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Noah's Bondi Beach
Campbell Parade, south end · 1 min walk
Backpacker hostel opposite the beach at the south end of Campbell Parade.
- Budget
- Groups
- Beach access
Stay · Budget
Budget Accommodation near Bondi Beach
The cheapest way to stay right by the sand is a beachfront hostel on Campbell Parade — Noah’s Bondi Beach or Bondi Backpackers — with dorm beds and some private rooms. For a cheaper private room, Bondi Junction is the best value and is only a short bus from the beach. Book ahead for the Sydney summer, when budget beds go fast.
You don’t need a beachfront-hotel budget to wake up near Bondi. The Campbell Parade hostels put you a two-minute walk from the sand for the lowest nightly rates, while Bondi Junction trades a short bus ride for noticeably better value on private rooms. The landmark Hotel Bondi is a mid-budget option right on the beachfront.
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Our picks
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Wake Up! Bondi Beach
Campbell Parade, opposite the beach · 1 min walk
Modern beachfront hostel on Campbell Parade with dorms, private rooms, a rooftop terrace and a bar.
- Budget
- Groups
- Beach access
- Ocean views
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Hotel Bondi
Campbell Parade · 2 min walk
The landmark pub hotel on Campbell Parade, with rooms above the bars.
- Budget
- Groups
- First-time visitors
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Bondi Backpackers
Campbell Parade · 2 min walk
Backpacker hostel on Campbell Parade, a short walk from the sand.
- Budget
- Groups
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Ultimate Apartments Bondi Beach
O'Brien Street, a short walk back from the sand · ~6 min walk
Self-contained apartments with kitchenettes, a seasonal outdoor pool and parking, a short walk from the beach.
- Families
- Longer stays
- Budget
- Pool
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Bondi Beachouse YHA
Fletcher Street, above the Tamarama end · ~8 min walk
Well-known budget hostel on the hill towards Tamarama, with a rooftop and ocean glimpses.
- Budget
- Groups
- Ocean views
Serviced apartments$$$$
Meriton Suites Bondi Junction
Beside Westfield & the station · ~10 min by bus
High-rise serviced apartments by the Bondi Junction transport and shopping hub, with a pool.
- Families
- Longer stays
- Budget
- Pool
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Quest Bondi Junction
By the Bondi Junction transport interchange · ~10 min by bus
Self-contained studio aparthotel about 200 m from the Bondi Junction interchange — handy for transport and value.
- Longer stays
- Families
- Budget
Compared
| Property | Walk to beach | Best for | Family | Pool | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah's Bondi Beach | 1 min walk | Budget | — | — | $$$$ | — |
| Wake Up! Bondi Beach | 1 min walk | Budget | — | — | $$$$ | — |
| Hotel Bondi | 2 min walk | Budget | — | — | $$$$ | — |
| Bondi Backpackers | 2 min walk | Budget | — | — | $$$$ | — |
| Ultimate Apartments Bondi Beach | ~6 min walk | Families | Yes | Yes | $$$$ | — |
| Bondi Beachouse YHA | ~8 min walk | Budget | — | — | $$$$ | — |
| Meriton Suites Bondi Junction | ~10 min by bus | Families | Yes | Yes | $$$$ | — |
| Quest Bondi Junction | ~10 min by bus | Longer stays | Yes | — | $$$$ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest way to stay near Bondi Beach?
A dorm bed in a Campbell Parade hostel such as Noah’s Bondi Beach or Bondi Backpackers is the cheapest option by the sand. For a cheap private room, Bondi Junction is the best value.
Are there hostels on Bondi Beach?
Yes — several backpacker hostels sit on Campbell Parade, opposite the sand at the south end of the beach.
Is Bondi Junction cheaper than Bondi Beach?
Usually. For a similar standard of room you generally pay less in Bondi Junction, in exchange for a short bus ride to the beach.