# Beach hostels in Sydney

URL: https://sydneybeachside.com.au/stay/hostels/ · Facts checked: 2026-10-09

Dorm beds a few minutes from the surf, at Bondi, Coogee, Manly and Avalon.

We list 10 hostels at Manly, Coogee, Bondi and Avalon. The closest to the sand is Boardrider Backpacker & Budget Motel at Manly: 2 min on foot, 131 m. All of them are within a 10-minute walk. The cheapest we saw was under $100 a night (Coogee Beachside Hostel).

Walk = walking time and distance (not driving) along the walking route on OpenStreetMap, door to the nearest sand, at 4.8 km/h. Climb = uphill on the walk home, rounded to 5 m. Price band = one nightly rate seen on Google Maps ($ under $100, $$ $100–199, $$$ $200–349, $$$$ $350+). Nobody paid to be listed.

## Eastern Suburbs

### [Coogee Beach](https://sydneybeachside.com.au/beaches/coogee/)

| Place | Type | Walk | Route | Climb home | Price band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mad Monkey Coogee Beach | Hostel | 2 min | 158 m | 0 m | $ |
| Coogee Beach House | Hostel | 3 min | 206 m | 0 m | $ |
| Coogee Beachside Hostel | Hostel | 5 min | 363 m | 15 m | $ |

### [Bondi Beach](https://sydneybeachside.com.au/beaches/bondi/)

| Place | Type | Walk | Route | Climb home | Price band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Up! Bondi Beach | Hostel | 3 min | 270 m | 10 m | $$ |
| Little Drifter Bondi Beach | Hostel | 5 min | 422 m | 5 m | $$ |
| Bondi Beach Backpackers | Hostel | 6 min | 466 m | 15 m | $ |

## Northern Beaches

### [Manly Beach](https://sydneybeachside.com.au/beaches/manly/)

| Place | Type | Walk | Route | Climb home | Price band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boardrider Backpacker & Budget Motel | Hostel | 2 min | 131 m | 0 m | $ |
| Manly Bunkhouse | Hostel | 4 min | 310 m | 0 m | not checked |
| Stoke Beach House, Manly | Hostel | 5 min | 364 m | 5 m | $$ |

### [Avalon Beach](https://sydneybeachside.com.au/beaches/avalon/)

| Place | Type | Walk | Route | Climb home | Price band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Beach Hostel | Hostel | 6 min | 480 m | 10 m | not checked |

## FAQ

### Which hostel in Sydney is closest to the sand?

Boardrider Backpacker & Budget Motel at Manly Beach: 131 m, about 2 min on foot.

### Which Sydney beach has the most hostels?

Manly, Coogee and Bondi, with 3 each of the 10 we list.

### Are the walk times driving or walking?

Walking. Each one is the walking route on OpenStreetMap from the door to the nearest edge of the sand, at an easy 4.8 km/h. The climb is the uphill on the walk home.

### Can I book through Sydney Beachside?

No. We’re a guide, not a booking site, and nobody pays to be listed. Each name opens the place on Google Maps, where you’ll find photos, reviews and how to book.

Other kinds of stay: [Hotels](https://sydneybeachside.com.au/stay/hotels/), [Apartments](https://sydneybeachside.com.au/stay/apartments/), [Guesthouses & B&Bs](https://sydneybeachside.com.au/stay/guesthouses/), [Beachfront](https://sydneybeachside.com.au/stay/beachfront/). All 83 places: [Where to stay](https://sydneybeachside.com.au/stay/).