Top Hostels in Brisbane
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Top location
Brisbane Quarters
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
Offerring a location in the vicinity of the heritage-listed steel cantilever Story Bridge, this hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including Brisbane Arts Theatre, which is 850 metres away. The Brisbane City Botanic Gardens is also situated 25 minutes' walk away.
Guests can visit the ferris Wheel of Brisbane, an ideal spot for family time 2.4 km away.
Brisbane Quarters
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
Brisbane Quarters
Offerring a location in the vicinity of the heritage-listed steel cantilever Story Bridge, this hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including Brisbane Arts Theatre, which is 850 metres away. The Brisbane City Botanic Gardens is also situated 25 minutes' walk away.
Guests can visit the ferris Wheel of Brisbane, an ideal spot for family time 2.4 km away.
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Popular choice
Yha Brisbane City
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 14.54 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Rooftop pool
This Brisbane hostel boasts a central location merely 1.7 km from the South Bank Parklands, not far from shopping opportunities such as the pedestrian Queen Street Mall. In addition, the Victoria Barracks Museum is located only 5 minutes' walk away.
The 52500 seat state-of-the art world-class Suncorp Stadium is a mere 600 metres away, and the La Boite Theatre, available to diversify your stay, is a mere 1.5 km away.
Yha Brisbane City
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 14.54 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Rooftop pool
Yha Brisbane City
This Brisbane hostel boasts a central location merely 1.7 km from the South Bank Parklands, not far from shopping opportunities such as the pedestrian Queen Street Mall. In addition, the Victoria Barracks Museum is located only 5 minutes' walk away.
The 52500 seat state-of-the art world-class Suncorp Stadium is a mere 600 metres away, and the La Boite Theatre, available to diversify your stay, is a mere 1.5 km away.
Bunk Brisbane
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Situated only 100 metres from Chinatown, the hostel is within a 3-km distance of such sports venues as the nickname Gabba. In addition, the pedestrian Queen Street Mall can be found nearly 20 minutes on foot from the accommodation.
The Gothic revival-style catholic Cathedral of St Stephen, a prominent religious site, is in proximity to the Brisbane hostel.
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Situated only 100 metres from Chinatown, the hostel is within a 3-km distance of such sports venues as the nickname Gabba. In addition, the pedestrian Queen Street Mall can be found nearly 20 minutes on foot from the accommodation.
The Gothic revival-style catholic Cathedral of St Stephen, a prominent religious site, is in proximity to the Brisbane hostel.
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Best-rated
Tequila Sunrise Podstel Brisbane
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Entertainment
Located 1.6 km from Suncorp Multi-Purpose Stadium, this Brisbane hostel is in the vicinity of the toll Go Between Bridge. The hostel is 800 m from the Myer Centre and nearly a 5-minute ride from Davies Park Saturday Market.
Travellers with children will enjoy proximity to the ferris Wheel of Brisbane, which is a mere 1.3 km away.
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Entertainment
Located 1.6 km from Suncorp Multi-Purpose Stadium, this Brisbane hostel is in the vicinity of the toll Go Between Bridge. The hostel is 800 m from the Myer Centre and nearly a 5-minute ride from Davies Park Saturday Market.
Travellers with children will enjoy proximity to the ferris Wheel of Brisbane, which is a mere 1.3 km away.
Lylo Brisbane
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Terrace
Situated 2.6 km from SparkLab Sciencentre, the Brisbane hotel is 2.7 km from such sports venues as Suncorp Multi-Purpose Stadium. The City Tabernacle Baptist Church, a nearby place of worship, is nearly 20 minutes on foot from this boutique hostel.
The nearby cultural landmarks include the MacArthur Museum Brisbane, which is approximately 2 km away.
The accommodation has 102 rooms that come with an air conditioner, along with free Wi-Fi.
Lylo Brisbane
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Terrace
Lylo Brisbane
Situated 2.6 km from SparkLab Sciencentre, the Brisbane hotel is 2.7 km from such sports venues as Suncorp Multi-Purpose Stadium. The City Tabernacle Baptist Church, a nearby place of worship, is nearly 20 minutes on foot from this boutique hostel.
The nearby cultural landmarks include the MacArthur Museum Brisbane, which is approximately 2 km away.
The accommodation has 102 rooms that come with an air conditioner, along with free Wi-Fi.
Summer House Brisbane
- BBQ facilities
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Sun terrace
Brisbane Arts Theatre is located in the vicinity of this hostel and Red Sands Art Gallery is approximately 600 metres away. The Brisbane hostel also boasts a central location, within 5 minutes' walk of the Victoria Barracks Museum.
In proximity to Summer House Brisbane hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as the South Bank Parklands, which is 1.9 km away.
- BBQ facilities
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Sun terrace
Brisbane Arts Theatre is located in the vicinity of this hostel and Red Sands Art Gallery is approximately 600 metres away. The Brisbane hostel also boasts a central location, within 5 minutes' walk of the Victoria Barracks Museum.
