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Brisbane Quarters

Spring Hill, Brisbane

Located in Brisbane and with Streets Beach reachable within 1.3 miles, Brisbane Quarters has an outdoor swimming pool, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,893 reviews
Price from
$63.12
1 night, 2 adults

YHA Brisbane City

Brisbane Central Business District, 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.

C
Cris29G
From
Germany
The property was very accommodating and allowed me to use the booked room one night later than planned, due to my flight being rescheduled. The staff was friendly, and I really liked the double room during the first night.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 4,640 reviews
Price from
$91.47
1 night, 2 adults

Tequila Sunrise Podstel Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, Brisbane

Attractively located in the center of Brisbane, Tequila Sunrise Podstel Brisbane has continental breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property.

K
KelSlo
From
Australia
Fantastic!! Absolutely perfect - convenient location, comfy beds - the shower was 10/10!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 148 reviews
Price from
$63.12
1 night, 2 adults

Breeze Lodge

Kangaroo Point, 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,...

D
DEOK HEE
From
South Korea
Highly recommended I was only planning to stay one night, but I ended up booking two more. Even though it was a 10-bed dormitory, it felt very private because each bed had a curtain. The blanket was warm, and they provided a extra sheet. Thr price also very affordable and the location was convenient for public transport. The staff were incredibly kind!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 560 reviews
Price from
$84.33
1 night, 2 adults

LyLo Brisbane

Fortitude Valley, 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.

A
Aoi
From
Japan
Incredibly clean and comfortable. This is the first hostel I've stayed in that didn't have any dirty dishes or other disgusting kitchen situations going on at ANY time. Not too social, not too lonely. It was great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 715 reviews
Price from
$114.20
1 night, 2 adults

Summer House Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 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.

C
Carmen
From
Belgium
I had a very smooth arrival in Brisbane after taking a late night train. The hostel is located next to the train station and there is a night warden for late check-ins. Comfortable rooms. The hostel was very clean and tidy, a high quality hostel like usual in the hostels of Summer House.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,230 reviews
Price from
$66.56
1 night, 2 adults

Somewhere To Stay Backpackers

Brisbane

Somewhere To Stay Backpackers has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Brisbane. With free WiFi, this 3-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space.

T
Thi Le Thu
From
Malaysia
Cosy and welcoming place. Many acitivities happened inside the hostel. Chilling place to stay for short term
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,192 reviews
Price from
$85.79
1 night, 2 adults

Bunk Brisbane

Fortitude Valley, Brisbane

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

J
Jaimie
From
Australia
Great location for where we need to attend for the night. Easy to get back to at the end of our event.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,025 reviews
Price from
$107.04
1 night, 2 adults

City Backpackers HQ

Brisbane Central Business District, Brisbane

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,467 reviews
Price from
$89.27
1 night, 2 adults

Chill Backpackers

Brisbane Central Business District, Brisbane

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...

L
Lorraine
From
Australia
The breakfast in the cafe attached was very good. Reasonably priced and lovely staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,042 reviews
Price from
$67.14
1 night, 2 adults
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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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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews

    Ideally set in the Spring Hill district of Brisbane, Five 2 Home Backpacker is located 1.1 miles from Roma Street Parklands, 1.2 miles from Queen Street Mall and 1.2 miles from Roma Street Station.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews

    Located in Brisbane and with Streets Beach reachable within a 13-minute walk, Minto Accommodation Brisbane provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

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  • Avg. price/night: $112.23
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 4,640 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.
    Guest review by
    Rachel
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $126.07
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,893 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!!
    Guest review by
    Chloe
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $67.14
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,042 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)
    Guest review by
    River
    Solo traveler
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,230 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.
    Guest review by
    Christopher Skinner
    Family with young children
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,230 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
    Guest review by
    Sean
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $85.79
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,192 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.
    Guest review by
    Jemina
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $107.04
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,025 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.
    Guest review by
    Liam
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $126.07
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,893 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!
    Guest review by
    Becky
    Solo traveler

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