Hotel recommendations for Australia:
Budget ($36-57/night):
Basic guesthouses near the main strip. Look for places with guest-friendly policies.
Mid-Range ($50-119/night):
International chains like Ibis or Holiday Inn. These usually have breakfast included.
Premium ($133+/night):
International brands like Marriott or Hilton.
Guest-Friendly Policy:
Most hotels here are guest-friendly.
Location tip: Stay near the tourist area.
Where to stay in Australia — hotel recommendations
Started by EdinburghEd · 6 Mar 2026 · 306 views
Posts: 1,839
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: Edinburgh, UK
6 Mar 2026 at 18:18
0
Posts: 1,926
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Liverpool, UK
7 Mar 2026 at 04:18
I was there in last month and prices were exactly as described. Spent about $100/day all-in.
My tip: midweek is much better.
My tip: midweek is much better.
"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Liverpool, UK
0
Posts: 1,900
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: Boston, MA
8 Mar 2026 at 17:18
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
0
Posts: 1,897
Rep: 0
Joined: Dec 2025
Location: Chicago, IL
9 Mar 2026 at 02:18
Good info. Going during the week is much better — less crowded and better prices.
"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."
0
Posts: 1,993
Rep: 0
Joined: Jan 2026
Location: Washington, DC
9 Mar 2026 at 12:18
Different experience for me. Prices were higher when I went.
0
Posts: 1,860
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Melbourne, Australia
10 Mar 2026 at 14:18
Adding my experience: scene has evolved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: some old spots closed.
Melbourne, Australia | 23 countries visited
0
Posts: 1,830
Rep: 0
Joined: Jan 2026
Location: Toronto, Canada
11 Mar 2026 at 09:18
Different experience for me. Prices were lower when I went.
0
Posts: 1,920
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Orlando, FL
12 Mar 2026 at 21:18
Quick question — how was the transport?
Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Orlando Oscar
0
Posts: 1,852
Rep: 0
Joined: Jan 2026
Location: Miami, FL
14 Mar 2026 at 03:18
Been going for years. Scene has gotten busier.
"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Miami, FL
0
Posts: 1,894
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: Phoenix, AZ
15 Mar 2026 at 10:18
I was there in February and prices were about average. Spent about $80/day all-in.
My tip: go early evening.
My tip: go early evening.
"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Phoenix, AZ
0
Posts: 1,830
Rep: 0
Joined: Jan 2026
Location: Toronto, Canada
15 Mar 2026 at 23:18
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
0
Posts: 1,892
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Cardiff, UK
16 Mar 2026 at 04:18
Also recommend downloading Google Translate before you go. Essential.
"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Cardiff, UK
0
Posts: 1,915
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: Ottawa, Canada
18 Mar 2026 at 04:18
Also recommend downloading Grab before you go. Essential.
Ottawa, Canada | 18 countries visited
0
Posts: 1,926
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Liverpool, UK
20 Mar 2026 at 01:18
Saving this thread. Gold mine of information.
"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Liverpool, UK
0
Posts: 1,906
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Bristol, UK
21 Mar 2026 at 14:18
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
Bristol, UK | 16 countries visited
0
Posts: 1,886
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: Atlanta, GA
21 Mar 2026 at 16:18
Saving this thread. Gold mine of information.
0
Posts: 1,901
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: Sacramento, CA
22 Mar 2026 at 21:18
Different experience for me. Prices were lower when I went.
Sacramento Sal — Sacramento, CA
0
Posts: 1,865
Rep: 0
Joined: Jan 2026
Location: Birmingham, UK
23 Mar 2026 at 10:18
Saving this thread. Gold mine of information.
"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."
0
Posts: 1,890
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: London, UK
24 Mar 2026 at 05:18
I was there in last month and prices were slightly higher. Spent about $120/day all-in.
My tip: try the local spots away from tourists.
My tip: try the local spots away from tourists.
0
Posts: 1,890
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: London, UK
24 Mar 2026 at 23:18
Saving this thread. Gold mine of information.
0