There are many hostels in Brisbane, and when you don’t know the city well it can be hard to choose. Here is our list of ten good hostels in Brisbane. Each one has its little advantage, for example the location, the extra services or the atmosphere… Lets find your ideal hostel!
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Nomads Brisbane Hostel (CBD)
Rates
Price per night per person: from 18 AUD
You can pay by credit card. 4-10 bed dorms (private rooms available at a higher rate)
Services
Included: Wifi, cleaning, linen, luggage storage, job board, lockers, bike parking
Entertainment : Television, DVD’s, games, guided tours/tourist information, common room, equipped common kitchen, restaurant, bar, coffee shop, terrace with barbecues
Benefits: The roof terrace is really perfect for relaxing or barbecuing. With no curfew unlike other hostels, this hostel is also known for its good party atmosphere. It is only 400 metres from the city centre!
Extras: Breakfast, meals, laundry facilities, towels for hire, phone cards
Guest reviews
Tripadvisor rating: 3/5
Booking.com rating: 5,9/10
HostelWorld rating: 6,7/10
Somewhere to stay – Southbank
Rates
Price per night per person: from 20 AUD
You can pay by credit card. Rooms in 4-6-8 bed dormitories (private rooms available at a higher rate)
Services
Included: Housekeeping, linen, luggage storage, job board, lockers, safe, free parking, bicycle parking, postal service (note that kitchen works between Feb and Mar 2023 will limit these facilities)
Entertainment: Guided tours/tourist information, terrace with barbecues, outdoor swimming pool, common room, games, TV, DVD’s, PlayStation, Wii, table football, veranda…
Benefits: A very affordable price for the dormitories which makes this hostel very attractive. It is also only a 15 minute walk to the popular lagoon in SouthBank.
Extras: Airport transfers, adaptors, laundry facilities, food and drink vending machines, Wifi
Guest reviews
Tripadvisor rating: 3/5
Booking.com rating: 7,8/10
HostelWorld rating: 7,8/10
Brisbane City YHA – CBD
Rates
Price per night per person: from 24 AUD
You can pay by credit card. Rooms in 4-6 bed dorms (private rooms available at a higher rate)
Services
Included: Bed linen, housekeeping, city maps, city tours, Wi-Fi, lockers, bike parking, BBQs, terrace, job boards, safe
Entertainment: Book exchange, shared kitchen, common room, TV, DVD’s, swimming pool on terrace, bike rental
Benefits: This Australia-wide hostel chain offers a great atmosphere and value for money. The rooftop is a must see too, adding both value and atmosphere.
Extras: Towels and hairdryers for hire, secure parking, laundry facilities, payphones
Guest reviews
Tripadvisor rating: 4/5
Booking.com rating: 7,6/10
HostelWorld rating: 7,6/10
Breeze Lodge – Kangaroo Point
Rates
Price per night per person: from 19 AUD
You can pay by credit card. Rooms in 4-10 bed dorms (private rooms available, more expensive)
No party policy.
Services
Included: Breakfast, bed linen, housekeeping, city maps, Wi-Fi, lockers, parking, luggage storage, postal service, ATM
Entertainment : Shared kitchen, common room, TV with Netflix, Wii, games
Benefits: A highly rated hostel that offers breakfast every morning. It is also well located, you can meet a lot of people and enjoy a great atmosphere! The rooftop is very nice with plenty of chairs to sit and enjoy the view.
Extras: Hair dryers for hire, towels for hire, card phones, laundry facilities, food and drink machines
Guest reviews
Tripadvisor rating: 4.5/5
Booking.com rating: 8,7/10
HostelWorld rating: 10/10
Summer House Backpackers – Paddington
Rates
Price per night per person: from 17 AUD
Credit card payment available – 4-20 bed dorms (private rooms available at a higher rate)
Services
Included: Wifi, city maps, city tours, bed linen, breakfast included, lockers in room, job boards
Entertainment: Common room, shared kitchen, book exchange, guided tours/tourist information, terrace, barbecues, DVD’s
Benefits: Good atmosphere and socialising guaranteed thanks to the many theme nights organised by the team! This hostel only welcomes travellers between 18 and 35 years old to ensure a young and international environment.
