you have to pay for luggage storage, although there is no … More
Groups (10+ people) Party Hostel Solo Traveller
"…Good compared to other places in Airlie Beach - I stayed here just one night, but encountered absolutely no problems. The place is much nicer than the others I saw in Airlie Beach. It is also … More
Adventure Hostels Digital Nomads Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…Really, really clean. If I didn't have to leave for home at the end of the month, we would have stayed even longer. I arrived for two days and stayed two months! I fell in love with the place. - … More
Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…The bathroom facilities in the dorm rooms are excellent, as they are in a great condition and are clean. The bathroom contains two small shower cubicles, a toilet, and a large mirror set above two … More

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Free Breakfast
Party Hostel Solo Traveller
"…Great location, has a really good bar downstairs, and is a five-minute walk to everywhere else you would want to go. Perfect if you want to have a good time at night! I would definitely reccommend … More
"…With ten people when the beds are full, it could get a bit cramped. But we were impressed by the nice living room and the views from the porch as well as the bright sunny feel. The kitchen was … More
"Club Crocodile Airlie Beach is a multi award winning tropical resort located in the beautiful Whitsunday's. Awarded an AAA Tourism star rating of 3 Β½ stars, Club Crocodile Airlie Beach guarantees a … More

Hotels in Airlie Beach

"…Clean, big rooms, spotless kitchen, friendly helpful staff, genuinely fantastic free breakfast -- only served 7.30-8.30 (But you can always go back to bed!). Swimming pool, TV room with projector … More
"…No taxis to catch or hills to climb, located on the northern end of Airlie Beach. The perfect place to stop before and after your Whitsundays boat tour. Fully self contained units with … More

Guest Houses in Airlie Beach

"…Reception is open from 8.30am to 6.00pm Monday to Sunday. Tour bookings can be made at Kipara, ask about special rates! Please contact us if you are expecting to arrive outside reception hours to … More

Campsites in Airlie Beach

"With an extensive range of accommodation styles and modern facilities to suit all budgets, you will find the perfect place to escape, relax and unwind. Our welcoming staff have a vast knowledge of … More
"…If you are visiting the area by air, bus or rail then the Whitsunday Transit bus service operates a service into the town centre. The variety of accommodation at Flametree Tourist Village … More

Backpacker Hostels in Airlie Beach, Australia

7 Hostels for Backpackers available. Prices start from $33.00 for a dorm bed.
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Get to know Airlie Beach (no more "I wish I knew this before")

This section is dedicated to take away all your "I wish someone had told me that before I went!" experiences. This way, you can spend less time settling in, and more time making new friends in your chosen hostel. We share our insider knowledge of tips, tricks and important things to look out for in Airlie Beach.

Guess what? Airlie Beach is also named and spelled Whitsundays Coast - It is the same destination. Goodbye confusion.

Airlie Beach, the coastal town closest to the Whitsunday Islands, is a gorgeous small town. It's the perfect location for travel to the magnificent Whitsunday Islands, and the Great Barrier Reef. While a bit on the touristy side, this can play to your advantage, with lots of places to book an excellent variety of day trips. The most popular trips are 2, or 3 days - up to a week - sailing around the Whitsundays. This is an experience not to be missed! The boats will visit excellent Great Barrier Reef sites, and let you snorkel around in much more private areas than Cairns. Boats will also likely visit Whitehaven Beach, which has been consistently voted one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Ask the reception at your Airlie Beach hostel for more information.

Airlie Beach Hostels are all located in the centre of town, next to all the restaurants and shops. There is no bus station, you will just be dropped off downtown. Most of the hostels in town are cheaply priced, have pools, and serve breakfast. If you are looking to sleep, avoid the party hostels. Many hostels also provide booking services, so that you can book your sailing trip, helicopter ride, scuba diving experience, etc. If you’re going on a multi-day sailing trip, most hostels will allow you to store your luggage and/ or park your car for free, or for a negligible price.

Airlie Beach is a worthwhile stop, on your way either to or from Cairns. It is a beautiful small town where you can spend a couple of days relaxing on the man-made beach, The Lagoon.

Written by local enthusiast for Airlie Beach hostels

Written by local enthusiast for Airlie Beach hostels Shannon Neuber

Airlie Beach Hostel Cheatsheet

Above we list every single hostel there is in the city. Let us take a broader look at what you can expect - and what not. We created this cheatsheet for you to get a more complete picture of the hostel quality in Airlie Beach, average prices and types of hostels to choose from.
Total number of hostels 7
Average dorm price $42
Average private room price $116
Cheapest hostel in Airlie Beach Airlie Beach YHA Hostel with $33
Party hostels in Airlie Beach Airlie Beach YHA Hostel (4 in total)
Average rating of all hostels 6.2

FAQ about Airlie Beach Hostels

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Travel Tips for Airlie Beach - from the Community

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