If you are looking for convenience, friendliness value for money location etc. can't ignore this place. Down to earth, unpretentious and located on a very quiet spot in middle of town. It will surely become my stopover place on my way north and back to sydne.

Rustic and charming … Room was adequate. The mixed areas are relaxed and comfortable , making it easy for guests to interact . Great stop over !

A lovely little backpackers in the centre of town

Nice staff

Nice staff

Convenient location close to town. Shared facilities clean and lots of outdoor areas to relax in

How you qualify this back packers as a four star hotel is beyond me.The only thing that is NOT communal was my bedroom, but even that smelt like the bed linen, pillows and doona had come straight off some sweaty body and put into a doona cover.The toilets, bathroom sinks, showers, kitchen, lounge everything shared.The whole place could do with a good clean, every surface is covered in dust, grime and the communal mixed sex bathroom enjoys the “pleasures” of your fellow guests hair on the shower screen and god knows what else. There is a smell of uncleanliness pervading the entire indoor area.It is the place I have felt the least safe, as a single female traveller, in the last 10 years.This isn’t the backpackers problem, but having some drunk person vomit literally outside your bedroom window and listening and putting up with the local residents lining the recycling bins outside the same window is deeply unpleasant.Let’s not even talk about not a single guest wearing a mask in common indoor areas, whilst Covid restrictions are still in place and absolutely everything is intended to be shared.The receptionist was nice, the views from the communal wrap around balcony are lovely. There’s an area of that balcony though that looks like it’s about to collapse and should probably be taped off as a hazard.I’m trying to find redeeming features but it’s hard going.The mattress were squishy, the pillows lumpy and as mentioned smelt sweaty (I ended up not using them, and sleeping

How you qualify this back packers as a four star hotel is beyond me. The only thing that is NOT communal was my bedroom, but even that smelt like the bed linen, pillows and doona had come straight off some sweaty body and put into a doona cover. The toilets, bathroom sinks, showers, kitchen, lounge everything shared. The whole place could do with a good clean, every surface is covered in dust, grime and the communal mixed sex bathroom enjoys the “pleasures” of your fellow guests hair on the shower screen and god knows what else. There is a smell of uncleanliness pervading the entire indoor area. It is the place I have felt the least safe, as a single female traveller, in the last 10 years. This isn’t the backpackers problem, but having some drunk person vomit literally outside your bedroom window and listening and putting up with the local residents lining the recycling bins outside the same window is deeply unpleasant. Let’s not even talk about not a single guest wearing a mask in common indoor areas, whilst Covid restrictions are still in place and absolutely everything is intended to be shared. The receptionist was nice, the views from the communal wrap around balcony are lovely. There’s an area of that balcony though that looks like it’s about to collapse and should probably be taped off as a hazard. I’m trying to find redeeming features but it’s hard going. The mattress were squishy, the pillows lumpy and as mentioned smelt sweaty (I ended up not using them, and sleeping

Lovely spot, so close to everything and super clean and tidy. Hosts were excellent, thanks Belfry

Better described as a hostel than guesthouse or hotel. Yoga devotees will love it. Beautiful old building and great location.

Well presented rustic guesthouse with amazing views, great location and knowledgeable & welcoming staff. Clean, lovely rooms and on site facilities were fantastic, especially the deck.

Lovely people ,great position

Perfect ambience - one of the best places ive stayed in.

Very helpful staff when we arrived late at night with our young family...very accommodating and thoughtful.

This is a cheap stay, but for a one room price you are better off spending a bit more and staying somewhere that is not a hostel. It's not worth the $100 price tag for somewhere that you don't have your own bathroom, and is very loud/meant to be a hostel.

Great position with rain forest view. On negative site, we arrived on a very hot day 40-41C . In the room was two standing very noisy fans , not AC . Been evening at check in time we did not take notice of the condition . Following morning we noticed they was full of dust, fluffy staff from storage and black dirt that we breath in all night Also, the room was very unpleasant smelly, smell that did not went away despite the window and door open . I won’t book again this hotel

Great position with rain forest view.On negative site, we arrived on a very hot day 40-41C . In the room was two standing very noisy fans , not AC . Been evening at check in time we did not take notice of the condition . Following morning we noticed they was full of dust, fluffy staff from storage and black dirt that we breath in all night Also, the room was very unpleasant smelly, smell that did not went away despite the window and door open . I won’t book again this hotel

Room with a view is an understatement. It was absolutely breathtaking

We loved our stay at Bellingen YHA and only wish we could have stayed longer! Not only is it well located to visit the AMAZING Dorrigo National Park, but it has a huge kitchen, books to read, instruments to play and a lovely large balcony to relax and enjoy the view! The staff gave us lovely little local tips on swimming holes and where to eat. Would love to return for longer! Ranks high on my list of hostels I've stayed at in Australia!

Bed not comfortable. Bedroom too close to shower. Noisy when in used. Pricy for a room like that.

Beautiful place, I love staying here. Only concern was on first night, the toilet next to was still being constructed and there was a strong warm sewage smell near our room the first night we stayed. By the second it was gone.

Activities and the environment was chill, service was outstanding great bubbly attitude

Was a great stay, great hopsitality with the best loaction in town. Recomend the upgrade to private bathrooms

Very enjoyable stay. Loved beautiful views from room. Amanda is super friendly and helpful. Great location. Would highly recommend

Very enjoyable stay. Loved beautiful views from room. Amanda is super friendly and helpful. Great location. Would highly recommend

Property was located close to town. Could walk into town.

Ideal location, right in the center of town. The owner/host went above and beyond to make our stay an exceptional experience. We fell in love with this gem of a town and this guesthouse. It boasts a lovely view, is extremely clean, and comfortable. I'll be back!

Beautiful location within minutes walk of town shops and restaurants, and only a short drive away from the most beautiful local sites. The staff were so so friendly and accommodating, and the common areas were so beautiful to relax in!

Upon arrival at Bellingen YHA we were informed that our reservation made through this website was not available. This obviously cause us a great deal of anguish and frustration. We were informed by the booking website that we did not need to reconfirm the booking, however it would have been quite beneficial for us to do so as the staff at the YHA seemed quite aloof with the processes involved with online booking websites.

Great little find in heart of Bellingen. Well run and friendly place with so much to do. We’re already keen to come back for a longer stay.

Great little find in heart of Bellingen. Well run and friendly place with so much to do. We’re already keen to come back for a longer stay.