You will find the finest hotels, hostels, and bed & breakfasts on the east coast of Australia in this blog! Nice accommodation for large cities such as Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. But you will also read about the best hostels in Noosa, Byron Bay and Cairns. And if you are looking for cozy hotels or cute B&Bs in Hunter Valley, this hotel guide will help you too!
Hotel guide east coast Australia: the best hotels and hostels for sleeping
Yes! You will go to Australia! What a great prospect! We have been to Australia twice, but I am sure there will be a third time. Are you traveling to the east coast of Australia like us and looking for nice hotels, hostels, or other accommodations? This blog offers help.
Many people travel through Australia by camper or campervan. Are you not a camper, do you backpack by bus alone or do you sometimes need a hotel? Then we can recommend the hotels below. On the map of Australia you can see where the different cities we described in this blog are located.
Map of Australia with highlights of the east coast!
A hotel guide with accommodations for every budget class
Below we have listed the best sleeping places of the different destinations in Australia. There is always a budget accommodation (hostel, basic guesthouse, or accommodation). You will find a mid-range option in the middle of each row. Often this is a hotel with a more spacious room and swimming pool. And finally, you will find a more luxurious hotel variant for every destination. These are beautiful hotels where you will be pampered.
We have found great places to sleep for the following destinations in Australia: Cairns, Noosa, Brisbane, Byron Bay, Hunter Valley, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide.
Have fun mapping your itinerary and booking your hotels!
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Nice accommodations and sleeping places in Cairns
Cairns is a small city in northeastern Australia, in Queensland. Most people visit Cairns to see the Great Barrier Reef. There are also a number of national nature parks near Cairns such as Danbulla National Park and Kuranda National Park.. The famous Daintree Rainforest is about 2 hours drive from Cairns.
The beaches at Cairns are not safe for swimming (due to crocodiles). If you want to relax for a day at bounty beach, visit the island of Fitzroy. While in Cairns we rented bikes to explore the area for a day, also recommended!
Below are three great hotels and hostels in Cairns!
Dreamtime Travellers €
This nice hostel comes with a swimming pool. It has all kinds of cozy rooms, large kitchens, and clean bathrooms. The decor is very nice! You sleep here for €52 in a private room.
Book now!The Village Cairns €€
This nice hostel with free WiFi and free bicycles offers more space and tranquillity, while it is centrally located. The rooms feel like boutique hotel rooms. You sleep here for €78 in a private room.
Book now!Riley €€€
With a swimming pool, fitness center, and rooftop bar, this luxury hotel has everything. You also have your own (artificial) private beach in front of the hotel. You stay here for €155 per night.
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Where to sleep in Noosa: The best (budget) hotels in Noosa!
Noosa is a cozy beach town on the east coast of Australia, in Queensland. It is a very chic region, with beautiful boutiques, luxury hotels, and stylish restaurants. You can learn to surf in Noosa and the Noosa National Park is Australia’s most popular national park: the perfect place for hiking.
Other fun activities in the Noosa area include a cruise on the Noosa Everglades. Also very nice to do, a visit to the characteristic village of Eumundi, about 20 minutes drive from Noosa.
Below are three good hotels for Noosa. The first two hotels are suitable if you are traveling through Australia on a budget and as a backpacker. Pick the last hotel options if you are in need for more luxury and comfort.
Click here for our blog on Noosa.
Halse Lodge €
This cozy hostel is very close to Noosa Heads. There is a large communal kitchen, Wi-Fi, and both dorms and private rooms. You sleep here for €112 in a private room.
Book now!Noosa Flashpackers €
This nice hostel with a swimming pool and free breakfast is worth every penny. The free shuttle bus takes you to the center of Noosa. You sleep here for €110 in a private room.
Book now!Sofitel Noosa €€€
You will find luxury and design in the beautiful Sofitel Noosa Resort. With a swimming pool, fitness center, and super central location, this hotel has everything! You sleep here for €286 per night.
