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Reviews of Somewhere To Stay Backpackers 3 stars

47 Brighton Road, 4101 Brisbane, Australia

#87 of 141 hotels in Brisbane

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Review score

Based on 608 hostel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.8

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Location

    8.2

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    7.0
    Nicely set up hostel in a great location in West End
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Too few bathrooms for the dorms.

    Great location in West End, Brisbane. Setting of the hostel is nicely done, and all common areas are quite nice: spacious kitchen with lots of outside seating, a pool and even a small workout station. Price cannot be beaten in the area.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    7.0
    Nice Hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was always a strong smell of cannabis at night especially around our bedroom area.

    This was our first hostel stay due to an Air B&B scam and overall it was a nice experience. We had our private double bedroom which was small but had all we needed for 3 nights. The shared toilets overall were okay, and the female toilets were really lovely for a hostel. Overall very clean. The staff were very nice and welcoming. Kitchen area was very spacious and there was always something going on. I’d recommend to book.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    So bad stuff from kitchen

    nice view

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    8.0
    Bang for your Buck
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fact that I had to leave😂

    Like the friendly staff they were so helpful and attentive the whole environment was great and the amenities made it more accommodating and easy going.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didnt like that the shuttle service from the station was not running due to the holiday. Guidance for the public bus as an alternative would have been helpful for arrival.

    The room was very nice with plenty of storage areas, privacy and a mini fridge. It was nice having the free crepes on Easter Sunday. The neighborhood & city views were also good.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    8.0
    Very nice place. Maybe a tiny lack of equipments in the rooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I know it is the concept of backpackers shared facilities but we were lacking some basic equipments such as a small fridge maybe and shelves. The rooms were just beds and a fan.

    Great location, super chill and beautiful environment, very comfy. Great staff and great concept for backpackers.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    8.0
    Great time
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not the closest to the city but everything can be done easily by walk

    It was very clean and the staff is lovely

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    7.0
    Nice for a few nights to visit Brisbane
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One guy hispanic speaker in the night shift, he was making fun at our accents and our necessities. Mattress was really hard.

    The pool, ping pong table, the guitar and ukelele to borrow.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    8.0
    Great value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No aircon in the room

    Very friendly staff, comfortable, Clean, good atmosphere

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    8.0
    Would stay here in winter again, not summer.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen didn’t provide basics like salt or oil. Hot AF in the summer with no AC.

    Good location for the west end, decent kitchen.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    7.0
    Ok for 1 or 2 nights
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattress was very thin, no air on (fan was provided). Also it was quite noisy, also during the night.

    Small double rooms but big enough for 2 people and luggage. Large kitchen. Very clean showers and always hot water.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite far from city, was very loud at night. A lot of people were staying there long term and it was difficult to stay as everyone already had friends

    Got upgraded, had a fridge, balcony and en-suite in our room

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    7.0
    Cheap cheerful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The drains stunk, eggy smell in the shower. There was a very strong clique when we stayed that played really awful music inconsiderately to others staying. Reggaeton can be fun but having the same songs blasting while people are having a chilled afternoon isn’t the one.

    The overall vibe was really pretty and fun. It can be abit confusing where everything is and the best route to it but having it as an outdoor stay, even in the rain, was lovely.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    8.0
    It was wasn’t anything flash but was accomodating & comfortable considering it was a Backpackers
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No UHT milk provided with the Yea & Coffee

    It was quiet as our room was tucked away from everyone

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not enough onsite parking, no fly screen on windows

    Very convenient location, value for money, staff helpful and friendly, very well equipped, impressed by the frequency of cleaning of the shared amenities.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No hot water at night or in the morning, reported to reception and she discounted the room rate. Was very unexpected but extremely appreciated

    Room was very clean and Air con was excellent. Staff were very happy and helpful. Convenient location for Suncorp stadium.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    9.0
    Very good :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I really liked the fact the toilets and showers were single cubicles and the room was fairly big

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Privateroom was tiny, hot and smelled bad, like dirt (even tho it appeared clean. No mosquitonet in the window so at night fellt like oxygen was running out

    Huge kitchen to cook food, nice hang out areas, all tho didn't spend time in there since we were only 1 night. Location was nice close to Westends mainstreet, but quiet. Staff was nice :)

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The convenience of location aswell as the view of the city and the price was great, also the staff was friendly and welcoming.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location and quirky

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2024

    9.0
    Great friendly spot in the city
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No aircon but fans helped

    Very homely spot, felt like a big share house, great spaces to chill and a friendly energy. Everything was clean, laundry was a big plus. Easy walk to Southbank.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room got so hot. They had fans but did not reach up to the top beds.

    The kitchen was a good size, had a good common area and a pool.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2024

    9.0
    Surprisingly good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattresses were not comfortable, no aircon just fans. Also you can‘t open the window.

    The private bathrooms and kitchen were amazing and clean, free shuttle service to the Trainstation

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No air conditioning, and no so much activity

    Good location, good pool

    Stayed in January 2024

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