Hostels in Rainbow Beach

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Cheapest monthFebruary
Most expensive monthJanuary
Top rated by travellersPippies Beachhouse Backpackers, Rs41,075
Cheapest bed foundFreedom Backpackers Hostel Rainbow Beach, Rs38,437

Finding cheap hotels in Rainbow Beach: FAQs

According to our pricing calendar data, you can bag the cheapest bed in February.
No! Hostels are a great option for anyone looking for a budget stay. These days, hostels in Rainbow Beach are full of digital nomads and holidaymakers of all ages.
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, cosy bars, and even swimming pools. These kinds of hostels are popular with solo travellers over 30.
Since you’ll be surrounded by other likeminded travellers, hostels are always the safest (and most sociable!) places to stay in Rainbow Beach. 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 Rainbow Beach 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 Rainbow Beach generally tend to be the most budget-friendly option in Rainbow Beach. Not only can you bag a bed for as little as Rs38,437 per night, you can cook your own food in the hostel kitchen.
Other backpackers rated Freedom Backpackers Hostel Rainbow Beach and Pippies Beachhouse Backpackers as the best central Rainbow Beach hostels for value, cleanliness and comfort.