Wake Up! Bondi Beach

Beautiful location, walk out the door, cross the road and you are on the world famous Bondi beach. You seriously can’t beat it. There was nothing better than waking up and going straight into the surf. Location alone is 5 stars. Hostel is pretty basic for the most part. The dorm beds had no curtains. They did have power and a light tho. You could hear music playing at night but it was alright, I slept really well. For the floor I think they had 3 showers, 3 toilets and 2 sinks so it can be a little crowded. Staff were all very friendly. After check out they let me store my bags and still use the facilities so thank you! Hostel was full of travellers of all types and they have a lot of events on. All up a great stay, location is absolutely stunning and so many cute little cafes and places to eat around the area. You can’t beat it.

Staying at Wake Up Bondi was an absolute treat - staff was above and beyond, view from my “ocean view dorm” absolutely insane and rooftop incredible. The hostel was really clean and activities really enjoyable. Highly recommend booking your stay there! Honestly for couple of extra dollars you can treat yourself to an ocean view ! I believe a girl from the UK called Hanna (sorry if I’m spelling it wrong) who hosted the reception when I arrived was the kindest and absolutely helpful (as well as the rest of the team) x

I recently stayed at Wake Up! Bondi Beach and had an amazing experience. The atmosphere was relaxed, welcoming, and full of good energy. The events were a real highlight and made it super easy to meet new people and make the most of my time there. Big shout out to Chloe for making my stay so memorable. She was always happy to help with any questions and brought such a great vibe to the place. Couldn't recommend it more if you're looking for a fun and social spot right by the beach!

I had an incredible stay at Wake Up! Bondi! The location is unbeatable—just steps from the beach, perfect for catching the sunrise or heading out for a surf. The atmosphere is super chill, with a great mix of travelers and a real community vibe. A special shoutout to the receptionist, Hannah—she’s absolutely amazing at her job! Super helpful, friendly, and always ready with great local tips. Plus, not gonna lie… she’s extremely good looking, which definitely brightens your check-in experience 😄 The facilities are clean, the common areas are great for meeting people, and everything feels well-organized. Would definitely recommend this hostel to anyone looking to stay in Bondi. I’ll be back!

I can't say enough good things about my stay at this hostel in Bondi Beach — it was beyond incredible! From the moment I arrived, I felt right at home. The location is unbeatable, just a short stroll from the beach, and the vibe is exactly what you'd want for a coastal getaway — relaxed, friendly, and full of good energy. But what really made my stay unforgettable was the staff, especially Jess she was so great hosting events. They were hands-down the best I’ve ever encountered at any hostel (and I’ve stayed in quite a few!). Super welcoming, always up for a chat or to help with anything you need — whether it was recommending the best local spots, organizing fun social events, or just making sure everyone felt included and comfortable. The rooms were clean and cozy, the common areas had a great social atmosphere, and everything was well-maintained. It felt like one big family by the end of my trip. If you’re heading to Bondi, this hostel is the place to stay. I’ll definitely be back.

Wake Up Bondi is a joy to stay at! The events and staff make the hostel so much fun and create such an atmosphere! The kitchen is very clean and has loads of utensils for all needs! The rooms are spacious and clean with some amazing views of the beach! The rooftop is beautiful in the sunshine with the day beds! Special shout out to Reece and Eve who really made the stay so enjoyable! Will be back soon! Thank you!

If you identify as Female then Wake Up! Is actually much better than the rating given. That's because there's just much better utilities offered compared to the utilities offered for men. Men have a separate bathroom from the shower room and there's sinks outside in the hallway. This can be an issue for men who prefer to have the toilet, shower and sink all combined in the same room (it's also a little awkward to shave in the middle of the hallway). Women have all utilities combined in the same room which is much better. There's a TON of stairs and no elevator access. In order to even get to reception you need to climb a flight of stairs. Other than that, reception closes fairly early so if you have issues with the room, like how my bedside lamp is flickering, I'm not really able to contact reception and have something done about it (they close at 10pm and I only just turned the lamp on at around the same time). Those are the only negatives I've found in my short stay, but keep in mind this is not a high quality hotel. You get what you pay for so other issues that I otherwise would mention will be ignored for this review. Some positives: While I'm writing this review in the middle of my single night stay, there's an events board and while I haven't had the chance to try any, there seems to b a good mix of events so that there's something for everyone. The staff are also super cool and friendly, while they're not as accommodating as I'd like for people with disabilities, they're also not terrible like those at Little Bigots down the road. They're positioned in such an amazing location, literally opposite Bondi Beach. I really don't think you find anywhere as affordable in such a great location as Wake Up. So while Wake Up does have some pros and cons and while I personally don't see myself checking in here ever again (unless structural changes are made), I would still highly recommend Wake Up to women looking for an affordable stay in a prime location.

Nice location and staff. I was in a 4 bedroom at it was really small. There was literally no real space to store your luggage. The room wasn’t very comfortable too and it had a weird smell. The activities organised by the hostel are quite nice. Kitchen and bathrooms are really small.