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No14 Lovel St

Katoomba

Located in the centre of the Blue Mountains, No.14 Lovel St is just 500 metres from Katoomba train station.

E
Erin
From
Canada
Fantastic place. Super generous to offer coffee, tea, milk, and cereal for breakfast. The house is very organized and clean, and the beds are comfy. There are plenty of showers and toilets (even a bath). Owners are lovely, too, very ready to help.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 751 reviews
Price from
US$77.24
1 night, 2 adults

YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba

Katoomba

Set in Katoomba, 2 km from Katoomba Scenic World, YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

S
Shannen
From
Singapore
Kitchen was humongous and kept very clean, with massive fridges and freezers. Multiple sinks and hobs also meant I never felt like I had to jostle for space even though it was always quite busy. Really comfy dining area with power outlets for laptops. My 4-bed room was spacious and thoughtfully furnished with clothing rails, a large shelf, two chairs ('chairdrobes'), which makes it so much easier to get organised.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,346 reviews
Price from
US$81.36
1 night, 2 adults

Flying Fox Backpackers

Katoomba

Located in Katoomba, Flying Fox Backpackers features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

b
bareket
From
Israel
Such an awesome place with kind staff. Ross was great and helped us with every question we had about tracks, supermarkets, whatever. The place is really nice and homey, with an authentic backpacker feel to it. Breakfast was delicious, with everything you need and plenty of it. Ross was so great that one night we came home to find he had cooked dinner for everyone, just so we’d sit together and enjoy. The place was very clean, well furnished, and the kitchen was great for meal-making. The location was excellent — only a five-minute drive to every interesting track in Katoomba. Would definitely recommend it to anyone.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 337 reviews
Price from
US$78.49
1 night, 2 adults

Katoomba Mountain Lodge

Katoomba

Set 2.4 km from Katoomba Scenic World, Katoomba Mountain Lodge offers 2-star accommodation in Katoomba and has a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace.

L
Laura
From
Australia
nice location, spacious and comfortable living areas (shared), 2 nice fireplaces to sit at and warm up after a rainy hike, lovely personell, good location!:)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews
Price from
US$64.82
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,346 reviews
    From
    US$81
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 751 reviews
    From
    US$77
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 337 reviews
    From
    US$78
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews
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    US$50
    1 night, 2 adults

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No14 Lovel St

Katoomba

Located in the centre of the Blue Mountains, No.14 Lovel St is just 500 metres from Katoomba train station.

E
Erin
From
Canada
Fantastic place. Super generous to offer coffee, tea, milk, and cereal for breakfast. The house is very organized and clean, and the beds are comfy. There are plenty of showers and toilets (even a bath). Owners are lovely, too, very ready to help.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 751 reviews
Price from
US$77.24
1 night, 2 adults

YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba

Katoomba

Set in Katoomba, 2 km from Katoomba Scenic World, YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

S
Shannen
From
Singapore
Kitchen was humongous and kept very clean, with massive fridges and freezers. Multiple sinks and hobs also meant I never felt like I had to jostle for space even though it was always quite busy. Really comfy dining area with power outlets for laptops. My 4-bed room was spacious and thoughtfully furnished with clothing rails, a large shelf, two chairs ('chairdrobes'), which makes it so much easier to get organised.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,346 reviews
Price from
US$81.36
1 night, 2 adults

Flying Fox Backpackers

Katoomba

Located in Katoomba, Flying Fox Backpackers features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

b
bareket
From
Israel
Such an awesome place with kind staff. Ross was great and helped us with every question we had about tracks, supermarkets, whatever. The place is really nice and homey, with an authentic backpacker feel to it. Breakfast was delicious, with everything you need and plenty of it. Ross was so great that one night we came home to find he had cooked dinner for everyone, just so we’d sit together and enjoy. The place was very clean, well furnished, and the kitchen was great for meal-making. The location was excellent — only a five-minute drive to every interesting track in Katoomba. Would definitely recommend it to anyone.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 337 reviews
Price from
US$78.49
1 night, 2 adults

Katoomba Mountain Lodge

Katoomba

Set 2.4 km from Katoomba Scenic World, Katoomba Mountain Lodge offers 2-star accommodation in Katoomba and has a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace.

L
Laura
From
Australia
nice location, spacious and comfortable living areas (shared), 2 nice fireplaces to sit at and warm up after a rainy hike, lovely personell, good location!:)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews
Price from
US$64.82
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 337 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 751 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,346 reviews

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Avg. price/night: US$77.24
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 751 reviews
Great location, very walkable to and from aside from a minor hill directly outside the lodge. The community-lodge style felt very welcoming and friendly, and I loved being able to interact with the other travellers. The room was very clean and cozy, and very warm despite the freezing winter months, and felt secure and safe to stay in.
Guest review by
Violet
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$98.03
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,346 reviews
I adored this YHA! It's one of the best hostels I stayed in in Australia. It's in a beautiful building with a big kitchen, big common room and nice garden. I booked a queen room which was great price-quality. The YHA is about 10-15 min walk from the station and about 15-20 min walk from the three sisters. Great location to di some hiking, or to just hide out from the fog and rain with a good book. Staff is great and they offer a very nice breakfast buffet
Guest review by
astrid
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$98.03
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,346 reviews
It is a mixture of hotel and youth hostel, the vibe is a lot more peaceful than other youth hostels, which I prefer. Plenty of seats in the lounge for you to rest or get work done. Good location, right in the middle of Katoomba town, close to supermarkets, cafes and restaurants. Free parking spaces at the back.
Guest review by
Edward
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 337 reviews
Fiona and Ross are really pleasant and wonderful owners. They take care of you. Great for backpackers and also couples as well. Very convenient place close to the heart of Katoomba, its shopping centers, railway station and its eat streets. Beautiful property, very lively vibe. Best hostel I've lived in Hands down!!
Guest review by
Sai Praneeth
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$98.03
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,346 reviews
Room was clean & comfortable with heating that we could control that was quick & effective. Good size bathroom with towels provided. Safe & secure with security doors around the property. Surprisingly quiet after 10pm for a hostel. Large comfortable communal areas & kitchen with plenty of fridge storage.
Guest review by
SallyAnn
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$77.24
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 751 reviews
The best hostel I've ever been so far! Very homey and cozy. I could have seen that the owner really cares about the environment from many little things. Handmade cakes and cookies, free tea and coffe. What else can I say? Just magic!
Guest review by
Nicole
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$98.03
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,346 reviews
YHA Blue Mountains is without a doubt one of the best hostels.It's one of my fav hostels.The staff are very friendly,helpful,caring,and,understanding.They go out of their way to give you the best rooms,and,best stay possible.Always love staying at YHA Blue Mountains.
Guest review by
John
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 337 reviews
Best hostel I've stayed at. So easy to meet people, great location, free breakfast, loved the family meals Ross made for us and loved the laid back vibes. Definitely stay here if you enjoy everything outdoors.
Guest review by
Kimberley
Solo traveller