In proximity to Summer House Brisbane hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as the South Bank Parklands, which is 1.9 km away.
Somewhere To Stay Backpackers
- BBQ facilities
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
Offerring a location around 25 minutes' walk from the 52500 seat state-of-the art world-class Suncorp Stadium, this Brisbane hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including Brisbane Arts Theatre, which is nearly 30 minutes' walk away. The hostel is within reach of SparkLab Sciencentre.
Greek Orthodox Church of St George, a prominent religious site, is 800 m from the property.
- BBQ facilities
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
Offerring a location around 25 minutes' walk from the 52500 seat state-of-the art world-class Suncorp Stadium, this Brisbane hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including Brisbane Arts Theatre, which is nearly 30 minutes' walk away. The hostel is within reach of SparkLab Sciencentre.
Greek Orthodox Church of St George, a prominent religious site, is 800 m from the property.
Breeze Lodge
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Sun terrace
Located 2.7 km from such significant cultural landmarks as the acclaimed museum "Queensland Art Gallery", this hostel is also approximately a 25-minute walk from The Brisbane River. In addition, the Myer Centre can be found 2.8 km from the Brisbane hostel.
Breeze hostel is 750 metres from Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park and just around the corner from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The hostel offers rooms with a kitchen and provides guests with complimentary Wi-Fi for a more enjoyable stay.
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Sun terrace
Located 2.7 km from such significant cultural landmarks as the acclaimed museum "Queensland Art Gallery", this hostel is also approximately a 25-minute walk from The Brisbane River. In addition, the Myer Centre can be found 2.8 km from the Brisbane hostel.
Breeze hostel is 750 metres from Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park and just around the corner from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The hostel offers rooms with a kitchen and provides guests with complimentary Wi-Fi for a more enjoyable stay.
City Backpackers Hq
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Rooftop pool
This hostel is nestled right in the centre of Brisbane, not far from the three-tiered rectangular sporting Suncorp Stadium. The Brisbane hostel is located 3.3 km from the nickname Gabba.
For guests who enjoy visiting historical places, City Backpackers Hq hostel offers proximity to the graceful monument "Shrine of Remembrance", which is 19 minutes' walk away.
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Rooftop pool
This hostel is nestled right in the centre of Brisbane, not far from the three-tiered rectangular sporting Suncorp Stadium. The Brisbane hostel is located 3.3 km from the nickname Gabba.
For guests who enjoy visiting historical places, City Backpackers Hq hostel offers proximity to the graceful monument "Shrine of Remembrance", which is 19 minutes' walk away.
Chill Backpackers
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 36.34 per day
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
Situated merely a 14-minute walk from the listed Old Windmill, this Brisbane hostel is not far from such sports venues as the three-tiered rectangular sporting Suncorp Stadium. In addition, the Wintergarden shopping centre can be found merely 1.5 km from the hostel.
Chill Backpackers hostel is just a 9-minute stroll from the toll Go Between Bridge and fairly close to the heritage-listed road William Jolly Bridge.
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 36.34 per day
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
Situated merely a 14-minute walk from the listed Old Windmill, this Brisbane hostel is not far from such sports venues as the three-tiered rectangular sporting Suncorp Stadium. In addition, the Wintergarden shopping centre can be found merely 1.5 km from the hostel.
Chill Backpackers hostel is just a 9-minute stroll from the toll Go Between Bridge and fairly close to the heritage-listed road William Jolly Bridge.
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Great deal
Aztec Adress 133 Beckett Road, Mixed Shared Accommodation
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
The Brisbane hostel is located just 1.3 km from the Chermside Hills Reserve and around a 10-minute ride from the Chermside Aquatic Centre & Water Park. Also, the hostel is within 25 minutes' walk of such natural sights as the Raven Street Reserve.
The nearby cultural landmarks include the Australian transport Brisbane Tramway Museum, which is approximately 6 km away.
Aztec Adress 133 Beckett Road, Mixed Shared Accommodation
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
Aztec Adress 133 Beckett Road, Mixed Shared Accommodation
The Brisbane hostel is located just 1.3 km from the Chermside Hills Reserve and around a 10-minute ride from the Chermside Aquatic Centre & Water Park. Also, the hostel is within 25 minutes' walk of such natural sights as the Raven Street Reserve.
The nearby cultural landmarks include the Australian transport Brisbane Tramway Museum, which is approximately 6 km away.
Minto Accommodation Brisbane
- Shared kitchen
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Garden area
St Andrew's Anglican Church is fairly close to this hotel, while Brisbane airport is 20 km away. There is the Eagle Street Pier 2.2 km from the Brisbane hostel.
Also, the property is 10 minutes by car from the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens.
- Shared kitchen
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Garden area
St Andrew's Anglican Church is fairly close to this hotel, while Brisbane airport is 20 km away. There is the Eagle Street Pier 2.2 km from the Brisbane hostel.
Also, the property is 10 minutes by car from the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens.
