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Our top choices for Main Arm hostels

A bar area with stools, a potted plant, and a surfboard.

1. Wake Up! Byron Bay - Hostel

Wake Up! Byron Bay - Hostel
2.0 star property
Byron Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (72 reviews)
"I really loved this hostel! I booked a private room for two. The staff were really nice and had great amenities"
Australia
Candelaria
The price is AU$177
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Wake Up! Byron Bay - Hostel
A reception area with a wooden counter, a large abstract art piece on the wall, and a glass door leading outside.

2. YHA Byron Bay

YHA Byron Bay
2.0 star property
Byron Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (159 reviews)
"Clean room and such a nice place to stay."
United States
Kira
The price is AU$160
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
YHA Byron Bay
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, surrounded by palm trees and buildings with balconies.

3. YHA Cape Byron

YHA Cape Byron
2.0 star property
Byron Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (72 reviews)
"Excellent stay"
Australia
Jacob
The price is AU$154
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
YHA Cape Byron
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top reviews in Main Arm

A bar area with stools, a potted plant, and a surfboard.
Wake Up! Byron Bay - Hostel

Wake Up! Byron Bay - Hostel

Wake Up! Byron Bay - Hostel
Byron Bay

10/10 Excellent

We really loved our stay here. It was our first visit to Byron and Wake Up made it such a memorable one. The location was perfect, great cafe and restaurant right next door and across the road from a beach access making this the perfect spot slightly out of town. There was a free shuttle bus that ran from early morning into the later evening that made it convenient to get in and out of town so we didn’t need to drive. After a night in town it was only a 20ish min flat walk back to the hostel if...
Australia
Sonique
Reviewed November 3, 2026
Wake Up! Byron Bay - Hostel

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best hostels in Main Arm?

Our guests like these accommodations in the area, and they may offer budget-friendly prices: Mantra on Salt Beach - 18 mi (29 km) from the heart of Main Arm. Property features at this holiday park include free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Waves Byron Bay - 14.1 mi (22.7 km) from the heart of Main Arm. Property features at this hostel include free Wi-Fi, an arcade/games room and tour/ticket assistance.

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Main Arm?

The weather is important when you want to venture out and explore, so here's a little information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 23°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 16°C. Average annual precipitation for Main Arm is 1395 mm.

What is there to see and do in Main Arm?

Get out into nature with places such as Inner Pocket Nature Reserve, Mount Jerusalem National Park and Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens. Cultural attractions include Brunswick Picture House, Bangalow Heritage House Museum and Nimbin Artists Gallery. Locals like to shop at Byron Community Market and Bangalow Market.

What's the best way to get to and around Main Arm while staying at a hostel?

Keep this information about transit options in Main Arm on hand to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the nearest airport, which is Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway), located 23.7 mi (38.2 km) from the city centre. Another option is Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta), situated 24.1 mi (38.8 km) away.

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