Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel is your haven near Taronga Zoo and Sydney Tower Eye. Enjoy rooftop views, unwind with fitness classes, or explore the arcade/game room. With a bar on site and beach umbrellas available for use, previous guests praise the friendly staff.
Bondi to Bronte Coastal Walk - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Bronte Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
Sydney Airport (SYD) - 34 min drive
Western Sydney Intl. Airport (WSI) - 69 min drive
Sydney Redfern Station - 11 min drive
Exhibition Centre Station - 12 min drive
Sydney Erskineville Station - 13 min drive
Restaurants
Bondi Surf Seafoods - 1 min walk
McDonald's - 3 min walk
Ravesi's - 1 min walk
Bills - 3 min walk
Oporto - 2 min walk
About this property
Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel
Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 5-minute walk of Bondi Beach. Guests can be pampered with spa services at the spa. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a terrace.
At a glance
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Hotel size
51 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Children (17 years old and younger) not allowed
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
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Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
No alcohol served onsite
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Bar/lounge
What to do
Fitness classes
Yoga classes
Beach access
Golfing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1908
Rooftop terrace
Television in common areas
Arcade/game room
Full-service spa
Reception hall
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shared bathroom
Shower only
Towels
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hostel's full-service spa, Rooftop Terrace with Sauna & Ice Bath. The spa is equipped with a sauna. The spa is open daily.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Cash deposit: AUD 20.00 per stay
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 1.5 percent
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Bondi Backpackers Hostel Bondi Beach
Bondi Backpackers Hostel
Bondi Backpackers Bondi Beach
Bondi Backpackers
Wake Up! Bondi Beach
Wake Up Bondi Hostel Bondi
Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel Bondi Beach
Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Frequently asked questions
Does Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Star Casino (11-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel and nearby?
Have fun with activities like scuba diving, body boarding, and surfing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes and yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as spa services and an arcade.
What's the area around Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel like?
Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel is located on the waterfront in Bondi Beach, a short 6-minute walk from Bondi Icebergs and 3 minutes' walk from Bondi Beach.
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Reviews
Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.4
Cleanliness
9.4
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
The beach is just across the street, offering a perfect location for a beachfront stay. (4 reviews)
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 3, 2026
Staff are great!!
Beachfront location, very good experience!
Vicky
Vicky, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 12, 2026
Great hostel! Solo female traveller. It was very social as had a common room and different events. Great location in Bondi, close to beach and can get to Coogee by bus. Overall very clean (but obviously depends on roomies).
Sophie
Sophie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 2, 2025
Excellent stay at Wakeup, staff and visitors are all super friendly with fun events every night which encourage socialising and making friends. Facilities are great too, showers have good pressure and heat and bathrooms are kept to a good standard. Very vibey overall - would definitely stay here again!
James
James, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 14, 2026
Great stay. Amazing location, right on the beachfront. Possibly the most sociable hostel I’ve stayed in. Everything was easy and simple to understand.
Some improvements would be: hooks (for damp towels) in the rooms, another ‘chill’ area - away from the reception desk - especially as the rooftop is closed during rainy and windy weather, more yoga mats available, more ‘staff only areas’ for them to relax/eat in as they would use guests areas and could appear quite cliquey.
Lynsay
Lynsay, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jan 6, 2026
The location of this hostel is exceptional if you’re staying at the beach and couldn’t be better. However, it’s not ideal if you want to be close to the city center, as it’s quite far from everything else.
The beds were very comfortable and the place was clean, but the bathrooms do not provide soap or shampoo. The lighting at each bed is very well designed and thoughtful, as it doesn’t disturb other guests.
Rodrigo
Rodrigo, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2023
Very friendly staff, easy check in, clean.
Heidi
Heidi, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 29, 2023
Stayed here for a few nights and had a great time. Super friendly and helpful staff
Shane
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2024
Good facilities. Location can't be beat. Staff were very friendly and helpful
Jesse
Jesse, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 23, 2023
Excellent place to stay for a new comer! Everyone is very friendly and welcoming. Everything you need is walking distance and beach just across the street!
