Backpacking to Australia? - Your guide to the best Hostels around the Continent

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 Backpacking to Australia? - Your guide to the best Hostels around the Continent
                                 

Well, the luxuries of the world are of course a bliss to experience and be a part of, but have you ever experienced sharing a hall with a bunch of like-minded roomies? Share a bundle of stories, head about their culture, maybe share some home packed authentic food? Got tipsy with strangers who suddenly have been seeming familiar or felt an instant connection with a mate and never regretted it?

These are the kind of memories that an exotic, personal sea-facing ultra-luxury suit might not be able to create for you. However, a dorm with some bunk beds, a session of games over a few drinks, some old school songs over a bonfire and a bunch of new faces? this is what will give you these forever to remember kind of memories and people.

With that, let us walk you through a couple of options in Australia which won?t be heavy on your pocket and help you explore the sub-continents cities guiltfree.

  1. Wake Up! Sydney Central (Sydney)

Luxury, comfort, entertainment, and festivity, when you get it all at a price you never imagined, be sure to know that you have hit the right place. Wake up! Sydney Central is the go-to destination for all backpackers heading to Sydney. Located at a twelve-minute walk from Darling Harbor, this hostel is well within the most happening hub of the city! Accessibility and commuting from the location are an added advantage with the Central Station situated right opposite the hostel. This makes it an easy ride to and from the airport.

Wake up! Sydney Central is equipped with a fabulous caf? and a restaurant, and amenities like a 24 across 7 reception, free Wi-Fi and a fully equipped bar can be enjoyed here. The property has an extremely engaging and friendly staff, they are courteous and keep you entertained with regular events and parties every day. You can choose from a mixed dormitory styled accommodation or go in for an all-girls dorm! They also have the facility of a private room!

Head to the neighborhood and explore the Paddy?s Market and Chinatown or explore the Darling Harbor! This place is sure never to disappoint you.

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  1. Blue Parrot Backpackers (Sydney)

The Blue Parrot Backpackers Hostel is one place which etches its place in your heart with its young, lively and social ambiance. A home away from home as the guests call it, are mostly of the opinion to come back to this quaint little cozy habitat which can host up to 30 people. Though about a convenient distance of 20 minutes from the city?s center, it is located at just a seven-minute walk from the Kings Cross Train station which makes commuting a piece of cake for its residents.

The hostel is concise, however, hosts a large outdoor courtyard for people to chit-chat and socialize and an indoor lounge for the ones who want to relax and chill over a Netflix session!

Popular tourist attractions like the Royal Botanic Gardens and Sydney?s pride- the Opera House are at a very commutable distance. Visit them for the coziness, comfort and social liveliness.

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  1. The Nunnery (Melbourne)

Wondering where this hostel got its title from? Well, true its name, this charismatic hostel is built within an ancient Georgian Building which dates to 1888 and was once home to a nunnery for 60 long years. Located in the hippy area of Fitzroy, The Nunnery is the ultimate destination for solo travelers, backpackers, and ones who love adventure. The hostel hosts both shared and private rooms and is a perfect amalgam of the ancient architecture of Melbourne blending with the modern and contemporary culture of the city.

The neighborhood is young and vibrant and is home to multiple pubs, bars, and funky restaurants! The hostel is run by nuns, who are versatile with the area and can help you with all your queries. Rent a bike here and stroll along Brunswick Street or just enjoy the events organized by the venue daily.

Fun barbeque nights, movies and pancake mornings are the highlights of this place!

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  1. Base St Kilda (Melbourne)

Base St Kilda is a backpacker?s true delight! Comfortable dorms, private rooms or even deluxe rooms with a balcony! Base St Kilda has it all to offer! Equipped with an extremely knowledgeable concierge, you are sure you have no questions unanswered about the surrounding neighborhood or the surrounding countries! Be it the local Australian whereabouts to a guide to Fiji and other parts of Asia, the staff here knows it well.

Their Red Eye Bar is a highlight, they serve appetizing delights on all days of the week with promising discounts for the resident guests!

Look for a Job search desk in this hostel if you plan to stay in the city longer!

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  1. Bunk Brisbane (Brisbane)

The Bunk Brisbane is a true bunk and reliever from the monotony of your daily routine and chores! Despite being a backpacker?s favorite, The Bunk is a blend of both luxury and economic spending in the same go. Located just beside the famous Story Bridge, this hostel is sure to weave a take for you. Equipped with a five-star reception, the place also holds a knowledgeable concierge, they are the best to guide you to some of the most happening places around. The Bunk is in the Fortitude Valley, which happens to be the party capital of Brisbane. From night clubs and cafes for the fun lovers to art galleries and ethic shops for the culture enthusiasts, the location fits the likes of all! Take a cool swim in their pool, or just relax in their hot tubs, you are sure to lose a track of time when visiting this property. Visit them for their late license bar and dance your heart out all night!

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  1. Chill Backpackers (Brisbane)

Ever wondered how this place lives up to their name? Well, this place offers a BYOB!! Get your own beer and chill your heart out at this property! A heartthrob for backpackers, this place is economical, easy on the pocket and an ultimate destination for people who want to live close to the center. Commuting isn?t a constraint with the Roma Street Bus and Train station just minutes away from the hostel. Take the public transport and explore the city?s best attractions such as Suncorp Stadium, Casino or go shopping to the Queen Street Mall. The place offers amenities like free parking, air-conditioned rooms and high-speed wi-fi amongst others.

Visit them for their fabulous deck for world-class cocktails, a play station, and gaming zone and all this with the most gorgeous view of the city AND the river.

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