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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
Superb
12 reviews
Price from
£40
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.

Great location, very nice space with good vibes and clean space. Got in at 8am the first day and had free breakfast although before check in. Loved it!!

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8.1
Very good
2,612 reviews
Price from
£39
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.

Love the place,it's quiet clean and friendly staff, inspired by how this place came about heard the story from the owner herself.Good job. Love the pop corn night it's was fun. A wonderful experience. Special mention to Robin such a sweet Lady God Bless her heart. I forgot the name of lady that did the pop (my apologies)she is also sweet, always greets me when I walked through the door. It's the small talk that makes the day appreciate her. NOT forgetting the other 2 ladies that work hard to keep the place clean thank you and off course the guy (apologies if I identify the person wrongly). Thank you all for making my stay safe,comfortable and peaceful

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8
Very good
181 reviews
Price from
£28
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
1,298 reviews
Price from
£24
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.

Awesome location, nice view, clean, not so expensive.

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7.3
Good
1,044 reviews
Price from
£22
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.

I stayed for 11 days and I loved the kitchen and pool area, the room was very good, the bed was excellent with always clean sheets and the air conditioning was perfect since at times it is very hot, the location seemed ideal and very close to the city

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7.6
Good
3,650 reviews
Price from
£23
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.

The owners and staff were excellent and facilities good

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6.9
Review score
107 reviews
Price from
£23
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
966 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.

Cute little hostel in the perfect location. The prices are fair and everything that you might need is provided. The staff was super friendly and helped me out a lot. Would come back here any time!

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5.8
Review score
694 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
861 reviews
Price from
£28
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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  • Minto Accommodation Brisbane
    Budget options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 12 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!

  • Brisbane Quarters
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,612 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

  • Breeze Lodge
    Budget options available
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 181 reviews

    Conveniently located in the heart of Kangaroo Point and 2 km from Brisbane CBD (Central Business District), Breeze Lodge is within a 10-minute walk from The Gabba Stadium, a free CityHopper ferry,...

    It was clean, cozy and the staff was very friendly.

  • Banana Backpackers
    Budget options available
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 107 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
     · 966 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.

    Daily housekeeping, big kitchen, good common areas

  • Habitat Backpackers
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 26 reviews

    Attractively situated in the centre of Brisbane, Habitat Backpackers is within 1.6 km of Streets Beach and less than 1 km of Suncorp Stadium.

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

  • YHA Brisbane City
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,650 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.

    Rooms very nice and quiet enough. Everything seemed clean.

  • City Backpackers HQ
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,044 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

  • Chill Backpackers
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 416 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

  • 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

  • 6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 33 reviews
    Well it was cheap but you get what you paid for. So for this price do not expect too much. Wifi was ok, aircon was not remote for it so it did not work. small room, no wardrobe, noisy bed but it was cheap. shared bathroom. If you are on a budget it might be ok for you.
    Manfred
    Solo traveller
  • 7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 13 reviews
    Great Location for where I needed to be. Safe Environment
    Megan
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £74.59
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,612 reviews
    Nice hostel, better than average compared to a few I gave stayed elsewhere. Definitely one I would stay again if I'm on a budget. Great helpful staff.
    CBOY24
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £74.59
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,612 reviews
    Best hostel I’ve been to, very modern, clean, good breakfast, kitchen, great clean showers, pool is small but the outdoor area is nice, with a gym, ps4 games, and chill zone. Hostel feels like a hotel, great vibes people seem happy here. Staff are lovely, competent & helpful. Great area next to shops and short walk to the centre.
    Hannah
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £63.28
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,023 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 traveller
  • 6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,298 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: £112.90
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,348 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 traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £68.04
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 966 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 traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £84.88
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 861 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
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £74.59
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,612 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 traveller

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