Daniela
Daniela, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 24, 2024
Clean, comfy and great location
Really nice hostel, comfy beds, clean bathrooms and great location. Had some trouble with check-in as I didnt realize the reception wasn't 24hrs but overall stay made up for it
Ingrid
Ingrid, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2024
Clean, quiet, reasonably priced. Steps from the beach and the 333 which takes you to and from the CBD. A perfect visit to Bondi Beach.
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 15, 2023
Amazing experience and you will meet awesome people. Hardly a hostel with how great it is
Andrew
Andrew, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 1, 2025
First time staying at a hostel and i would stay again!.
I met many interesting people from all over the world and made a good friend!.
Clean place and friendly staff, easy to find, they have daily activities with other guests so it was easy to make friends.
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Norieh
Norieh, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 24, 2024
Good clean room, private room without en suite.
Jack
Jack, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 1, 2026
Fantastic stay. Clean, friendly staff, lots of extra activities organized, great kitchen/fridge area. The beach view was also wonderful.
Jaclyn
Jaclyn, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Jan 28, 2026
We got mold poisoning from this room, really not a great stay. There is clearly a massive mold issue at the establishment as well as cockroaches and dust. Staff said we should email management but they never replied to us.
Jaime
Jaime, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 28, 2022
Friendly staff, great location and clean well kept.
Christian
Christian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 27, 2023
Best hostel I've ever stayed in
Alison
Alison, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 22, 2024
Best value hostel in bondi including surfboards
ruben
ruben, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2022
Bathroom well maintained. Kitchen small and very busy, but well maintained.
Location is awesome.
Public transportation is easy to access.
TszPing Lo
TszPing Lo, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 15, 2023
I liked the style, friendly staffy and program. The beds could have more privacy (for example Privacy screen)
Isabell
Isabell, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 7, 2024
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Clare
Clare, 9-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Nov 24, 2024
The location is very convenient, but the facilities leave much to be desired. The bunk beds are unstable, and any movement from the upper or lower bed is easily felt, which disrupts sleep. To make matters worse, I was woken up at 2:30 a.m. by the creaking bed noise and discovered that two people were engaging in inappropriate behavior in the mixed dormitory, which you know what I mean. This was extremely uncomfortable and unacceptable. The management should address both the bed quality and enforce rules to ensure a respectful and pleasant stay for all guests.
Jiayi
Jiayi, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 26, 2023
Lets start with the good... Location was perfect, right across from the beach and 5 minute walk to closest grocery store. Cool people working there and were helpful. Met some really cool travelers from around the world, really chill vibe there, but certainly more of a young party crowd. Lots of fun activities planned. Wine an cheese night, pizza night, and a great guided walk to Coogee beach.
Definitely could be a lot better. There are NOT enough bathrooms for the amount of people. Only two private toilets on each floor - other toilet was in the female shower room - So three possible toilets for females on a floor with at least 20-30 others. Gotta get up early to use them and the sinks are small and annoying when your trying to wash your face or brush your teeth. There also weren't any hooks in any of the toilet rooms, could be quite an easy fix and makes a huge difference.
The kitchen was always crowded, so unless you go in at odd hours, you'll be fighting for space, so I would just go down, look in the kitchen and almost immediately walk out and get take away, which adds up. Also, not the hostels issue because they keep all the tags of food they've taken, but someone took my groceries out of the fridge, which I had just enough for my last breakfast before checkout...had to spend 15 at McDonalds for coffee and sandwich because breakfast everywhere else was 20 .
The rooms were decent sizes, and thankfully they are on top of vacuuming/cleaning due to lots of sand.
Natalie
Natalie, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 6, 2024
Me sentí muy agusto y tranquila en mis días ahí! También la vibra era muy buena