Extras: Coffee/bar, adapters, towels for hire, laundry facilities, airport transfer
Guest reviews
Tripadvisor rating: 3,5/5
Booking.com rating: 7,2/10
HostelWorld rating: 6,8/10
BUNK Brisbane – Fortitude Valley
Rates
Price per night per person: from 20 AUD
You can pay by credit card. Rooms in dormitories 4-12 beds (mixed or not depending on your preference). (possibility of private rooms, at a higher rate)
Services
Included: City maps, bed linen, breakfasts, bike parking, job boards, lockers, luggage storage, ATM
Entertainment: Common room, shared kitchen, book exchange, guided tours/tourist information, terrace, barbecue facilities, DVD’s, pool, table football, DJ and club
Benefits: A place with an upbeat atmosphere and ideal for meeting other people. Its location is a bit out of the city centre, but in a very lively area with great nightlife.
Extras: Wifi, bar, adapters, towels for hire, laundry facilities, hairdryer for hire, airport transfer, food and drink vending machines, disco
Guest reviews
Tripadvisor rating: 3.5/5
Booking.com rating: 7.3/10
HostelWorld rating: 7,6/10
Brisbane Quarters – CBD
Rates
Price per night per person: from 30 AUD
You can pay by cedit card. 4-6-10-12 bed dormitories (private rooms available at extra cost)
Services
Included: Bed linen, Wifi, lockers, breakfast, parking (day charge)
Entertainment : Gym, book exchange, guided tours/tourist information, terrace, barbecue, TV, bar, common room
Benefits: Very good location, next to the centre, modern and chic atmosphere
Extras: laundry facilities
Guest reviews
Tripadvisor rating: 3/5
Booking.com rating: 8,3/10
HostelWorld rating: 8,3/10
Chill Backpackers – CBD
Rates
Price per night per person: from 20 AUD
You can pay by credit card. Rooms in 4-10 bed dorms.
Services
Includes: Bed linen, cleaning, wifi, city maps, lockers/safe, free parking, job board, luggage storage
Entertainment: Shared kitchen, common room, terrace, guided tours/tourist information, TV, DVD’s, games, pool table
Good location in Brisbane (250m from Roma St), city and river views from the terrace.
Extras: Washing machine, airport transfer, towels for hire, food and drink vending machines, bar
Guest reviews
Tripadvisor rating: 4/5
Booking.com rating: 6,5/10
HostelWorld rating: 5,9 /10
Brisbane Backpackers Resort – West end
Rates
Price per night per person: from 19 AUD
Credit card payment available – rooms in 4-10 bed dorms (private rooms are available at a higher rate)
Services
Included: City maps, Wi-Fi, lockers, job board, bike parking, free parking, luggage storage, postal service
Entertainment: Book exchange, Jacuzzi, swimming pool, terrace, shared kitchen, common room, guided tours/tourist information, games, TV, DVD’s, pool table, table football, tennis courts
Benefits: A good atmosphere is guaranteed and there are organised games every evening. This hostel is well located, close to the most important places in the city.
Extras: Bike rental, laundry facilities, towels for hire, hairdryer for hire, café/bar, restaurant, meals
Guest reviews
Tripadvisor rating: 3,5/5
Booking.com rating: 7,3/10
HostelWorld rating: 6,8/10
City Backpackers HQ – Central/Southbank
Rates
Price per night per person: from 20 AUD
You can pay by credit card. Rooms in 4-16 bed dorms (private rooms available at a higher rate)
Services
Included: Bed linen, housekeeping, free parking, bicycle parking, city maps, Wi-Fi, lockers, luggage storage, job board
Entertainment: Common room, book exchange, shared kitchen, terrace, swimming pool, guided tours/tourist information, games, pool table, TV, Wii, DVD’s
Benefits: A great hostel conveniently located near the city centre, with a bar that has a different theme every night! The view of the river and the city is definitely a plus.
Extras: Breakfast, laundry facilities, airport transfer, currency exchange, food and beverage vending machines, bar/cafe, restaurant
Guest reviews
Tripadvisor rating: 3/5
Booking.com rating: 7,7/10
HostelWorld rating: 8,6/10
