Aquarius Backpackers Resort is a accommodation in Byron Bay, NSW, Australia. It has a 4.2/5 rating from 686 Google reviews. Contact: +61 2 6685 7663. Website: https://aquariusbyronbay.com.au/accommodation/.Listed on thegood.guide, the local's guide to Byron Bay.
Aquarius Backpackers Resort
Byron Bay · Accommodation
Hidden GemSolo TravellerBudgetBackpacker Friendly
4.2/5
(686 reviews)
The cafe inside Aquarius Backpackers sits on Lawson Street, a short walk from the main beach, and serves the kind of straightforward, filling food that travellers on a budget actually want. Think solid breakfasts, casual lunches, and the sort of menu that covers enough ground to keep a hostel common room happy. The vibe is relaxed and unpretentious, the crowd young and international, and the prices reflect the setting. It's not where locals go for a long lunch, but it fills a genuine gap: affordable, convenient, and sociable. If you're staying at Aquarius, it's a reasonable base to start the day before heading to the Pass or the farmers' market. Worth knowing: the space is open to non-guests, so it functions as a low-key neighbourhood option for anyone after something simple without the main-street price tag.
Opening Hours
- Monday7am – 12am
- Tuesday7am – 12am
- Wednesday7am – 12am
- Thursday7am – 12am
- Friday7am – 12am
- Saturday7am – 12am
- Sunday7am – 12am
Contact
- +61 2 6685 7663
- aquariusbyronbay.com.au/accommodation
- 16 Lawson St, Byron Bay NSW 2481
- View on Google Maps →
What People Say
Santi Guridi4 weeks ago
Best hostel in Byron by far! What should I start with? The staff is lovely, so fun and very helpful. The location is amazing, the beach and the center of town are literally one block away. They have free activities every day, a $5 beer and wine bar, their own travel desk, gym, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch, ping pong, pool table, and so much more. I really wish I had stayed longer! Until next time guys, thank you again!!
Rachel Ellis2 months ago
I enjoyed my stay at Aquarius! The location is great - 10 minutes from the bus stop and a few from the beach. I loved the rooftop gym which had dumbbell sets through 20 kg and a pull up bar. The rooms and bathrooms are spacious and the area to sit outside of dorms is a nice place to get to know other people in your dorm. The kitchen is also nice though it’s a bit confusing to turn on the stoves the first time. The only critique I have is that one bathroom for ten people isn’t much so if I had to go at night and someone else was using it, I’d have to walk to reception.
Leah Mendozaa month ago
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