Arts Factory By Nomads offers a vibrant atmosphere, where you can unwind on the sun-kissed terrace or explore the beautiful garden. Enjoy delicious meals at Cafe and Juicebar, play basketball or volleyball with friends, and take advantage of convenient amenities like an arcade/game room and luggage storage.
Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 31 min drive
Coolangatta Airport (OOL) - 46 min drive
Lismore, NSW (LSY) - 51 min drive
Mullumbimby Station - 18 min drive
Free area shuttle
Restaurants
The Great Northern Hotel - 14 min walk
Ember - 14 min walk
Railway Friendly Bar - 12 min walk
Byron Corner Store - 14 min walk
Saltwater Social Club - 13 min walk
About this property
Arts Factory By Nomads
Arts Factory By Nomads puts you within a 10-minute drive of Wategos Beach. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Cafe and Juicebar, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace.
At a glance
DONE
Hotel size
50 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
DONE
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
DONE
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum guest age is 18
DONE
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
DONE
Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
WiFi in public areas*
WiFi in rooms*
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
DONE
Offsite
Free area shuttle
DONE
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Caters to adults only
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast each morning (surcharge)
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Basketball
Volleyball
Pool table
Beach nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Pool loungers
Facilities
1 building/tower
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
An outdoor pool
Arcade/game room
Accessibility
Elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Freshen up
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
WiFi (surcharge)
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Mobile key entry
Special features
Dining
Cafe and Juicebar - This café serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
WiFi is available in guestrooms for AUD 4 per hour (rates may vary)
WiFi is available in public areas for AUD 4 per hour (rates may vary)
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 6 to 28 per person
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
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
Frequently asked questions
Does Arts Factory By Nomads offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Arts Factory By Nomads does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Arts Factory By Nomads?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Arts Factory By Nomads?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Arts Factory By Nomads?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Arts Factory By Nomads?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Arts Factory By Nomads and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking. Additional recreation onsite includes basketball and volleyball. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the lodge's other amenities, which include an arcade and a picnic area. Arts Factory By Nomads also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Arts Factory By Nomads?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Cafe and Juicebar.
What's the area around Arts Factory By Nomads like?
Arts Factory By Nomads is a short 17-minute walk from Main Beach and 10 minutes' walk from Byron Community Market.
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Reviews
Arts Factory By Nomads Reviews
7.4
Good
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6.8
Cleanliness
7.4
Location
8.0
Staff & service
7.8
Eco-friendliness
6.8
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
8/10 Very good
Jan 25, 2025
Far cheaper than other accommodation
David
David, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 14, 2025
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.
Laurence
Laurence, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 20, 2022
It was a lovely stay
Kristabelle
Kristabelle, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 31, 2024
Overall it’s a good place to stay .
Randy
Randy, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
Apr 18, 2025
Worst place ever
It smelled like weed everywhere and they played loud music, that made it impossible to sleep
Verified traveler
5-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 12, 2025
Everything was great for a hostel. Only complain is some of the workers were rude.
McKinley
McKinley, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2024
Such a beautiful community feel, I arrived late and the service was outstandingly good and welcoming at Reception, Very Grateful
Annabelle
Annabelle, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 16, 2023
The staff was unreal and the environment was really good just had good time
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2022
It was mostly non-family accommodation but even with my toddler, we had fun.
Location was great.
Dushyant
Dushyant, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 16, 2025
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Sandra
Sandra, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 19, 2024
Go for it
Absolutely amazing. Can't recommend enough.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2022
Loved the different atmosphere it was fun and will be back
Kerri
Kerri, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 28, 2023
My first experience at a backpackers - enjoyed the vibe and the staff were super helpful. The cafe has excellent coffee (that’s coming from a Melbourne coffee snob) and breaky at affordable prices.
Jacqui
Jacqui, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 3, 2023
Fantastic loved everything and would stay again! Only had one issue - needed cleaner toilets / bathroom
Luciano
4/10 Fair
May 4, 2025
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.
Rosa
Rosa, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 6, 2022
A good stay with reasonable price. Good location if you go there by coach. Have own lounge.
You can drop your bags before check-in and after checkout. Staffs are nice.
WING YAN
WING YAN, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 29, 2024
Everything was great. Highly recommended. Will return. Toilets could be cleaner as my only gripe.
Luciano
Luciano, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 15, 2022
Helpful staff, vibrant atmosphere,
Helpful efficient reception staff, helping me to find a bed in different rooms for the remaining three nights when I had problem with the room for the first night. Vibrant atmosphere, with some organised daily activities. Bed was fairly comfortable. Toilet and shower were tidy and reasonably clean.
Clara
Clara, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 21, 2024
Cozy hostel
I really like the vibe at Arts Factory Lodge! It is a beautiful, cozy, friendly and artsy place with a lot of young backpackers. It can get a bit loud at times but there is loads of space and a big kitchen fitting many chefs at one go. Also loved the morning yoga! The dorms only have one ceiling light, no individual lamps or power sockets and the wifi isn’t very good in the rooms. But all in all it was a good stay!
Verified traveler
4-night trip
2/10 Poor
Aug 20, 2023
Dirty kitchen, dirty and stinky room, dirty fridge, noise and loud people, no control by the staff, people smokes on kitchen and dining area.
Terrible stay.
its owned by nomads.
Fabian
Fabian, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 12, 2023
The toilets could be cleaned a bit more - not sure how often they were but it doesn't take much for them to get grubby being a backpackers
Robert
Robert, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 6, 2023
Beautiful hostel with good vibes, the room was perfectly clean, quiet during the night, the bathrooms were ok, the shared kitchen is big, well equipped and pretty clean ! Very hippie vibes, a little bit to much for me but it’s very personal :)
Mathilde
Mathilde, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
May 30, 2023
Everywhere was dirty and unclean. Got bitten in the night.
Ryan
8/10 Very good
Sep 26, 2022
Everything was excellent, the painting was lovely, apart from a small down side which was that the property was not sound proof and it was very noisy at night.
Rui
Rui, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Oct 1, 2022
Worst night’s sleep I have ever had - guests being very loud and noisy at 1:30am. Shower facilities not very clean and furballs floating around in the room under beds and behind the fridge. Couldn’t wait to get out of there