Name: YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba
Address: 207 Katoomba Street, Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia, Katoomba, New South Wales, AU
Price range: US$42–US$325 per night
Rating: 8.86

What guests think

At YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba, travellers praise the friendly, welcoming staff, the large communal kitchen and social spaces, and the convenient location near Katoomba’s shops, transport and walking trails, offering good value for a simple, budget-friendly stay.

Rooms are basic and dated in places, though some are spacious and beds comfortable. Cleanliness is generally good but can be inconsistent in shared areas, and several guests mention noise from heavy self-closing doors or thin walls. A practical, no frills base for exploring the Blue Mountains.

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Facilities

Guests consistently highlight the large, well equipped communal kitchen and generous social spaces; several also find parking easy. A few note there is no TV or that TVs did not work.

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Ashish

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Bed was comfortable, staff very friendly,huge self service kitchen, supermarkets round the corner and the blue Mountains national park, walkable also has good transport,great long and short hikes with amazing scenery.

10

Rory

9 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in a private room with shared bathroom and it was great for a cheap price! Nothing flashy, but had everything we need. The social areas of this hostel are really good, and the kitchen is well stocked. Would highly recommend for anyone wanting to stay close to Scenic World or 3 sisters (30 mins walk)

6

Sylvia

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pros: Large kitchen area for families and groups to eat. Bathroom & bedroom were clean. Cons: Unfortunately we had a sleepless night because of the heavy loud doors. From our bedroom, we could hear every time someone in the hallway opened and closed their door at night. This was pretty unavoidable as there is no way to quietly close the doors to every room/shared bathroom.

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Natalie

12 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

A fantastic location and price point. Walking distance to everything you need and public transport on your doorstep. Easy parking options if you have a car. Staff are really friendly and social, made it feel like home while still being professional. Lots of space to relax after bit days filled with hiking and exploring!

10

Stephen

28 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall a great experience, but a shame I could not get the TV working. It looks like it has not worked for a long time.

10

Avery

12 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place for backpackers to stay super close to the Blue Mountains. On site parking or street parking. I would stay here again

8

andrew

27 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Spacious room, quiet hostel well eqipped kitchen facilities and helpful friendly staff.

8

Jacinta

19 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay with good facilities at a reasonable price.

8

John

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very well located, cheap and cheerful. It's a very old property and the standard of accommodation reflects that. We had a private room with ensuite which was very dated, but suited our needs for a single night. Staff were friendly and helpful. Be aware that there is no TV in the rooms or anywhere on the property that I could see. If that's important to you then this won't suit. There are generous shared common areas, kitchen etc. It's more of a young person's venue/backpacker style of accommodation (we are retirees), but fine for a night or two if older, families etc.

8

Danielle

19 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great for kids. They loved all the games in the games room and the outside chess set. Excellent kitchen.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and bathrooms are generally clean, with several reviews calling the place very clean. However, shared areas can be messy at times and occasional housekeeping lapses were noted.

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Gregory

1 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good location and great price. Clean room and bathrooms. The kitchen was a little messy in the morning.

8

Rachel

25 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very, very clean. Staff were all helpful and lovely. The building has a few little things that show its age, however you expect that with the age of the building. I felt warm, clean and safe during my stay. Would definitely return.

8

Mary-Lou

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spacious and very clean. The staff very friendly as nd the breakfast great.

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Sylvia

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pros: Large kitchen area for families and groups to eat. Bathroom & bedroom were clean. Cons: Unfortunately we had a sleepless night because of the heavy loud doors. From our bedroom, we could hear every time someone in the hallway opened and closed their door at night. This was pretty unavoidable as there is no way to quietly close the doors to every room/shared bathroom.

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Yasunobu

16 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

カトゥーンバの駅から徒歩で10分程度ですが下り坂になるのでスーツケースを持っていると滑り落ちないように押さえるのが大変かもしれません。残念ながら前の人のゴミがゴミ箱に残ったままになっており清潔感は2とさせて頂きます。ただ、チェックイン前、チェックアウト後も共用部屋に荷物を置かせて頂いたこと、チェックイン開始の30分前くらいにチェックインさせて頂いたこと、シーニックワールドまでのタクシーを呼んで頂けたことは良くスタッフとサービスは5とします。ホテルよりも山側は何も無いですが駅側はスーパーや商店街が多数あり便利です。

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Keith

31 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I visited YHA Katooma with my now wife 10 years ago had better memory back then. The deco of the place did not change much and feeling a bit dated. As I am now older, I am expecting a bit more comfort, such as air con and bar fridge which is missing from YHA. Also, cleanliness could have been better as the room did not get cleaned if stayed for multiple days.

