Hostels in Shark Bay 
Looking for the best hostels in Shark Bay? You are in the right place!
On this page, we have listed every city in Shark Bay with backpacker hostels and budget-friendly stays. Hostelz.com makes it easy to find your ideal Shark Bay hostel by comparing prices across major booking platforms. Save money while backpacking Shark Bay and sleep comfortably on a budget.
All Backpacker Hostels in Shark Bay
We have got you covered with a complete list of every hostel in Shark Bay, across 1 cities! Not all cities have hostels, but many offer alternative budget options like guesthouses and affordable hotels. Use our filters to quickly find cities with hostels or other budget accommodations to simplify your trip planning.
All Shark Bay hostels on a map
Alright, you are more the visual type? Planning your trip with a map is always handy.
Therefore, this map shows you all cities with hostels in Shark Bay. It will help you to plan your trip. Just zoom in the map and click your destination for more details. Just so you know: If we do not have a hostel in a city, it is likely that there is no hostel in that city.
Our handwritten guide on Backpacking Shark Bay
Shark Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on the coast in the northwest of Western Australia, and is popular with tourists for its marina life -- in particular, the bottlenose dolphin, which can be spotted off the coast of Shark Bay throughout the year.
Shark Bay is made up of several reserves and parks, including Francois Peron National Park, Shark Bay Marine Park, Hamelin Pool Marine Nature Reserve, Shell Beach, and Dirk Hartog Island. There are many walking and cycling trails within all these reserves and parks. Trail maps can be obtained from tourist information centers, ranger centers, from some Shark Bay hostels and hotels, and downloaded from government and park websites. There are many opportunities for native Australian wildlife sightings within the parks and reserves. There are also some amazing, white sandy beaches, with some stunning sunsets.
There are many accommodation options within and around Shark Bay. Tent camping and Shark Bay hostels are the most popular budget options. Shark Bay hostels are of a high standard, with Wi-Fi or internet access; large spacious rooms and common areas, usually including a fully equipped kitchen; and access to hot water, lockers, and free tourist information. Facilities are usually well maintained, clean, and modern. The atmosphere in Shark Bay hostels is usually very social and friendly. Some Shark Bay hostels also have a hostel bar, with daily happy hour and some entertainment. Alcohol tends to be very expensive in Australia, particularly in Western Australia. If on a budget and wanting to drink, it is worth finding a Shark Bay hostel that allows you to bring your own alcohol.
Handwritten by local expert for Shark Bay hostels Kelly Sheldrick
Travel Tips for Shark Bay - from the Community
Hey fam! Here are a few more tips from the community, from them to you, and you to them. This space is dedicated for travellers to share their best tips on backpacking Shark Bay. Have a closer look - the Hostelz community share real hidden gems, insider knowledge and overall impressions of Shark Bay. Everyone is welcome to add something useful, funny, unexpected and the "absolutely necessary to know before you go" - share, share and then share a little more!
FAQ on Hostels in Shark Bay
There is a lot of travel planning to do. So let us help you once again by putting together the frequently asked questions:
Finding Hostels and Prices
What hostel booking sites are best to use?
There is several hostel booking sites, such as Hostelworld.com, Hostelsclub.com and Booking.com. While every platform has its pros and cons, there is a universal truth you as a traveler should be aware of: Not a single booking site can always offer the best prices.
This is where Hostelz.com comes in. You can compare all major booking portals with one click.
For you as a traveler, Hostelz.com is the best booking site to actually save money.
How much are hostels in Shark Bay?
Prices always vary, depending on various factors. Weekends tend to be more expensive, same goes for special holidays. Please also take into account local vaction time.
You can search for exacty hostel prices in Shark Bay here on Hostelz.com. Pick your destination and pick a date. The system will track down the prices to give an idea of what budget and prices you can expect.
When to book hostels?
If you want to stay at the best hostels, it is a good idea to have your hostel booked around 1 month before you travel. For the regular hostels, booking one week before should be okay. Yet again, this always depends.
We dedicated a full article to the topic of when to book hostels.
Safety and Packing
Are hostels in Shark Bay safe?
Generally speaking, hostels are as safe as you make them. We highly recommend always to bring your own padlock, using the lockers and taking care of your belongings. Make sure you pick a safe hostel, offering lockers and a safe location. Please always pay attention to the reviews; they can give you a great insight on what to expect and safety tips.
What to pack when staying in hostels?
There is a few basics you should always pack when staying in hostels.
There is more actually. We wrote a complete guide with more details. Read our full hostel packing list.