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title: "YHA Newcastle Beach, Newcastle: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "YHA Newcastle Beach in Newcastle: rated 8.7 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hostel · ★★★★ · YHA Australia Hostels
# YHA Newcastle Beach

Newcastle East, Newcastle, Australia

8.7 ·  Very good 271 reviews ·  #15 #15 of 62 in Newcastle ·  4.3/5 on Google, 431 reviews ·  8.9 Location score
## About YHA Newcastle Beach

YHA Newcastle Beach is a hostel in Newcastle East, Newcastle, Australia. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.7 out of 10 across 271 reviews. Facilities include free wi-fi. It is 3.9 km from the centre of Newcastle. The nearest beach is 130 m away. The nearest airport, Newcastle Airport (NTL), is 15 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 23

- **Chain:** YHA Australia Hostels

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 7

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## How YHA Newcastle Beach scores

Better rated than 82% of hotels in Newcastle

-   Guest rating **8.7**
-   Location **8.9**
-   Beach access **9.9**
-   Public transport **9.3**

Newcastle average

## Rating on Google

4.3/5

431 Google reviews

-   5★56%
-   4★29%
-   3★8%
-   2★5%
-   1★3%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.9**/10

- **Walk grade:** **71**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **62**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **4**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Newcastle Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">130 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Newcastle railway station, New South Wales</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">290 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Newcastle Airport (NTL)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">15 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">35 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Newcastle</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3.9 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Newcastle Police Station Museum210 m
-   Newcastle Mercantile Marine Memorial530 m
-   The Obelisk670 m
-   Archaeological Management & Consulting Group870 m
-   Newcastle Memorial Walk1.1 km
-   Newcastle Museum1.3 km

## YHA Newcastle Beach: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at YHA Newcastle Beach. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hostel. Reception assistance is offered at the hostel featuring luggage storage. In search of city's top entertainment, seek assistance at the hostel's ticket service and tours for reservations. During chilly days and evenings, the hostel provides an in-house fireplace to ensure your warmth. At the hostel, utilize the on-site laundromat and laundry service to maintain your beloved travel attire fresh, allowing you to bring fewer clothes. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the hostel to ensure fresher air for all visitors. For visitors wishing to smoke, designated smoking zones can be found. At YHA Newcastle Beach, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Enhance your experience at hostel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with linen service and blackout curtains for your convenience. Certain rooms offer in-room amusement features such as the television for your enjoyment. Essential restroom facilities are equally significant, and at the hostel, some visitor bathrooms offer toiletries to enhance your experience. At YHA Newcastle Beach, guests can access vending machines that provide light snacks and beverages 24 hours a day. Do you excel in cooking? Prepare your personal dishes on-site at hostel's BBQ facilities and shared kitchen. During your stay at hostel, an array of engaging activities and amenities guarantees a delightful experience. During your stay, don't forget to allocate some moments to experience the readily available shoreline.

### Compare

## Compare YHA Newcastle Beach with nearby hotels

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## Questions about YHA Newcastle Beach

### How do guests rate YHA Newcastle Beach?

YHA Newcastle Beach has a guest rating of 8.7 out of 10 from 271 reviews, which is better than 82% of rated hotels in Newcastle.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at YHA Newcastle Beach?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### How far is YHA Newcastle Beach from the airport?

The nearest airport, Newcastle Airport (NTL), is 15 km away in a straight line.

### Is YHA Newcastle Beach close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 130 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does YHA Newcastle Beach have?

YHA Newcastle Beach has 23 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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