10

Laura

11 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Brilliant value for money. Clean, comfy and surprisingly quiet!

6

Mario

10 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly people and very welcoming,beautiful,but cleaning in open areas and services toilets,sticking floors and need more attention and more maintenance required,sorry but is main opinion

10

Tommy

25 Jan 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Best location, walking distance to all amenities and popular attractions and walking trails. Bathroom, kitchen and rooms are decently clean.

8

Maria

20 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location right in the heart of Katoomba shopping and restaurant district. Easy walk from train station. Buses to echo point are a 2 min short walk away. You can also walk to echo point (30mins). YHA rooms are clean. Building and facilities are a little dated and could do with a upgrade.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic; some are spacious and beds comfortable, but decor feels dated and storage can be limited. Noise from self closing doors or thin walls recurs, and some note limited in room amenities such as lack of TV, air con or fridge.

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Sheila

30 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Boa, não tem elevador, mas tem somente um lance de escada. Um pouco barulhento( portas dos quartos tem fechamento automatico que acaba batendo no final). Cama boa e café da manha simples. Staff simpaticos e hospitaleiros. Pena que a limpeza dos quartos aconteceu a tarde ( achei incomum) o que incomodou um pouco.

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Ashish

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Bed was comfortable, staff very friendly,huge self service kitchen, supermarkets round the corner and the blue Mountains national park, walkable also has good transport,great long and short hikes with amazing scenery.

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Caroline

20 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Très bien mais mal isolé donc assez bruyant si des voyageurs parlent fort la nuit.

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Mary-Lou

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spacious and very clean. The staff very friendly as nd the breakfast great.

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Sylvia

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pros: Large kitchen area for families and groups to eat. Bathroom & bedroom were clean. Cons: Unfortunately we had a sleepless night because of the heavy loud doors. From our bedroom, we could hear every time someone in the hallway opened and closed their door at night. This was pretty unavoidable as there is no way to quietly close the doors to every room/shared bathroom.

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Keith

31 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I visited YHA Katooma with my now wife 10 years ago had better memory back then. The deco of the place did not change much and feeling a bit dated. As I am now older, I am expecting a bit more comfort, such as air con and bar fridge which is missing from YHA. Also, cleanliness could have been better as the room did not get cleaned if stayed for multiple days.

8

andrew

27 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Spacious room, quiet hostel well eqipped kitchen facilities and helpful friendly staff.

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Lucas

28 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nationalpark fußläufig erreichbar, Zimmer etwas kleiner als erwartet und keine Ablagemöglichkeiten für Klamotten, Frühstück sehr in Ordnung, Personal sehr freundlich, ein paar Mängel im Bad

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John

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very well located, cheap and cheerful. It's a very old property and the standard of accommodation reflects that. We had a private room with ensuite which was very dated, but suited our needs for a single night. Staff were friendly and helpful. Be aware that there is no TV in the rooms or anywhere on the property that I could see. If that's important to you then this won't suit. There are generous shared common areas, kitchen etc. It's more of a young person's venue/backpacker style of accommodation (we are retirees), but fine for a night or two if older, families etc.

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Laura

11 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Brilliant value for money. Clean, comfy and surprisingly quiet!

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Service

Feedback repeatedly praises the friendly, welcoming and helpful staff. Guests mention smooth check in, luggage storage, early check in when possible, and assistance such as calling taxis.

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Ashish

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Bed was comfortable, staff very friendly,huge self service kitchen, supermarkets round the corner and the blue Mountains national park, walkable also has good transport,great long and short hikes with amazing scenery.

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Mary-Lou

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spacious and very clean. The staff very friendly as nd the breakfast great.

8

Natalie

12 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

A fantastic location and price point. Walking distance to everything you need and public transport on your doorstep. Easy parking options if you have a car. Staff are really friendly and social, made it feel like home while still being professional. Lots of space to relax after bit days filled with hiking and exploring!

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Yasunobu

16 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

カトゥーンバの駅から徒歩で10分程度ですが下り坂になるのでスーツケースを持っていると滑り落ちないように押さえるのが大変かもしれません。残念ながら前の人のゴミがゴミ箱に残ったままになっており清潔感は2とさせて頂きます。ただ、チェックイン前、チェックアウト後も共用部屋に荷物を置かせて頂いたこと、チェックイン開始の30分前くらいにチェックインさせて頂いたこと、シーニックワールドまでのタクシーを呼んで頂けたことは良くスタッフとサービスは5とします。ホテルよりも山側は何も無いですが駅側はスーパーや商店街が多数あり便利です。

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andrew

27 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Spacious room, quiet hostel well eqipped kitchen facilities and helpful friendly staff.

