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Arts Factory By Nomads

2.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
In-room safe, WiFi, bed sheets
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Reception

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Skinners Shoot Road, Byron Bay, NSW, 2481
  • Place, Byron Community Market
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Main Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Belongil Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Cube Double (Shared Bathroom)

Cube Double (Shared Bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cube Twin (Shared Bathroom)

Cube Twin (Shared Bathroom)

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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10 Share Female Lakeside Cottage

10 Share Female Lakeside Cottage

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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10 Share Space

10 Share Space

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, WiFi, bed sheets

6 Share Space

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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6 Share Female Space

6 Share Female Space

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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10 Share Teepee

10 Share Teepee

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, WiFi, bed sheets

8 Share Female Pentagon

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Tent, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Island Retreat Twin (Shared Bathroom)

Island Retreat Twin (Shared Bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Cube Twin

  • Sleeps 2

Bed in 6 Beds Sanctuary Wing Share Female Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

Island Twin

  • Sleeps 1

One Bed of Sanctuary (Girls Only) Wing - Lakeside Cottage

  • Sleeps 1

Bed in 10 Beds Share Space

  • Sleeps 1

Bed in 10 Beds Share Wagon

  • Sleeps 1

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In-room safe, WiFi, bed sheets

Cube Double

  • Sleeps 2

Basic Tent, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Byron Bay

With a stay at Arts Factory By Nomads in Byron Bay, you'll be near the beach, just a 1-minute walk from Cumbebin Swamp Nature Reserve and 10 minutes by foot from Byron Community Market. .This lodge is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Main Beach and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Belongil Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Cumbebin Swamp Nature Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Byron Community Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Main Beach - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Arakwal National Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Belongil Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Mullumbimby Station - 18 min drive
  • Coolangatta Airport (OOL) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Great Northern Hotel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Railway Friendly Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Balcony - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Bayleaf Café - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Santos Organics Byron Bay - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Arts Factory By Nomads

Arts Factory By Nomads offers 50 accommodations with safes. In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 50 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Wireless internet access (surcharge) is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this lodge include wireless internet access (surcharge), an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the complimentary area shuttle.
Satisfy your appetite at Cafe and Juicebar, a café which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.
Cafe and Juicebar - This café serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (AUD 4 per hour)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (AUD 4 per hour)

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: AUD 6 to 28 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe and Juicebar

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool
  • Volleyball

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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 types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

You need to know

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
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
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

We should mention

Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

Arts Factory Byron Bay

Arts Factory Lodge

Arts Factory Lodge Byron Bay

The Arts Factory Backpackers Hotel Byron Bay

Arts Factory

Arts Factory Lodge

Arts Factory By Nomads Lodge

Arts Factory By Nomads Byron Bay

Arts Factory By Nomads Lodge Byron Bay

Arts Factory By Nomads Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 276 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 276 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 276 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 276 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 276 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jaquelinne

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Grace

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Pippa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, easy check in (please offer ways to check in without downloading the app) and good facilities. Sadly a bit too noisy for a decent sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Amelia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Shared kitchen and bathroom facilities were very dirty. Fan broken in room- we were provided with a second standing fan however could not have both fans on due to position of plugs, no one came to fix ceiling fan. Parking not guaranteed in hostel car park for guest which was not told to us, we parked in what we thought was overflow which resulted in a $330 fine. On arrival no staff member advised which car parks to park in or asked if we even had a car. Overall very poor stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stanislaus Chimaobi

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saul

Ty
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Cube double rooms are a great budget alternative to the dormitories to have your own space, security and privacy. Fridge and tea making facilities included in the room. Convenience of a shared kitchen for food preparation. Plenty of communal areas and activities to enjoy. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thisnplace is awesome for a chilled stay or if your looking to meet people, this place has you covered, can't recommend this place enough
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great quick place to stop if you are in Byron Bay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Nice accommodation but sadly rude people staying there over crowded the two person cabin next door and was rudely loud til 4:30am
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hyeonsoo

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Eduardo

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Rosa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ozric

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Laurie

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Si

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Far cheaper than other accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Truly a unique, enjoyable experience.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

McKinley

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Everything was great for a hostel. Only complain is some of the workers were rude.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Saam

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024