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Somewhere To Stay Backpackers, hotel in Brisbane

Located in the heart of Brisbane's West End, surrounded by 100's of cheap cafes, bars, and restaurants we are only a short stroll to City Beach at South Bank and the Brisbane CBD.

Location and view good
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very Good
1,082 reviews
Price from
$92.83
1 night, 2 adults
Brisbane Quarters, hotel in Brisbane

Located in Brisbane and with Roma Street Parklands reachable within a 11-minute walk, Brisbane Quarters has an outdoor swimming pool, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared...

Location and the people
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
3,030 reviews
Price from
$69.62
1 night, 2 adults
LyLo Brisbane, hotel in Brisbane

Welcome to the LyLo revolution. We’ve just landed in sunny Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley and we’re ready to show you how we roll.

Clean, cozy
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
237 reviews
Price from
$153.36
1 night, 2 adults
Bunk Brisbane, hotel in Brisbane

Bunk Brisbane A comfortable, vibrant place to stay in Fortitude Valley.

Perhaps it is because I had only been staying at cheap hostels before, but BUNK was perfect: very clean, comfortable rooms, helpful staff. Highly recommend!
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very Good
983 reviews
Price from
$147.24
1 night, 2 adults
Breeze Lodge, hotel in Brisbane

Conveniently located in the heart of Kangaroo Point and 1.2 mi from Brisbane CBD (Central Business District), Breeze Lodge is within a 10-minute walk from The Gabba Stadium, a free CityHopper ferry,...

Outcentered location, but it makes for a nice walk along the south banks. Good for the price.
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very Good
311 reviews
Price from
$60.54
1 night, 2 adults
YHA Brisbane City, hotel in Brisbane

Just 10 minutes’ walk from Roma Street Transit Center and 1476 feet from Suncorp Stadium, YHA Brisbane City features a stunning rooftop swimming pool overlooking the city and Brisbane River.

View, common space
Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
4,037 reviews
Price from
$106.28
1 night, 2 adults
City Backpackers HQ, hotel in Brisbane

Located in the center of Brisbane, this hostel offers panoramic river and city views from the rooftop swimming pool. Guests have access to unlimited free Wi-Fi.

Location was good with easy access to the CBD and Roma Street train station.
Scored 7.0
7.0
Rated good
Good
1,281 reviews
Price from
$92.21
1 night, 2 adults
Summer House Brisbane, hotel in Brisbane

Just a 10-minute walk from Suncorp Stadium, Summer House Brisbane features 8am to 10pm front desk, BBQ facilities and a rooftop terrace with amazing city and river views.

Great location and quick walk to south bank. Staff were nice. Bathrooms were great as were the laundry facilities.
Scored 6.6
6.6
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
1,327 reviews
Price from
$65.38
1 night, 2 adults
Gonow Family Backpackers Hostel, hotel in Brisbane

Go Now Family Backpackers Hostel features free Wi-Fi access, free on-site parking. This simple accommodations is located a 20-minute walk from central Brisbane and the Southbank entertainment...

I liked the bed especially. I had comfortable sleep. I also liked that the hostel had the option for ladies only. It was my first time in a backpacker situation so I was open to the experience.
Scored 5.5
5.5
Rated fair
Average
832 reviews
Price from
$33.63
1 night, 2 adults
Habitat Backpackers, hotel in Brisbane

Attractively set in the center of Brisbane, Habitat Backpackers is within a 18-minute walk of Streets Beach and half a mile of Suncorp Stadium.

The reception staff does a really great job.
Scored 6.9
6.9
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
83 reviews
Price from
$52.47
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Brisbane Quarters
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 3,030 reviews

    Located in Brisbane and with Roma Street Parklands reachable within a 11-minute walk, Brisbane Quarters has an outdoor swimming pool, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared...

    Clean, good location and good breakfast provided 😃

  • Somewhere To Stay Backpackers
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,082 reviews

    Located in the heart of Brisbane's West End, surrounded by 100's of cheap cafes, bars, and restaurants we are only a short stroll to City Beach at South Bank and the Brisbane CBD.

    Loved the staff, views, activities, and the room I stayed in.