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Ditty

12 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff and nice ambience.

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Asif

14 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a very good hostel in a convenient location. The staff were really welcoming and helpful. The hostel had everything I needed. The buffet breakfast was also good value.

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John

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very well located, cheap and cheerful. It's a very old property and the standard of accommodation reflects that. We had a private room with ensuite which was very dated, but suited our needs for a single night. Staff were friendly and helpful. Be aware that there is no TV in the rooms or anywhere on the property that I could see. If that's important to you then this won't suit. There are generous shared common areas, kitchen etc. It's more of a young person's venue/backpacker style of accommodation (we are retirees), but fine for a night or two if older, families etc.

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Jemma

27 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly and professional attendant on call. Booked late with little notice and was easily accommodated for, even though it wasnt a usual booking. The creaky floors add character,

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Sze Man

9 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff are really friendly and helpful.

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Location

Central, walkable location near the station, shops, restaurants and bus links, with easy access to Echo Point, Scenic World and trails. A convenient base for hikers and short stays.

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Ashish

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Bed was comfortable, staff very friendly,huge self service kitchen, supermarkets round the corner and the blue Mountains national park, walkable also has good transport,great long and short hikes with amazing scenery.

10

Gregory

1 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good location and great price. Clean room and bathrooms. The kitchen was a little messy in the morning.

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Rory

9 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in a private room with shared bathroom and it was great for a cheap price! Nothing flashy, but had everything we need. The social areas of this hostel are really good, and the kitchen is well stocked. Would highly recommend for anyone wanting to stay close to Scenic World or 3 sisters (30 mins walk)

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Natalie

12 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

A fantastic location and price point. Walking distance to everything you need and public transport on your doorstep. Easy parking options if you have a car. Staff are really friendly and social, made it feel like home while still being professional. Lots of space to relax after bit days filled with hiking and exploring!

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Avery

12 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place for backpackers to stay super close to the Blue Mountains. On site parking or street parking. I would stay here again

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Laura

11 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Brilliant value for money. Clean, comfy and surprisingly quiet!

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Tommy

25 Jan 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Best location, walking distance to all amenities and popular attractions and walking trails. Bathroom, kitchen and rooms are decently clean.

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Maria

20 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location right in the heart of Katoomba shopping and restaurant district. Easy walk from train station. Buses to echo point are a 2 min short walk away. You can also walk to echo point (30mins). YHA rooms are clean. Building and facilities are a little dated and could do with a upgrade.

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Yen Kit

25 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location and convenient. Good for small family

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CHI KEUNG

16 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

員工友善，附近有好多不同類型的餐廳，駛車去三姊妹只需三分鐘。

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently described as tasty and good value, ranging from simple to excellent. No consistent feedback on other dining options.

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Mary-Lou

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spacious and very clean. The staff very friendly as nd the breakfast great.

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Lucas

28 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nationalpark fußläufig erreichbar, Zimmer etwas kleiner als erwartet und keine Ablagemöglichkeiten für Klamotten, Frühstück sehr in Ordnung, Personal sehr freundlich, ein paar Mängel im Bad

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Gwen

23 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the YHA. our stay was very comfortable. Breakfast was excellent. It’s close to lots of things to do. Would recommend.

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Nathan

4 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It's located nearby several hiking paths, waterfalls and rain forests. The rooms are cozy and the breakfast is simple yet delicious. The service is also really good. Flavia was a great help and her colleagues were really kind as well. We particularly loved the hall where we could read and eat. Really really great. Thank you.

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Asif

14 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a very good hostel in a convenient location. The staff were really welcoming and helpful. The hostel had everything I needed. The buffet breakfast was also good value.

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Month	Average price
January	US$71
February	US$66
March	US$72
April	US$73
May	US$77
June	US$67
July	US$69
August	US$68
September	US$63
October	US$71
November	US$64
December	US$75

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20	21	22	23 $57	24 $61	25	26 $325
27 $64	28 $42	29 $64	30 $64

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $64	2 $246	3 $267
4 $92	5 $64	6 $64	7 $64	8 $64	9 $89	10 $79
11 $65	12 $64	13 $68	14 $65	15 $65	16 $71	17 $73
18 $64	19 $64	20 $64	21 $66	22 $64	23 $71	24 $71
25 $64	26 $64	27 $64	28 $64	29 $69	30 $74	31 $75

YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba

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Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom (Double Twin)

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