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Set in Brisbane and with Streets Beach reachable within 1.2 km, Minto Accommodation Brisbane offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is close to South Brisbane Station, Boggo Road Gaol and Queensland Performing Arts Complex (QPAC). The Gabba - Brisbane Cricket Ground is 2.5 km away and Queen Street Mall is 4.2 km from the hostel.

Very nice accommodation next to everything, very clean, quiet, mutual respect with everyone and a superb view from the balcony. And very friendly staff. I highly recommend it!

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9.1
Superb
13 reviews
Price from
£41
per night

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.

Friendly staff , nice place! I love it!

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8.1
Very good
2,655 reviews
Price from
£40
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.

Great privacy, and nice location

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8
Very good
197 reviews
Price from
£29
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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6.4
Review score
1,307 reviews
Price from
£22
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.

it was a really clean hostel, with enough space for everybody! I loved the terrace, it was a nice spot to make new friends from all over the world!

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7.2
Good
1,068 reviews
Price from
£21
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.

The place made me review my concept of a hostel, it was clean, the room was nice, the sheets were not made of sand paper. Really impressed. the view was great!!! And staff super helpful.

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7.6
Good
3,715 reviews
Price from
£28
per night

Popular points of interest near the hostel include Roma Street Parklands, Queensland Performing Arts Complex (QPAC) and South Brisbane Station. The nearest airport is Brisbane Airport, 14 km from Banana Backpackers.

Great staff, if you need anything Ben’s got you. Saw a bunch of negative reviews but honestly no complaints at all

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6.9
Review score
114 reviews
Price from
£21
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.

Great environment. Everyone was well behaved and it was quiet by 9pm. Beautiful location and shared area. New and clean bathrooms as well

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7.8
Good
978 reviews
Price from
£21
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.

Cost of the place and its facilities.

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5.8
Review score
708 reviews
Price from
£15
per night

Bunk Brisbane

A comfortable, vibrant place to stay in Fortitude Valley. Bunk offers a mix of spacious dorm, double and twin private ensuite rooms in an old factory building on the edge of Brisbane’s CBD and Fortitude Valley. Spanning five levels, accommodation features high ceilings, large windows, natural finishes, original wooden floorboards and an industrial vibe throughout.

Bunk shared and private rooms

Really loved this place! Modern rooms with outlets and lights for every individual bed, lots of space to store all the luggage and even a balcony. Great kitchen amenities with lots of space for cooking and prepping. Super clean place all around.

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7.5
Good
879 reviews
Price from
£29
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is 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 bit more.
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  • City Backpackers HQ
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,068 reviews

    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.

    Close to the station, nice and clean, friendly staff

  • Banana Backpackers
    Budget options available
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 114 reviews

    Set in Brisbane, within 700 metres of Suncorp Stadium and 1.1 km of Roma Street Station, Banana Backpackers provides free WiFi.

    The owners and staff were excellent and facilities good

  • Somewhere To Stay Backpackers
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 978 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.

    It was quiet as our room was tucked away from everyone

  • Chill Backpackers
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 445 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...

    Friendly staff, spot super clean, aircon in the rooms

  • Minto Accommodation Brisbane
    Budget options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 13 reviews

    Set in Brisbane and with Streets Beach reachable within 1.2 km, Minto Accommodation Brisbane offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

    Habitaciones espaciosas, cocina comoda y el caretaker es el mejor!

Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in Brisbane

  • Brisbane Quarters
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,655 reviews

    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...

    Really friendly helpful staff. Well run and organised

  • YHA Brisbane City
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,714 reviews

    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.

    Very clean and lovely staff and room was comfortable

  • Bunk Brisbane
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 880 reviews

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

    Modern and comfy hostel equipped with new facilities

  • LyLo 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.

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Hostels that guests love in Brisbane

  • Avg. price/night: £103.34
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,411 reviews
    Great location, kids loved the bunk beds!
    Stacey
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £103.16
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,805 reviews
    Great location, felt like a safe neighbourhood, good coffee options over the road. Was glad to have a full kitchen.
    Samantha
    Family with young children
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 3 reviews
    I booked this room for my two daughters (18 and 15) who were attending a concert nearby. I was very happy for them to have a safe place to park and stay within walking distance of the venue. The host was very approachable and looked out for my girls whilst there. It was a great location and good value for money. Thank you.
    Liz
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £71.05
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,655 reviews
    private bunk beds, great location, clean pool
    Caroline
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £52.11
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 445 reviews
    The hostel is cheap, that's probably the only positive
    William
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £86.84
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,215 reviews
    Safe and great location nice and quiet.
    A
    Anonymous
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £62.53
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,068 reviews
    nice central location basic backpackers hostel
    Basha1
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £75.26
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,043 reviews
    Great location, safe , friendly staff and comfy rooms
    MAUREEN
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £53.16
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 114 reviews
    Super friendly staff and might be the most comfortable dorm bed I've stayed in, slept sooo well here! One of the cheapest hostels I've stayed in
    Caroline
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £103.34
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,411 reviews
    It was not apparent from Booking.com that this was a hostel! Had I known this, I would have stayed elsewhere. To add insult, the price was extraordinarily high at $230 for you very very basic facilities in a room as big as my bathroom. The shower rose didn’t work. I had to hold it up to shower. For $70 more I could have stayed at the Westin on Mary St. Very disappointed and couldn’t wait to get out of there. My backpacker days were 30 years ago! I have no desire to relive them. Very annoyed at the deception.
    Joanne
    Family with young children

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