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Sydney | Bondi Beach | Byron Bay

SOCIAL EVENTS. 7 DAYS A WEEK

SLEEP WITH AUSTRALIA'S MOST LOVED HOSTEL

YOUR FAVOURITE AUSSIE LOCATIONS

SOCIAL EVENTS. 7 DAYS A WEEK

SLEEP WITH AUSTRALIA'S
MOST LOVED HOSTEL

YOUR FAVOURITE AUSSIE LOCATIONS

WAKE UP SOMEWHERE NEW

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We believe that to travel, is to get social with new people, embrace epic experiences, and step outside your comfort zone. It’s to play hard, rest easy, and re-discover yourself. Our hostels are created so you can soak up the best parts of travelling. That we happen to be Australia’s most-loved hostel, is the cherry on top.

ABOUT US

TOP QUALITY

Our Aussie-made facilities are top notch

PRIME LOCATIONS

Explore the best of Australia’s East Coast

FREE SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Join in the fun, from sunrise to sunset

BEST RATES AROUND

We look after our mates. Book direct for best rates

HERE FOR YOU

Our team of travel-lovers are ready to help anytime

MAKE FRIENDS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

From zen mornings to themed nights, we roll out guest activities seven days a week.

DAILY POOL BAR SPECIALS

Wake Up! Byron Bay

Meet other guests during golden hour, with daily cocktail and drink specials.

GUIDED CITY TOUR

Wake Up! Sydney Central

Explore the highlights of Sydney, with our free guided walking tour through the city.

ROOFTOP YOGA

Wake Up! Bondi Beach

Rise up to the rooftop, to get your zen on with beaut' views of Bondi Beach.

THEMED PARTIES

Wake Up! Sydney Central

Make the best memories with themed events, epic parties and live DJ. Seven nights a week.

PIZZA NIGHT

Wake Up! Byron Bay

Meet up with other travellers, over half price pizza at our poolside bar.

WINE & CHEESE NIGHT

Wake Up! Bondi Beach

Start the weekend on a social high, with our free wine and cheese night every week.

YOGA CLASSES

Wake Up! Byron Bay

Begin the day with a morning flow in our onsite yoga studio, at our free daily yoga classes.

VOTED BEST HOSTEL IN AUSTRALIA

We don’t mean to brag, but our trophy cabinet is pretty epic! From being voted Australia’s Best Hostel to winning TripAdvisor’s Traveller’s Choice Award. And not to mention the thousands of 5-star reviews from guests like you!

AWARDS & REVIEWS

BEST PRICE GUARANTEE

FLEXIBLE CANCELLATION

LOCAL SUPPORT

bringing travellers together for the adventure of a lifetime

INSPIRATION, TRAVEL TIPS & FREE GUIDES

Read through our blog for traveller stories, travel-planning inspiration, East Coast Australia guides, tips on Working Holidays, and much more.

BROWSE THE BLOG

Travel Tips

Mindful Mornings: Yoga and Wellness in Byron Bay

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Travel Tips

Connecting with fellow travellers in Australia: How to make friends

Byron Bay | Travel Tips

10 Things you should do when you stay at Wake Up! Byron Bay

Sydney

11 VIVID Sydney Experiences You Have To See In 2024

Australia | Sydney | Travel Tips

My Experience Backpacking Australia’s East Coast as a Wheelchair User

Sydney | To Do

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Sydney

The Ultimate Self-Guided Vivid Sydney Walking Tour – From Central Station to Circular Quay

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MEET OUR HOSTELS

From Sydney to Bondi to Byron Bay, see what makes each Wake Up Hostel unique.

WAKE UP! SYDNEY

Voted Australia's Best Hostel

Solo travellers, start here! The vibe is high at Wake Up Sydney, with group activities, guided walking tours, and plenty of themed nights and parties. Sydney is the first and biggest of all our Wake Up Hostels. It has an ace location in the centre of Sydney, its own cafe, restaurant and nightclub, and a super social energy. The ideal hostel for when you first arrive into Australia.

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WAKE UP! BONDI BEACH

The ultimate Aussie beach lifestyle

Calling all lovers of the sun, sea and surf! Wake Up Bondi Beach lets you live the classic Aussie beach lifestyle. You’ll love its location (directly opposite the beach), charming character building, and open-air rooftop. Combine all that with weekly wellness activities like yoga and personal training, beach walks, and social nights, and you’ll see why there’s no place like Bondi Beach!

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WAKE UP! BYRON BAY

Welcome to paradise

You ready to level up your hostel game? Wake Up Byron Bay serves up resort vibes on a backpacking budget. A perfect paradise for both solo travellers and groups, it’s the kind of place where you can both join in and have space to yourself. Social and wellness activities run on the daily, our swimming pool and bar area are epic, the beach is just across the road. One of Byron’s best hidden gems.

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