YHA Cape Byron

2.0 star property
Hostel with an outdoor pool, near Wategos Beach

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Outdoor dining
Lounge
Outdoor pool
Dining
Dining

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$134
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct

Explore the area

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Corner of Byron and Middleton Streets, Byron Bay, NSW, 2481
  • Place, Main Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Wategos Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Cape Byron Lighthouse
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Queen Plus Single Bed With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 5-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Queen Plus One with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Queen Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

Queen Room with Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Plus Four with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Premium Twin Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Double Plus Four With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 6

Bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Queen Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Bed in 5-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

About the area

Byron Bay

At YHA Cape Byron you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Main Beach and Byron Tourist Information Centre. Highlights at this hostel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a terrace. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Near this Byron Bay hostel, you'll find Wategos Beach.

What's nearby

  • Main Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Clarkes Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • The Pass - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Wategos Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Cape Byron Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Mullumbimby Station - 22 min drive
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Byron Corner Store - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Mez Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Rocks Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Byron Bay Oyster Bar & Seafood Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Espressohead - ‬1 min walk

About this property

YHA Cape Byron

Hostel with an outdoor pool, near Wategos Beach
As a guest of YHA Cape Byron, you'll find an outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace. Public spaces have free WiFi. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at YHA Cape Byron. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Byron Bay hostel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
YHA Cape Byron offers 30 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Parking on site (AUD 19 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: AUD 19 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Cape Byron YHA Hostel
Cape YHA Hostel
Cape YHA

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at YHA Cape Byron?

Yep, YHA Cape Byron has a self car park for AUD 19 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at YHA Cape Byron?

As of 3 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Cape Byron on 7 Oct 2025 start from NZ$133.80, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to YHA Cape Byron?

Yep, YHA Cape Byron is a short 4-minute walk from Main Beach.

Does YHA Cape Byron have a pool?

YHA Cape Byron has an outdoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at YHA Cape Byron?

No, YHA Cape Byron does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at YHA Cape Byron?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at YHA Cape Byron?

No, only service animals are allowed.