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Blue Mountains - Katoomba YHA

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  • Getting here by train

    10 minute walk from Katoomba train station with hourly trains to/from Sydney.
    From Katoomba station, walk down Katoomba Street, the hostel will be on your right, just after Aldi supermarket.

    Around the hostel

    Main attractions

    • Blue Mountains National Park
    • Nepean/Hawkesbury River
    • Abseiling
    • Canyoning
    • Bird Watching
    • Bushwalking/Hiking

    Nearby facilities & attractions

    • Waterfalls and Lookouts
    • Bushwalking/Hiking
    • Galleries/Museums
    • Mountain Bike Trails
    • Rock Climbing
    • Horseriding 
    • Canoeing/Kayaking 
    • Picnic Areas

    Find us...

    Address: 207 Katoomba Street
    Katoomba, NSW 2780
    Email: bluemountains@yha.com.au
    Phone: (+612) 4782 1416
    Hostel Manager: Bronwen Johnston
    Payment: MasterCard, Visa

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    Blue Mountains - Katoomba YHA

    Stay at the award-winning Blue Mountains YHA hostel and enjoy the comfort of the log fire, cosy warm rooms (many with ensuite), large kitchen and free Wi-Fi hotspot (premium Wi-Fi Plus also available), or have the place to yourself in the self-contained one bedroom apartment. Located in the heart of Katoomba, Blue Mountains, the adventure capital of NSW, this YHA is ideal accommodation for backpackers.

    Housed in a beautifully restored National Trust building, the hostel is a stone’s throw from breathtaking national parks and bush landscapes of Leura, Echo Point and Three Sisters.

    Only 2 hours from Sydney by road or there are trains every hour from Sydney’s Central Station. Use your Opal card and only $8.30 one way! 

    Whether you are after a city break or are travelling around Australia, you won’t be disappointed with your stay at our Blue Mountains YHA.

    Family Rooms: To book a family room rate, there must be at least one child under 18 and 1-2 adults; otherwise this special room rate will be adjusted to the usual adult prices with the difference payable on arrival at the hostel.

     

    Accommodation

    • Sleeps 200 guests
    • Multi-share dorms
    • Double/Twin rooms
    • Group bookings

    Facilities

    • Barbeque
    • Disabled access
    • Games room
    • Free Wi-Fi hotspot 
    • Premium Wi-Fi Plus
    • Open fireplace
    • Parking
    • Reading room
    • TV

    Activities

    • 4WD tours
    • Abseiling
    • Bushwalking/Hiking
    • Canyoning
    • Caving
    • Galleries/Museums
    • Horseriding
    • National Park
    • Rock Climbing
    • Wilderness

    Reviews

    92% customer rating, based on 4501 Reviews
    • The staff was really wonderful friendly giving us a really warm welcome. Their generosity is highly appreciated. Cleanliness of the place requires a special mention. A property excellently managed.
      97%
      Ajinkya M September 2017
    • Enjoyed my stay. Friendly staff. My private room was very nice.
      95%
      Robin H September 2017
    • The best hotel I have stayed in my trip to Australia, excellent hotel, I recommend it to everyone.
      97%
      Franklin D September 2017
    • I like how the hostel is only a stone throw away from the supermarkets and restaurants. It definitely made traveling easier for us!
      93%
      Cheng Yee t September 2017
    • The hostel is great. Great position, friendly staff and guests
      95%
      Gina T September 2017
    • Great Hostel in a fantastic surrounding!
      100%
      Ascan C August 2017

    Find us...

    Address: 207 Katoomba Street
    Katoomba, NSW 2780
    Email: bluemountains@yha.com.au
    Phone: (+612) 4782 1416
    Hostel Manager: Bronwen Johnston
    Payment: MasterCard, Visa

    Opening times

    Hostel Open all year
    Reception

    Sunday - Thursday: 8:00am-8:00pm 

    Friday & Saturday: 8:00am-9:00pm

     

    If you are planning on arriving outside of these hours, please phone the hostel to make alternative arrangements.
    Check in from 2:00pm daily
    Check out until 10:00am daily

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    Things to do in Katoomba

    Escape to the Blue Mountains and explore this World Heritage area that is famous for its dramatic scenery, bushwalking and adventure activities. Try abseiling, canyoning, mountain biking, Jenolan Caves tour, or just enjoy the local shops and cafes. There is also a cosy and friendly log fireplace to enjoy a hot chocolate in front of after a long day. 

    Live music is offered in local venues (Wed-Sun), along with backpacker activities, and night walks.

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    FREE things to do in Katoomba

    1. Do the one-hour Three Sisters Walk
    2. Do the Laura Cascados two-hour walk
    3. Watch the sunset at Cahill's Lookout
    4. Do the Ruined Castle 6-hour walk