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6 Stunning Pools You Won't Believe are at Hostels
We don’t know about you, but when we’re booking accommodation for an Aussie summer, we’re usually asking ourselves one question: does it have a pool? Air conditioning is great and all, but splashing around is just so much more fun! Here’s where you’ll find some of our favourite swimming holes at our hostels. Don’t forget your sunscreen!
Brisbane City YHA - QLD
Hey Singapore, we have a fabulous rooftop pool of our own! Overlooking the Brisbane River and CBD, there’s no better place to literally see all of Brisbane than at the pool of Brisbane City YHA. And with a backdrop like this, where else would you want to be? Honestly, the picture speaks for itself. Hopefully technology will soon allow us to jump straight into our screens, but until then, you’ll have to make the trip!
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Broome YHA - WA
As if you needed any more reason to check out Broome, it turns out our hostel has one of the swankiest pools going around. In the gorgeous tropical climate of Broome, you won’t want to get out. But we’ll still love you even when you turn into a prune.
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Alice Springs YHA - NT
Australia is hot, but Alice Springs is hot hot. It should pretty much be required by law for accomodation providers to have a swimming pool in the unforgiving heat of the Northern Territory, and we’ve certainly obliged. This relaxing pool is perfect after a hard day's yakka in the outback sun. Swim off the red dust of Alice Springs and once you're all cooled down, step out of the pool for an outdoor movie night - it can't get any better!
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Sydney Central YHA - NSW
Sydney Central YHA is the hostel with everything, including an adorable indoor pool and sauna. Small but sweet, it’s the perfect spot to spend the lazy time between lunch and dinner, mapping out your plan of attack on the Sydney nightlife (you'll be right in the thick of it!) At this 5-star rated hostel, you’ll also find an in-house travel agency, an underground bar, and a cinema. Just saying.
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Magnetic Island YHA - QLD
If koala breakfasts - as in buffet breakfasts with literal koalas - aren’t enough to inspire you to check out our award-winning hostel at Magnetic Island, this tranquil pool should seal the deal. Surrounded by palm trees and bungalows, there’s really no better way to recharge than setting up camp here for a couple of hours. You can feel the serenity, can’t you? Did we mention koala breakfasts?
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Canberra City YHA - ACT
Amongst Australians, the capital gets an unfair wrap as a boring city. We can personally guarantee there is plenty to do, but if you’re just kicking back, our Canberra hostel has a pretty slick indoor pool waiting for you to get some relief from the heat. You can also make use of our sauna for a relaxing steam afterwards.
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From $21 per night
Brisbane City YHA
An award winning backpackers hostel, Brisbane City YHA is close to Suncorp Stadium, Roma St Transit Centre, South Bank, the Gallery of Modern Art and the Queensland Museum. Oh, and did we mention that we have a pool overlooking the Brisbane River?
From $28 per night
Broome YHA
Comfortable, stylish hostel in the centre of Broome with pool, garden bar and tropical surrounds.
From $31.5 per night
Sydney Central YHA
Our heritage-listed building, opposite Central Station, is ideally positioned near the Sydney Airport Train line, Darling Harbour, Chinatown and the Powerhouse Museum.
From $29 per night
Magnetic Island YHA
This award-winning YHA hostel has all the facilities of an island resort. Set on beautiful Magnetic Island, this backpackers hostel includes open air bar, onsite wildlife sanctuary and hammocks surrounding the pool.
From $35.5 per night
Canberra City YHA
Whether you're travelling solo or with family there are plenty of attractions to keep you busy in Canberra. Located just 5 minutes from the interstate bus terminal.
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