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Hotel guide Australia: Where to stay in Brisbane?
Brisbane is the capital of the state of Queensland. It is a large city, but relatively unknown to tourists. Too bad, because the city is very nice, has a wonderful climate and many beautiful sights and activities. Definitely worth a visit are the Gallery of Modern Art, the Botanical Gardens, and a boat trip on the Brisbane River.
Below are three nice hotels right in the center of Brisbane. The first is perfect for backpackers. The other two are good if you have a little more budget. All of these hotels in Brisbane have a pool!
Click here for our travel guide for Brisbane!
Brisbane City YHA €
This cozy hostel right in the center of Brisbane is quite luxurious! There is a swimming pool, a large kitchen, and private rooms with shared bathrooms. You stay here from €92 per night (2 persons).
Book now!Hyatt Regency €€
Fancy Hyatt Regency is located in the Central Business District of Brisbane. There is a swimming pool on the roof, and a gym, and the rooms are very spacious! You sleep here for € 145 per night.
Book now!Hotel W €€€
Are you ready for design and luxury? Then spend a night at Hotel W! The rooms are ridiculously beautiful, there’s a rooftop pool and a cool bar! You sleep here for €258 per night.
Click here for an overview of hotels in Brisbane.
Hotels Australia: The best (budget) hotels and campgrounds in Byron Bay!
Byron Bay is a cool village in the state of New South Wales. If there is one place on the east coast of Australia that you should not miss, it is Byron Bay. The number one activity in Byron Bay is of course surfing! But you can also eat, drink, and shop in Byron Bay. Fancy something active or to go out into nature? Consider visiting the Miyon Waterfalls or kayaking with dolphins.
We traveled by campervan through Australia. So, we stayed at campgrounds. There are several campgrounds in Byron Bay itself, but unfortunately, these are very expensive. There are no free campgrounds close to Byron Bay. However, just outside Byron Bay, there is a very nice campground where you sleep for $29 a night. This clean Ingenia Holidays campground has a swimming pool, and unlimited Wi-Fi, and the 3rd night is free!
Below, you find our budget recommendations for good hotels and hostels.
Click here for our Byron Bay blog!
Byron Bay YHA € 
This cozy hostel has a swimming pool, BBQ night, and free Wi-Fi! There are dorms (€49 per person) and private rooms (€77 for two people).
Book now!Byron Palms Guesthouse €€
This stylish bed and breakfast with a swimming pool is within walking distance of Byron Bay. You sleep here for €164 in a beautiful room including breakfast!
Book now!The Bower Byron Bay €€€ 
Need a little more luxury? Then spend the night at the luxurious Bower Byron Bay. Including a swimming pool, you sleep here for €195 a night.
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Hotel Guide Australia: Our favorite hotels in Hunter Valley
The Hunter Valley is a famous region in the interior of Australia. The Hunter region is located in New South Wales, about 100 kilometers north of Sydney. This area is all about wine! The fertile soil is home to many vineyards where mainly white wine grapes grow. A must in the Hunter Valley is, of course, visiting different wineries, wine tasting, and spotting the different vineyards. But there are also several beautiful nature parks in Hunter Valley, such as the Watagans National Park, the Yengo National Park, and Lake St. Clair.
Are you short on time? Then consider doing this wine tour from Sydney. You will get to know many different wineries in one day, enjoy a delicious lunch, and taste up to 20 different wines.
Below are three fine hotels in Hunter Valley.
Ingenia Holidays €
This campsite is located just outside the center of Cessnock. With a swimming pool, air conditioning, and free wifi! There are cabins from €71 for two people, and you can also camp here. In 10 minutes you are at the vineyards.
Book now!Beltana Villa’s €€
These stylish villas with pool are located outside Pokolbin, a 15-minute drive from the vineyards. You can sleep in a beautiful villa for €128! Including barbeque and a cozy stove.
