Backpackers In Paradise 18-35 Hostel | Hostel in Gold Coast

| 6.9 (2052 Reviews) |   162 Bedrooms  11 Bathrooms  18 Guests
Surfers Paradise Hostel | Backpackers In Paradise 18-35 Hostel

162 Bedroom Hostel in Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast

Since 1986, Backpackers in Paradise has been creating that iconic 80’s vibe and is one of the first and longest-running hostels on the Gold Coast! Just a 2-minute walk from the city center and the beach, it’s perfectly located to enjoy all the best that Surfers Paradise has to offer, from trendy restaurants and tourist attractions to stunning beaches and lively clubs. Backpackers in Paradise is the ideal mix of party and relaxation. Our fully licensed bar is open all day, offering daily happy hours and a variety of drinks, so please note that BYO is not allowed. Our party reps organize exciting nightly activities and offer nightclub passes, ensuring every night is memorable. You’ll also love our on-site café, swimming pool, pool tables, cinema room, table tennis, free Wi-Fi, smoking area, laundry facilities, and a large, shared kitchen with all the essentials. We offer comfortable and spacious dorms that sleep between 4-20 people, all with private bathrooms. For more privacy, we have rooms for up to 2 people. All dorms and private rooms are cleaned daily by our friendly housekeeping team.

Backpackers In Paradise 18-35 Hostel is located in Gold Coast.

This 162 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Air Conditioner, Oceanfront, Balcony/Terrace, and several others. This is a 3 star rated property and has over 2052 reviews with the average score of 6.9 . Coming to Gold Coast and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 162 Bedrooms Hostel if you want to learn more about this place in Gold Coast. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Internet
Kitchen

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Bar
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Happy hour
  • Movie nights
  • Pool table
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Darts
  • Beach
  • Game room
  • Karaoke
  • Ping-pong
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Paid Wifi
  • Designated smoking area
  • Safe
  • Wifi in all areas
Guest Services
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Tour desk
  • Lockers
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)
  • Sun deck
Security/Safety
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • First aid kits available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Cashless payment available
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Swimming pool

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18 and the maximum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Please note that backpackers in paradise does not accept payments with american express credit cards, guests are required to show a valid passport or drivers license and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply, please note that this property does not have any policies, procedures or resources in place to accommodate the unique needs of school graduates during the annual 'schoolies week' period. it does not have adequate resources to engage qualified security personnel to guarantee the safety, comfort and convenience of school graduate guests during this period, please note limited free wifi is provided. additional wifi can be purchased for an extra charge of $2 per day, please note that all guests must have a valid passport to check into our dormitory style rooms. no exceptions will be made, please note that all guests must have a valid form of government issued photographic id to check into our private rooms. no exceptions will be made. id we accept is passport only, no other form of of identification will be accepted, guests should note that check in & check out is unavailable on christmas day (25th december) and new years day (1st january).guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply, please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Reviews

Value for money:
6.66
Location:
8.47
Staff:
7.63
Facilities:
6.38
Comfort:
6.01
Cleanliness:
6.15
Tom
Dec 10, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
Australia
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Hairdryer, Shared bathroom

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

General

Key card access, Reading light, Ironing facilities, Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Lockers, Trash cans

Kitchen

Dryer, Washing machine

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Private pool, Outdoor furniture

Bedroom

Linens

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Pool and Spa

Shallow end, Saltwater pool

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 14 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Hairdryer, Shared bathroom

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

General

Key card access, Reading light, Ironing facilities, Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Lockers, Trash cans

Kitchen

Dryer, Washing machine

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Private pool, Outdoor furniture

Bedroom

Linens

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Pool and Spa

Shallow end, Saltwater pool

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

View

Inner courtyard view

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room 18 - 35 years
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Private bathroom

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

General

Key card access, Ironing facilities, Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Lockers, Trash cans

Kitchen

Dryer, Washing machine

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Private pool, Outdoor furniture

Bedroom

Linens

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Pool and Spa

Shallow end, Saltwater pool

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

View

Inner courtyard view

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room 18 - 35 years
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 32 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room 18 - 35 years

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Private bathroom

General

Key card access, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Lockers, Trash cans

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Kitchen

Dryer, Washing machine

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Private pool, Outdoor furniture

Bedroom

Linens

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Pool and Spa

Shallow end, Saltwater pool

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

View

Inner courtyard view

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Apartment
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 60 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Apartment

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Hairdryer, Private bathroom

General

Key card access, Reading light, Air conditioning, Iron, Ironing facilities, Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors, Safe, Lockers, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Private entrance

Kitchen

Dryer, Toaster, Kitchen, Microwave, Oven, Electric kettle, Dining table, Refrigerator, Kitchenware, Kitchenette, Stovetop, Washing machine

Living Area

Dining area, Sofa, Sitting area, Desk

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Private pool, Outdoor furniture

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Pool and Spa

Shallow end, Saltwater pool, Pool towels

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Bed in 14-Bed Dormitory Room 18 - 35 years
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 55 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 14-Bed Dormitory Room 18 - 35 years

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Private bathroom

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Private pool, Balcony, Outdoor furniture

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

General

Key card access, Ironing facilities, Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Lockers, Trash cans

Kitchen

Dryer, Washing machine

View

City view, River view, Pool view, View

Bedroom

Linens

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Pool and Spa

Shallow end, Saltwater pool, Pool with a view

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Bed in 20-Bed Mixed Dormitory 18 - 35 years
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 150 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 20-Bed Mixed Dormitory 18 - 35 years

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Private bathroom

General

Key card access, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Lockers, Carpeted, Trash cans

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Kitchen

Dryer, Washing machine

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Private pool, Outdoor furniture

Bedroom

Linens

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Pool and Spa

Shallow end, Saltwater pool

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room - Female Only - 18 - 35 years
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 50 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room - Female Only - 18 - 35 years

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Private bathroom

General

Key card access, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Lockers, Trash cans

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Kitchen

Dryer, Washing machine

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Private pool, Outdoor furniture

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Pool and Spa

Shallow end, Saltwater pool

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

View

Inner courtyard view

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room 18 - 35 years
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room 18 - 35 years

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Private bathroom

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

General

Key card access, Ironing facilities, Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Lockers, Trash cans

Kitchen

Dryer, Washing machine

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Private pool, Outdoor furniture

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Pool and Spa

Shallow end, Saltwater pool

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

View

Inner courtyard view

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Private bathroom

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

General

Key card access, Ironing facilities, Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Lockers, Trash cans

Kitchen

Dryer, Washing machine

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Private pool, Outdoor furniture

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Pool and Spa

Shallow end, Saltwater pool, Pool towels

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

View

Inner courtyard view

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Single
Room Size: 8 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Hairdryer, Shared bathroom

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

General

Key card access, Ironing facilities, Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Lockers, Trash cans

Kitchen

Dryer, Washing machine

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Private pool, Outdoor furniture

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Pool and Spa

Shallow end, Saltwater pool, Pool towels

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room 18 - 35 years
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 55 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shower, Private bathroom, Toilet

General

Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Lockers, Trash cans

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Kitchen

Dryer, Washing machine

Bedroom

Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Pool and Spa

Shallow end, Saltwater pool

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Double Room with Shared Toilet
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Shared bathroom

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

General

Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors, Lockers

Kitchen

Dryer, Washing machine

Bedroom

Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Pool and Spa

Shallow end, Saltwater pool, Pool towels

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
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