Newcastle Beach YHA

Hostel★★★★4-star★ 4.3 (425 reviews)Lively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)

Location Great location — 7 attractions within walking distance · near a station

About

Located a stone’s throw from Newcastle’s best beaches, YHA Newcastle Beach is a fun, budget-friendly stay with free surfboard hire and daily social activities.

What guests mention

The building is beautiful and the rooms and facilities are well equipped.

Themes drawn from recent guest reviews.

Amenities

Free Wi-FiParkingFamily friendly

Best for

Best for families

family rooms or facilities listed · beach within 2 km (straight-line)

Car-free stay

station within 1 km (straight-line) · 2+ transit stops within 1 km · 3+ places to eat within 1 km

Location

What's nearby

Curve Gallery0.1 km
Timeless Textiles0.2 km
The Lock-Up0.2 km
Newcastle Police Station Museum0.2 km
Newcastle Beach0.2 km
Fort Scratchley Museum0.7 km

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Within a short walk

🍽️ 62 places to eat🛒 2 supermarkets💊 2 pharmacies & clinics🚌 3 public-transport stops

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: Wallsair Airstrip — 11.7 km
Nearest station: Newcastle Beach — 0.2 km
Nearest beach: Newcastle Beach — 0.2 km
Sea temperature: Sea temperature about 18.9 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving: Drives on the left
Currency: AUD
Power: Type I plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water: Generally safe to drink

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Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Newcastle Beach YHA?

From Newcastle Beach YHA, the nearest station, Newcastle Beach, is about 0.2 km away; Wallsair Airstrip is around 11.7 km away (straight-line distances).