YHA Australia has great hostels all around the country. From Sydney to Perth, Darwin to Hobart, and everywhere in between - there's a YHA hostel for you!
No two hostels are the same - you could be sleeping in a train carriage, an old movie theatre, a former prison cell, a tropical bungalow or a purpose-built eco-hostel.
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If you have a group of 10 or more and are looking for affordable, quality group accommodation, lots of city and rural YHA hostels have excellent facilities for you. Some hostels can even provide meals for your group as well!
YHA Australia is part of the world's largest backpacker accommodation network, Hostelling International (HI), providing more than 4,000 hostels in over 60 countries.
150 metres to stop
28 km to Newcastle Airport. 24 km to Belmont Airport.
Opposite Newcastle Beach, and right in the centre of town, this friendly YHA is perfect for backpackers looking for affordable accommodation.
The hostel provides guests with a choice of twin/double and multi-share rooms. Facilities include free Wi-Fi, pool table, BBQ and modern amenities. Guests are given access to free surfboards and free bodyboards.
Newcastle Beach YHA has lots going on each week: pizza night on Mondays, free pub dinner Tuesday nights and free BBQ Thursday nights.
For friendly and affordable accommodation go no further than Newcastle Beach YHA.
PLEASE NOTE: The hostel is getting a facelift at the moment (11 July – 22 August). We are open as usual though and all work is during the day but apologise for any inconvenience.
8am-3pm and 4pm-9pm
If you are planning on arriving outside of these hours, please phone the hostel to make alternative arrangements.
YHA members save at least 10% off accommodation at YHA hostels.