Book now!Wine Country Villas €€€
These luxury villas are located just outside Pokolbin. They are luxuriously furnished and have access to a beautiful swimming pool. You can sleep here from €147 per night. You are in a few minutes at the vineyards, so super central!
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Hotels Australia: Our favorite hotels in Sydney
Sydney is a wonderful city and also the largest and oldest city in Australia. Visit Sydney Opera, admire the Sydney Harbor Bridge and do the Coogee to Bondi walk!
Below are three nice hotels in Sydney. The first accommodation is a budget hostel, perfect for backpacking through Australia. The two after that are a bit more luxurious!
Wake Up €
Are you a typical backpacker who is not averse to a party? Then the hostel Wake Me Up is something for you! Including its own nightclub. You sleep here for €80 in a double room.
Book now!Sydney Harbour YHA €
This relatively luxurious hostel is located in the middle of the central area of The Rocks, on the harbor. You can enjoy the view on the roof terrace. You sleep here for €188 in a private room and bathroom!
Book now!Four Seasons €€€
Also super central in CBD, with luxurious furnishings and a swimming pool, is the Four Seasons in Sydney. Including a bar and a large fitness room! You already stay in a luxury room for €245 (two persons).
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Hotel guide Australia: What are great places to sleep in Melbourne?
Melbourne is located entirely in the south of Australia and is the capital of the state of Victoria. The atmosphere is hip, with many nice bars, vintage shops, and street art. In addition, Melbourne is the start of the most iconic road in the world: the Great Ocean Road! And Melbourne wouldn’t be an Australian city if it wasn’t for the beach. The beautiful St Kilda beach is the place to be!
We selected three fun and hip Melbourne hotels for you!
Lyf Collingwood €
This nice hotel has cozy, small rooms but a lovely atmosphere. Perfect for when you travel on a smaller budget. You sleep here for €87 in a private room (with two people).
Book now!Zagame’s House €€
This super luxurious hotel has everything you could wish for: beautiful rooms, a gym and a nice bar. The location is central. You can sleep here for €130 in a beautifully stylish private room!
Book now!Ovolo Laneways €€€
Big art fan? Then you have to sleep in Ovolo Laneways. Located in the heart of Melbourne’s art district and chock full of art itself! Also rooms with a balcony and jacuzzi. You sleep here for €150.
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Hotels Australia: Fine accommodations in Adelaide
Adelaide is the final destination (or the beginning, just how you look at it) of the Great Ocean Road in southern Australia. This beautiful city in the state of South Australia is located by the sea but also has the beautiful river Torrens that runs through the city. Henley Beach is one of the finest beaches in Adelaide. There are several vineyards in the hills surrounding Adelaide, but you will also find urban vineyards in the city! Also special: Kangaroo Island!
Where to stay in Adelaide? Well, how about one of the hotels below?
YHA Adelaide Central €
For the budget travelers: YHA Adelaide. The rooms have air conditioning, and free wifi and there is a shared kitchen that you can use. You sleep here in a private room for €50 but there are also dorms.
Book now!Marion Hotel €€
Design Hotel and restaurant Marion is located in the Marion district, about 20 minutes from the center of Adelaide. The rooms are beautiful and affordable! You sleep here for €90 in a design room!
Book now!The Playford €€€
You will find old-fashioned glamor in The Playford Hotel, in the heart of Adelaide. Including a swimming pool (with mural), fitness room, and sauna. You sleep here for €165 per night.
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This is a fantastic guide—Australia’s east coast truly delivers when it comes to standout hotel experiences. From iconic luxury stays in Sydney and stylish beachfront retreats in Byron Bay, to world-class resorts along the Gold Coast and tropical escapes in Far North Queensland, the diversity is impressive. What makes these hotels special is how they combine location, design, and genuine hospitality. Whether travellers are seeking indulgence, relaxation, or adventure, the east coast offers exceptional stays to match every travel style.