Arts Factory by Nomads is a accommodation in Byron Bay, NSW, Australia. It has a 4.3/5 rating from 1685 Google reviews. Contact: +61 2 6685 7709. Website: https://nomadsworld.com/australia/arts-factory-lodge/.Listed on thegood.guide, the local's guide to Byron Bay.
Arts Factory by Nomads
Byron Bay · Accommodation
Hidden GemSolo TravellerBudgetLive MusicBackpacker Friendly
4.3/5
(1,685 reviews)
The Arts Factory has been Byron's backpacker heartland for decades, and it still draws the crowd that wants more than a hotel room. Set back from town on Skinners Shoot Road, the property runs on a loose, creative energy that's part hostel, part arts precinct. Expect a mix of dorm beds and private rooms, communal spaces that feel genuinely lived-in, and the kind of transient social scene that makes solo travel easy. It's not polished, and that's the point. The surrounding gardens and lagoon give it a bush-camp feel that most accommodation in Byron can't replicate at any price. For budget travellers who'd rather spend their money at the Pass than on thread-count, this is the logical base. Book direct and check what's on, the venue has a history of hosting live music and community events worth timing your stay around.
Opening Hours
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- WednesdayClosed
- ThursdayClosed
- FridayClosed
- SaturdayClosed
- Sunday12am – 11:59pm
Contact
- +61 2 6685 7709
- nomadsworld.com/australia/arts-factory-lodge
- 1 Skinners Shoot Rd, Byron Bay NSW 2481
- View on Google Maps →
What People Say
Bárbara Garrido Fuentealba4 months ago
The Arts Factory is such a beautiful and unique place to stay in Byron Bay. Set in nature with flowing water around the property, it feels like a little escape, but at the same time it has amazing, fun energy. We stayed for three nights on one of the islands and loved the sound of the water around us. The bed was comfy, everything was clean, and the room was well equipped with a sofa and stunning views. The ambience here is unreal, it’s the perfect mix of relaxing during the day and great vibes throughout. There was volleyball going on non-stop, which made it super social and fun, and the pool right next to the rooms was a massive bonus. You can rent bikes and explore Byron like a local, and it’s within walking distance to everything. Lovely staff, a fun bar, great atmosphere, and overall amazing vibes. Would definitely stay here again!!!
helena saissy3 months ago
My friends and I stayed at this hostel for a few days. I recommend it for the atmosphere, which is really super chill and friendly. The place has a lot of potential, and it feels comfortable. However, in terms of cleanliness, it was a complete disaster and we were very disappointed. We reported the problem to reception and were assured that a deep cleaning would be done the next day, but nothing changed. The floors were never cleaned, the rooms were extremely dirty as well, the common areas were very dirty, and the kitchen… don’t even get me started. After staying in quite a few hostels, this is the first time we’ve seen anything like this. It’s really a shame because the place is nice, but the cleanliness leaves a lot to be desired.
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