  • City Backpackers HQ
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,281 reviews

    Located in the center of Brisbane, this hostel offers panoramic river and city views from the rooftop swimming pool. Guests have access to unlimited free Wi-Fi.

    Secure, clean, safe and convenient location to Suncorp Stadium/Caxton St.

  • Banana Backpackers
    Budget options available
    Scored 6.7
    6.7
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 189 reviews

    Located in Brisbane, Banana Backpackers has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property is close to Queensland Performing Arts Complex (QPAC), Queen Street Mall and South Brisbane Station.

    Really nice staff and just nice people around you.

  • Chill Backpackers
    Scored 6.8
    6.8
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 635 reviews

    Welcome to our chilled backpacker hostel in the heart of Brisbane! Our hostel is the perfect base for exploring this vibrant city, being only a short walk to Suncorp stadium to view premium sports and...

    The lack of coffee in the kitchen was a major downer

  • Minto Accommodation Brisbane
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 48 reviews

    Located in Brisbane and with Streets Beach reachable within a 14-minute walk, Minto Accommodation Brisbane provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

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Hostels that guests love in Brisbane

  • Avg. price/night: $96.19
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 4,037 reviews
    Love love love YHA Brisbane. I always stay here whenever I'm in the city. Very clean, safe and not crowded/loud. Facilities and amenities are very good and always clean. The staff are awesome. Great location and absolutely priceless view of the city from the roof top. They have a rooftop bar as well and the cafe at reception does a great coffee. Best Hostel in Brisbane.
    Rachel
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $174.05
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 3,030 reviews
    One of the best hostels I've been to. Staff were so friendly and everyone is really nice. Evening activities were great and common areas were so well equipped and nice. As a solo female traveller I felt very safe. Thank you so much!!
    Chloe
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $76.58
    Scored 6.8
    6.8
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 635 reviews
    The staff are lovely, great location, clean kitchen & rooms. All the people I’ve met here are super friendly. Best hostel I’ve stayed at in Brisbane (and I’ve been in almost all of them)
    River
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 6.6
    6.6
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,327 reviews
    Reasonable hostel, great location within a few minutes walk to Suncorp Stadium, transportation and the city centre. Excellent option if you're wanting to go to Magic Round or a Broncos game on a budget.
    Christopher Skinner
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $133.18
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 995 reviews
    Old and worn. But very very clean and everything worked. Good bed. Great location. Good meals. People very nice. A cheap safe place to stay. Very close to Sunnybank hospital and specialists Will be staying again
    burkinshaw
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 6.6
    6.6
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,327 reviews
    Great location within the city. Coles is less than a 5 minute walk away and only a 15 minute walk to the city centre. Property is always cleaned as there is cleaners around daily. The staff are so friendly and helpful. The hostel host an activity every night as ranging from free food to free entertainment which is great to see as a backpacker. Would absolutely recommend to anyone, I initially booked for 2 weeks and extended my stay by another month. Great experience overall
    Sean
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $174.16
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,632 reviews
    Great location. Clean hostel with helpful staff. I really liked that the bunk beds had privacy curtains which really improved my sleep and level of comfort. I will definitely stay here again.
    S
    Shinae
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $88.96
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,082 reviews
    Great location just outside of the city. Staff were friendly and helpful. The hostel itself was really nice - bunk beds in dorms had privacy curtains.
    Jemina
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $133.18
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 983 reviews
    great location in fortitude valley. very smart for a hostel. the hostel has its own bar / club with cheap drinks. a free drink was on offer at 8pm which was a good opportunity to meet other travellers. very friendly staff from the front desk to bar to security. despite all this we had no trouble sleeping, no noise issues, etc. although that could be due to the placement of the room we had. my friend and I had a twin ensuite room which was comfortable and clean.
    Liam
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $174.05
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 3,030 reviews
    Wow what a hostel! I’ve experienced many hostels in my time but nothing compares to BQ. The design was more like a boutique hotel. The bathrooms were super modern and the bunk beds were spacious, comfortable and private. The free breakfast was a bonus and the staff were super friendly. 100% recommend to anyone looking to stay in Brisbane on a budget. Thank you for a fantastic stay BQ!
    Becky
    Solo traveler

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