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By staying at a hostel, you can spend less on lodging and save more of your money for sightseeing during your holiday. We’ve heard good things about the marina and other attractions in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.

These dorm-style accommodations come in lots of forms, but all of them have a few qualities in common, including low prices, a social environment and shared rooms (though many have private options too).

Based on reviews from our guests, these hostels in Airlie Beach are some of the most popular ones: Base Airlie Beach Resort - Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Airlie Beach Lagoon. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a restaurant. You’ll find towels, showers and bed sheets in all rooms. Backpackers By The Bay - Located steps from Port of Airlie. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Rooms come with towels, showers and bed sheets. Airlie Beach YHA - Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Airlie Beach Lagoon. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool, as well as tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with towels, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi. Beaches Backpackers Airlie Beach - Hostel - Located steps from Airlie Beach Lagoon. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and free parking, as well as a bar. Rooms come with towels and bed sheets. Airlie Waterfront Accomodation - Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Airlie Beach Lagoon. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and tour/ticket assistance, as well as laundry facilities. Rooms come with towels, TVs and coffee/tea makers.

If you’re searching for a low-cost place to stay in Airlie Beach, one of Expedia’s 5 hostels could be a great choice for you.

Good weather’s always better when you’re discovering new places, so here’s some information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually February and January, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 21°C. The rainiest months in Airlie Beach are March, January, February and December, with each month seeing an average of 278 mm of rainfall.

Overall, Airlie Beach is known for its beaches, marina and coral reefs. Get out into nature with places such as Airlie Beach Lagoon, Boathaven Beach and Shingley Beach. Cultural attractions include Proserpine Museum, Whitsunday Art Gallery and Proserpine Entertainment Centre. Locals like to shop at Airlie Beach Market and Whitsunday Shopping Centre.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Airlie Beach in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is Hamilton Island, QLD (HTI-Great Barrier Reef), located 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from the city centre. Another option is Proserpine, QLD (PPP-Whitsunday Coast), which is 18.4 mi (29.6 km) away.