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Situated in Brisbane and with Roma Street Parklands reachable within 1 km, Brisbane Quarters features an outdoor swimming pool, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is around 1.5 km from New Farm Riverwalk, 1.7 km from City Botanical Gardens and 1.6 km from Queensland Performing Arts Complex (QPAC). The accommodation offers karaoke and a shared kitchen.

All rooms at the hostel are fitted with a seating area.

Fantastic place to stay and probably the best place to stay if you want to be in the CBD. Plenty of supermarkets and transport available down the road. The staff here are great and Brisbane Quarters has everything the traveller needs. If you are travelling alone or as part of a groupt, this is the place you should stay!

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8.1
Very Good
2,178 reviews
Price from
$47
per night

Accommodation at Breeze Lodge includes spacious, fully air-conditioned shared dormitory rooms and twin rooms with en suite bathrooms. Each bed includes a power point, reading light and secure locker. Linen is provided.

Very clean structure, actually the best hostel in Brisbane

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8.6
Excellent
96 reviews
Price from
$40
per night

Just a 10-minute walk from Suncorp Stadium, Summer House Backpackers Brisbane features 8am to 10pm front desk, BBQ facilities and a rooftop terrace with amazing city and river views. Free unlimited WiFi and free tea/coffee are provided.

All the dormitory rooms are soundproofed and have air-conditioning, personal power points by your beds and personal in-room lockers.

I made really good friends at this place. It was really hard for me to leave the place. Especially the rooftop. The staff was really kind in guiding me around the place.

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6.3
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1,226 reviews
Price from
$30
per night

Just 10 minutes’ walk from Roma Street Transit Centre and 450 metres from Suncorp Stadium, YHA Brisbane City features a stunning rooftop swimming pool overlooking the city and Brisbane River. All rooms offer secure card access. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

Accommodation includes air-conditioned shared dormitory rooms and private rooms, some with en suite bathrooms.

Staff was amazing! All clean, good pool, good rooms. I loved it. Breakfast option!

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7.5
Good
3,200 reviews
Price from
$36
per night

All Nations Brisbane Hostel offers budget accommodation, a rooftop terrace and a BBQ area. WiFi is available throughout this heritage-listed building in the heart of Brisbane city centre.

Accommodation options at All Nations Brisbane Hostel include shared dormitories, private single rooms and private double rooms.

The staff were super help full and friendly. Nothing was to much trouble I would recommend nomads to my friends

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5.6
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1,295 reviews
Price from
$26
per night

Located in Brisbane's West End, 10 minutes' walk from Southbank, Brisbane Backpackers Resort boasts a swimming pool, heated spa. Free WiFi throughout the property.

Brisbane Backpackers Hostel is a 5-minute bus ride from Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. It is a 10-minute drive from The Tivoli Theatre. Brisbane Airport is 20 minutes' away.

Kitchen is very well equiped, too many people during peek hours, though.

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7.1
Good
721 reviews
Price from
$26
per night

Somewhere to Stay Backpackers is a unique resort style Queenslander house with gardens, large pool and cool veranda's for you to relax on, chill out, enjoy your meal or a drink and take in the BEST city views in Brisbane!!! The pool and garden areas offer lounge chairs, hammocks, outdoor games and last but not least... the warm Queensland sun.

The location is great! It's located right around the corner and South Bank is about a 20 minute walk. Super laid back place with friendly staff.

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7.8
Good
881 reviews
Price from
$22
per night

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

You can choose to stay in a lively dormitory room in the comfort of a private room. Linen is provided in all rooms. Toilet and bathroom facilities are shared.

Actually I stayed 40 nights This is my home I love here

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5.8
Review score
595 reviews
Price from
$20
per night

Bunk Brisbane

Bunk offers a mix of spacious dorm, double and twin private ensuite rooms in an old factory

Bunk shared and private rooms

All rooms have been renovated and re-designed for those who love to travel. Bunks are

Very clean and spacious. Each room has their own bathroom. The front desk was also so helpful and friendly. Wish I could've stayed longer.

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7.5
Good
796 reviews
Price from
$35
per night

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

City Backpackers HQ is only 400 metres from the Roma Street Transit Centre and just 300 metres from the Brisbane River. The property is within walking distance to shopping, bars restaurants and Brisbane's vibrant nightlife.

Beautiful place, view and stay.

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7.4
Good
886 reviews
Price from
$31
per night

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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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