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We think we’re pretty great at what we do. And it turns out, your fellow travellers think so too! Check out what our guests from around the world have to say about their Wake Up experience.

AWARDS WE’VE WON

Now that’s a killer trophy cabinet! From Sydney to Bondi Beach to Byron Bay, we’re super proud that our hostels have won some of the best awards in the accommodation industry.
Wake Up! Sydney
Hostelworld HOSCARs Best hostel Australia, 2020
Wake Up! Bondi
1 out of 5 hostels
in Bondi
Wake Up! Byron Bay
Hostelworld HOSCARs Best Large Hostel in Oceania, 2023
Wake Up! Sydney
TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice Awards
Wake Up! Bondi
Hostelworld HOSCARs Best Medium Hostel in Oceania, 2023
Wake Up! Byron Bay
4.7 Google
Reviews
Wake Up! Sydney
Hostelworld HOSCARs Most Popular Hostel in Sydney, 2023
Wake Up! Hostels
Hostelworld HOSCARs Best Hostel Chain in Oceania, 2023
Wake Up! Sydney
1 out of 82 hostels
in Sydney
Wake Up! Bondi
Hostelworld HOSCARs Best hostel Sydney, 2020
Wake Up! Byron Bay
1 out of 12 hostels
in Byron Bay
Wake Up! Byron Bay
Hostelworld HOSCARs Best hostel Byron Bay, 2020
Wake Up! Sydney
Hostelworld HOSCARs Best Extra Large Hostel in Oceania, 2023

    IN THE MEDIA

    MOLLY THOMPSON YOUTUBE VLOGGER
    Wake Up! Sydney  Wake Up! Bondi Beach

    Whenever I’m in Sydney, this is my go-to hostel because it is just so friendly, the staff are lovely, it’s really social, and both of their locations are great. One of them is on Bondi beachfront and one of them is slap bang in the middle of Sydney.

    AUSTRALIA.COM
    Wake Up! Bondi Beach

    Wake up to the sound of waves crashing on the famous Bondi Beach and you’ll see why Wake Up! Bondi Beach is so popular. The hostel offers up all the usual perks… plus an epic rooftop with panoramic views of the ocean where they host yoga classes, BBQs, and wine and cheese nights.

    AUSTRALIAN TRAVELLER MAGAZINE
    Wake Up! Byron Bay

    Wake Up Byron Bay is an ideal choice for solo or group backpackers. The hostel reads more like a resort than a backpacker’s hostel, with air-conditioned rooms, bright and breezy communal spaces, a buzzy restaurant and bar. There’s also free yoga classes on offer.

    WELCOME TO TRAVEL
    Wake Up! Sydney

    There are many super hostels and flashpackers right now, but I’d say WakeUp! was the first of its kind in this iconic city. This hostel is right next to Central Station, meaning it has one of the best and most convenient locations in Sydney. They also have the VERY BEST service I’ve ever encountered in a hostel.

    NEW YORK TIMES
    Wake Up! Bondi Beach

    In Sydney, the intersection of city and nature is magic… and for budget travelers, Wake Up! Bondi Beach will get you to the surf in minutes.

    QUEER IN THE WORLD
    Wake Up! Sydney

    Wake Up! is one of our favourite hostels in the world and extremely gay-friendly (they even host their own Mardi Gras Party onsite every year). Modern, clean, funky, quiet and affordable – Wake Up Sydney ticked all the boxes for us, and we want to shout it from the rooftops!

    CHLOE COLLINS TRAVEL BLOGGER

    A community for like-minded travellers from around the world to come together and enjoy one of the most notorious cities in Australia.

    MACEY, SOLO TRAVEL TIKTOK
    Wake Up! Byron Bay

    Absolutely loved it. I was in an 8 bed room, but it was so spacious, and the layout of it was really nice. The beds are super comfy and you’re in these really cute little huts. There’s also a bar by the pool.

    @SOPHIEISSOMEWHERE INSTAGRAM
    Wake Up! Byron Bay

    We stayed in Wake Up! Byron Bay and I can’t recommend them enough. They run free yoga every morning, they have a complimentary shuttle bus into town in the evenings and they do free surfboard rental.

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