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Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your money for exploring. We’ve heard good things about the theme park and other attractions in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.

No two hostels look the same, but these dormitory-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many have private options too), low prices and a social setting.

Ready to book a hostel in town? These options have the highest reviews from our travellers and could be a good place to start looking: Backpackers In Paradise Resort - Located within a 5-minute walk of Cavill Avenue. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a nightclub. Rooms come with showers, desks and linens. BUNK Backpackers Surfers Paradise - Hostel - Located steps from Cavill Avenue. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool and tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with towels, showers and linens. Coolangatta Sands Hotel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Coolangatta Beach and Kirra Beach. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant and a bar. You’ll find showers in all rooms. Gold Coast Backpackers - Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Surfers Paradise Beach. Property features include free WiFi, laundry facilities and barbecues. You’ll find towels, showers and linens in all rooms. Rainbow Bay Backpackers - Located within a 5-minute walk of Coolangatta Beach. Property features include free WiFi, an outdoor pool and a sauna.

If you’re searching for a low-cost place to stay in Gold Coast, one of Expedia’s 9 hostels could be a great choice for you.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s some information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 24°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 16°C. Average annual precipitation for Gold Coast is 983 mm.

Overall, Gold Coast is known for its beaches, restaurants and theme parks. Major attractions include Surfers Paradise Beach, Cavill Avenue and Slingshot. Get out into nature with places such as Broadwater Parklands, Currumbin Beach and Kirra Beach. Cultural attractions include Ripley’s Believe It or Not, Dracula’s Queensland and Spotlight Theatre.

Keep this information about transit options in Gold Coast in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta), located 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from the city centre. An alternative is Brisbane Airport (BNE), which is 47.5 mi (76.4 km) away. After you’ve arrived, you might want to use public transport during your trip. You can access metro transport at Florida Gardens station, Broadbeach South Light Rail Station and Robina Station. To explore more of the area, take a train from Varsity Lakes Station, Helensvale Station or Gold Coast City Coomera Station.