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Top rated by travelersMaze Backpackers - Gold Coast, $101
Cheapest bed foundTequila Sunrise Podstel, $64

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Yes. Party hostels and youth hostels with 20-person dorms do still exist in most cities, but so do ultra-modern boutique hostels with plenty of private rooms, cozy bars, and even swimming pools. These kinds of hostels are popular with solo travelers over 30.
Since you’ll be surrounded by likeminded travelers, hostels are always the safest (and most sociable!) places to stay in Gold Coast. You’ll meet new friends to go out with, share tips and advice on how to get around, and find out if there are any unsafe places to avoid. Most major Gold Coast hostels even have female-only dorms. And if you’re worried about your belongings, don’t be — you can lock them away in a padlocked locker or safe while you’re out exploring.
Yes! Hostels in Gold Coast generally tend to be the most budget-friendly option in Gold Coast. Not only can you get a bed for as little as $64 per night, you can also cook your own food in the hostel kitchen.
It looks like Maxmee Backpackers Resort is the best hostel to stay in if you want to be close to the heart of Gold Coast.