YHA Byron Bay

Very disappointing experience – not worth the price We stayed at YHA Byron Bay in a private room and paid AUD 200 for one night, which is completely unjustified given the experience. The private rooms are surrounded by common areas, which were extremely noisy until very late at night. Despite booking a private room specifically to rest, it was impossible to sleep due to constant noise, conversations, and general activity right outside the room. (406) On top of that, the air conditioning was not working, making the room uncomfortable and adding to a very poor night overall. Between the heat and the noise, we literally did not sleep at all. For a hostel that charges this price for a private room, we expected basic comfort, proper sound insulation, and functional amenities. None of these were met. We are very disappointed and feel that this stay did not reflect the standards nor the pricing of YHA. We hope management takes this feedback seriously and considers a gesture or compensation, as this experience was far from acceptable.

wasnt sure but suspected this was a youth hostel but i had little choice given last minute booking. got private room with ensuite. being older, can feel like imposing on the kids but wasnt case here. this is an outstanding hostel with wonderful staff and facilities.