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Brisbane Quarters

Spring Hill, Brisbane

Situated in Brisbane and with Streets Beach reachable within 2 km, Brisbane Quarters features an outdoor swimming pool, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

T
Tova
From
Sweden
Friendly hostel, great breakfast, super close to the main street! Best hostel I have stayed in in Australia so far! I also really liked the layout of the room, shared room but with privacy.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,044 reviews
Price from
US$90.31
1 night, 2 adults

YHA Brisbane City

Brisbane CBD, Brisbane

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.

A
Andreea Madar
From
Belgium
The room and bathroom were really clean, there were proper curtains to each bed, places to charge your devices, awesome rooftop<3 One of the best hostels!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,456 reviews
Price from
US$110.75
1 night, 2 adults

Tequila Sunrise Podstel Brisbane

Brisbane CBD, Brisbane

Attractively located in Brisbane, Tequila Sunrise Podstel Brisbane features a continental breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property.

v
virginia
From
Spain
Nice, really new and clean place. Breakfast and dinner included 🤩 every night different plates! Friendly staff and good environment to know new friends! I really recommend :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 511 reviews
Price from
US$72.92
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.

M
Mallaurie
From
France
Good location near Fortitude Valley station. Self check-in and check-out. Private pod with all you need : light, socket, mirror, comfy bed and total privacy. There was a big locker for each bed. The facilities were clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 866 reviews
Price from
US$111.20
1 night, 2 adults

Summer House Brisbane

Brisbane CBD, 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.

J
John
From
United Kingdom
Excellent facilities and a fabulous view from the rooftop both day and night. Staff were friendly and cheerful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,066 reviews
Price from
US$47.84
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. This 3-star hostel offers a shared kitchen, luggage storage space and free WiFi.

M
Madeleine
From
United Kingdom
Great location, nice vibes on site, my private room was relatively quiet given it’s a hostel and easy check in/ check out. I didn’t really use any of the facilities - I kept myself to myself for the night and I had a private bathroom so can’t overly comment. I only used the filtered water tap and the hot water tap!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,173 reviews
Price from
US$92.63
1 night, 2 adults

Bunk Brisbane

Fortitude Valley, Brisbane

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

C
Chiara
From
Italy
the room, the comfortable bed, the big kitchen and the relaxing living room, the kindness and availability of the staff and the cleaning of everything was amazing. The location too, near the grocery, the train and the centre.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,103 reviews
Price from
US$146.93
1 night, 2 adults

City Backpackers HQ

Brisbane CBD, Brisbane

Located in the centre 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.

J
John
From
United Kingdom
Staff were very nice on check-in and informative, great location close to CBD, very clean bathrooms and kitchen considering it is a busy hostel, price was good value. Would recommend to people backpacking the area.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,423 reviews
Price from
US$99.01
1 night, 2 adults

Chill Backpackers

Brisbane CBD, 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...

D
Do You Eat
From
Indonesia
Location and access to public transport as well as food and services
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,163 reviews
Price from
US$81.97
1 night, 2 adults

Palm Hamilton Backpacker

Hamilton, Brisbane

4.7 km from Brisbane Showgrounds, Palm Hamilton Backpacker is situated in Brisbane and features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

C
Caitlyn
From
Australia
I like that the other stayers were respectable and kind. the office workers/owner was very kind and very helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.0
Passable - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews
Price from
US$30.59
1 night, 2 adults
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Brisbane Quarters

Spring Hill, Brisbane

Situated in Brisbane and with Streets Beach reachable within 2 km, Brisbane Quarters features an outdoor swimming pool, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

T
Tova
From
Sweden
Friendly hostel, great breakfast, super close to the main street! Best hostel I have stayed in in Australia so far! I also really liked the layout of the room, shared room but with privacy.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,044 reviews
Price from
US$90.31
1 night, 2 adults

YHA Brisbane City

Brisbane CBD, Brisbane

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.

A
Andreea Madar
From
Belgium
The room and bathroom were really clean, there were proper curtains to each bed, places to charge your devices, awesome rooftop<3 One of the best hostels!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,456 reviews
Price from
US$110.75
1 night, 2 adults

Tequila Sunrise Podstel Brisbane

Brisbane CBD, Brisbane

Attractively located in Brisbane, Tequila Sunrise Podstel Brisbane features a continental breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property.

v
virginia
From
Spain
Nice, really new and clean place. Breakfast and dinner included 🤩 every night different plates! Friendly staff and good environment to know new friends! I really recommend :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 511 reviews
Price from
US$72.92
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.

M
Mallaurie
From
France
Good location near Fortitude Valley station. Self check-in and check-out. Private pod with all you need : light, socket, mirror, comfy bed and total privacy. There was a big locker for each bed. The facilities were clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 866 reviews
Price from
US$111.20
1 night, 2 adults

Summer House Brisbane

Brisbane CBD, 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.

J
John
From
United Kingdom
Excellent facilities and a fabulous view from the rooftop both day and night. Staff were friendly and cheerful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,066 reviews
Price from
US$47.84
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. This 3-star hostel offers a shared kitchen, luggage storage space and free WiFi.

M
Madeleine
From
United Kingdom
Great location, nice vibes on site, my private room was relatively quiet given it’s a hostel and easy check in/ check out. I didn’t really use any of the facilities - I kept myself to myself for the night and I had a private bathroom so can’t overly comment. I only used the filtered water tap and the hot water tap!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,173 reviews
Price from
US$92.63
1 night, 2 adults

Bunk Brisbane

Fortitude Valley, Brisbane

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

C
Chiara
From
Italy
the room, the comfortable bed, the big kitchen and the relaxing living room, the kindness and availability of the staff and the cleaning of everything was amazing. The location too, near the grocery, the train and the centre.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,103 reviews
Price from
US$146.93
1 night, 2 adults

City Backpackers HQ

Brisbane CBD, Brisbane

Located in the centre 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.

J
John
From
United Kingdom
Staff were very nice on check-in and informative, great location close to CBD, very clean bathrooms and kitchen considering it is a busy hostel, price was good value. Would recommend to people backpacking the area.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,423 reviews
Price from
US$99.01
1 night, 2 adults

Chill Backpackers

Brisbane CBD, 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...

D
Do You Eat
From
Indonesia
Location and access to public transport as well as food and services
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,163 reviews
Price from
US$81.97
1 night, 2 adults

Palm Hamilton Backpacker

Hamilton, Brisbane

4.7 km from Brisbane Showgrounds, Palm Hamilton Backpacker is situated in Brisbane and features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

C
Caitlyn
From
Australia
I like that the other stayers were respectable and kind. the office workers/owner was very kind and very helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.0
Passable - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews
Price from
US$30.59
1 night, 2 adults
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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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,456 reviews

Save money on hostels in Brisbane and nearby – budget options available

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

Attractively located in the Spring Hill district of Brisbane, Five 2 Home Backpacker is set 1.9 km from Queen Street Mall, 1.9 km from Roma Street Station and 3.3 km from Suncorp Stadium.

From US$80.54 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$108.73
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,456 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 traveller
Avg. price/night: US$130.45
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,044 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 traveller
Avg. price/night: US$66
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,163 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 traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,066 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, 1,066 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: US$92.63
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,173 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 traveller
Avg. price/night: US$146.93
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,103 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
People with friends
Avg. price/night: US$130.45
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,044 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 traveller