While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including WiFi and a billiards table, as well as a garden and heating. Other amenities include laundry facilities, towels, a picnic area, and tour/ticket assistance.
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Amenities
Parking
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
Wheelchair Accessible
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Transportation/Shuttle
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Kitchen
Laundry
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 pm; check-in end time: 9 pm contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. all guests 18 and older are welcome. rollaway/extra beds are not available. cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Payment Policy
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately aud 6 to 28 per person fee for in-room wireless internet: aud 4 per hour (rates may vary) fee for wireless internet in public areas: aud 4 per hour (rates may vary) the above list may not be comprehensive. fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Reviews
Arthur
Jul 14, 2025 03:30:32 PM
Review Score:
8
Summary: Haven't been to the Arts Factory for quite a few years now. Love the place, its uniqueness in the vanilla of the modern Byron Bay, as well as its proximity to beaches, town etc.
The staff were a mixed bunch, the lady that checked me was awesome, friendly, competent and welcoming.Other staff were a mixed bunch with some having little interest and others being somewhat rude.
The joint is also looking a bit run down compared to what it was years ago.
Would I stay again?, possibly, I hardly spent any time there as I was working at the Mullum Music festival, so if was living the backpacker ( as opposed to traveller) dream perhaps I would stay again.
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Reviews
Arthur
Jul 14, 2025 03:30:32 PM
Review Score:
8
Summary: Haven't been to the Arts Factory for quite a few years now. Love the place, its uniqueness in the vanilla of the modern Byron Bay, as well as its proximity to beaches, town etc.
The staff were a mixed bunch, the lady that checked me was awesome, friendly, competent and welcoming.Other staff were a mixed bunch with some having little interest and others being somewhat rude.
The joint is also looking a bit run down compared to what it was years ago.
Would I stay again?, possibly, I hardly spent any time there as I was working at the Mullum Music festival, so if was living the backpacker ( as opposed to traveller) dream perhaps I would stay again.
Rosa
May 4, 2025 07:10:42 PM
Review Score:
4
Summary: A really cool hostel but unfortunately a few areas letting them down. The staff are great, welcoming and helpful. The hostel itself is a super fun space. Super cheap and affordable. And a near spot to Byron.
However it does not attract the best guests. We found people did not respect the space or other guests. The kitchen area was disgustingly dirty. The 10pm noise curfew was ignored and the pod next to us raved with loud speakers until 2am when we had to personally tell them to turn their music off, after they had been told off by staff several times previously with no consequences enforced. The travellers were generally unfriendly and hostile, which is a shame as could be a brilliant vibe like other hostels if they could implement some new rules or stand up for the place and enforce them.
David
Jan 25, 2025 01:32:07 PM
Review Score:
8
Summary: Far cheaper than other accommodation
Laurence
Jan 14, 2025 03:43:42 PM
Review Score:
8
Summary: We enjoyed out short stay at the Arts Factory. Friendly staff and the vibe in the property was surreal. Definitely a great place to stay for young folks and young at heart.
McKinley
Jan 12, 2025 10:46:36 AM
Review Score:
8
Summary: Everything was great for a hostel. Only complain is some of the workers were rude.
