Welcome to Itchy Feet the Backpackers guide to hostels, youth hostels and independent hostel accommodation throughout Australia. You can use this site to get information on travel destinations and you can also browse the hundreds of hostel accommodation choices and then book secuerly online.

So, what is itchy feet? It is a term used to describe the very strong or irresistible impulse to travel. Itchy Feet is an independent backpackers site made by backpackers for backpackers. Our primary focus is hostel accommodation, which we list both independent hostels as well as backpacking associations such as YHA, VIP and Nomads to name a few.

Use our compare and book hostels section on the left side of the page for a quck and easy listing of hostels in the place you want to visit. You will then get a comparative view of each hostel in that area which have vacancies for the dates you have selected.  Each of the hostels descriptions will assist you in making your accommodation choice. Book securely online and then don't worry about where your going to stay when you arrive in town.   

Better Travel Information

We are building the travel blog section and as we do there will be more and more fresh information, so check it out. Here is a list of some of the latest blogs.

New Blogs

• Top 10 Melbourne Hostels
• Top 10 Sydney Hostels
• Review of Tiger Airways
• Top 10 Brisbane Hostels
• Dangerous Australian Wildlife