Arts Factory By Nomads

I I absolutely loved my time at the Arts Factory, Byron Bay! The vibe is incredible, it feels like you are at a resort with a backpackers budget. There is always so much going on from Talent Shows, Trivia nights, Karaoke ect. The cafe food is amazing, the garden bar has cheap drinks. Everytime I came back to the hostel it felt relaxing and exciting. It was also very close to the bus station and town, about a 10-15 minute walk. I stayed in the pentagon tent so if you are looking at staying there it would be good to know these things: - You need ear plugs!! It is very loud and hard to sleep as you are right next to the walkway to the camp site and there are usually parties there ( You're in a tent, not a closed room here). - It is FREEZING at night as there isn't insulation and the hostel gives light blankets. The girls in our room wanted extra blankets so went to the reception at 3 am to get blankets and they said they just gave the last one out. I think you guys could get warmer bedding to make the stay more comfortable. I understand why a lot of the reviews say that the hostel is dirty, however I saw them constantly cleaning. The kitchen is constantly dirty with food, but it's because there are no cloths that people can clean up after themselves and honestly, guests there were just not super clean or respectful of being tidy in the kitchen. I saw staff clean twice a day, every day in the kitchen and I also saw them clean the bathrooms often. I found it easy to make friends and socialise here :)