Habitat Backpackers
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Fitness centre
Found just 1.9 km from the South Bank Parklands, the hostel is 2.1 km from worship locations like the City Tabernacle Baptist Church. In addition, the Old Government House can be found nearly 25 minutes on foot from the accommodation.
Habitat Backpackers hostel is also in proximity to sports attractions, such as the three-tiered rectangular sporting Suncorp Stadium.
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Fitness centre
Found just 1.9 km from the South Bank Parklands, the hostel is 2.1 km from worship locations like the City Tabernacle Baptist Church. In addition, the Old Government House can be found nearly 25 minutes on foot from the accommodation.
Habitat Backpackers hostel is also in proximity to sports attractions, such as the three-tiered rectangular sporting Suncorp Stadium.
Gonow Family Backpackers Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Terrace
Located 1.3 km from such significant cultural landmarks as SparkLab Sciencentre, the Brisbane hostel is also 2.3 km from The Gabba Stadium. Gonow Family Backpackers hostel is steps away from Greek Orthodox Church of St George.
Families can have quality time by visiting the Channel Seven Wheel of Brisbane, which is about a 15-minute walk away.
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Terrace
Located 1.3 km from such significant cultural landmarks as SparkLab Sciencentre, the Brisbane hostel is also 2.3 km from The Gabba Stadium. Gonow Family Backpackers hostel is steps away from Greek Orthodox Church of St George.
Families can have quality time by visiting the Channel Seven Wheel of Brisbane, which is about a 15-minute walk away.
Palm Backpackers
- Shared kitchen
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Entertainment
- Garden area
Located around 25 minutes on foot from such significant cultural landmarks as Newstead House, the Brisbane hostel is also 3.1 km from the New Farm Riverwalk. Positioned 2.1 km from the hostel, the Colmslie Recreation Reserve provides the finest rejuvenation options.
RNA Showgrounds Event Venue is nearly a 10-minute drive from the accommodation.
Equipped with coffee/tea making machines, some rooms also feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
Palm Backpackers
- Shared kitchen
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Entertainment
- Garden area
Palm Backpackers
Located around 25 minutes on foot from such significant cultural landmarks as Newstead House, the Brisbane hostel is also 3.1 km from the New Farm Riverwalk. Positioned 2.1 km from the hostel, the Colmslie Recreation Reserve provides the finest rejuvenation options.
RNA Showgrounds Event Venue is nearly a 10-minute drive from the accommodation.
Equipped with coffee/tea making machines, some rooms also feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
Five 2 Home Backpacker
- Security
- Garden area
Located just 1.3 km from RNA Showgrounds Event Venue, this hostel is also in the vicinity of St John's Anglican Cathedral. The South Bank Parklands is 25 minutes on foot from the Brisbane hostel.
For guests who enjoy visiting historical places, Five 2 Home Backpacker hostel offers proximity to the war memorial "Shrine of Remembrance", which is 950 metres away.
Five 2 Home Backpacker
- Security
- Garden area
Five 2 Home Backpacker
Located just 1.3 km from RNA Showgrounds Event Venue, this hostel is also in the vicinity of St John's Anglican Cathedral. The South Bank Parklands is 25 minutes on foot from the Brisbane hostel.
For guests who enjoy visiting historical places, Five 2 Home Backpacker hostel offers proximity to the war memorial "Shrine of Remembrance", which is 950 metres away.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Hostels in Brisbane, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Brisbane Quarters |
8.2 / 10 (4210 Reviews) |
From 15$ | |
| Yha Brisbane City |
8.2 / 10 (4233 Reviews) |
From 27$ | |
| Bunk Brisbane |
7.8 / 10 (1149 Reviews) |
From 14$ | |
| Tequila Sunrise Podstel Brisbane |
8.8 / 10 (1001 Reviews) |
From 36$ | |
| Lylo Brisbane |
8.6 / 10 (998 Reviews) |
From 46$ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which hostels in Brisbane city center are ideal for exploring?
City Backpackers HQ and YHA Brisbane City are excellent options in the city center. They are steps away from Queen Street Mall and the Brisbane River, making it easy to see the sights.
Walk to South Bank Parklands from these hostels for free events and activities throughout the year.
What budget hostels are near Brisbane's landmarks?
Gonow Family Backpackers Hostel and Chill Backpackers are affordable choices close to popular landmarks. They are near the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens and the Queensland Art Gallery.
Visit the Queensland Art Gallery on Sundays for free entry and special family activities.
Which Brisbane hostels are the best for families?
Breeze Lodge and Five 2 Home Backpacker are family-friendly options. They offer family rooms and are close to parks where kids can play.
Head to Roma Street Parkland early in the day for quieter playtime and picnic spots.
Where can I find hostels with a pool in Brisbane?
Bunk Brisbane and Summer House Brisbane both feature outdoor pools. These pools are great for cooling off after a day of sightseeing.
Visit the pool during the late afternoon for the best sunlight and fewer crowds.
Which Brisbane hostels are good for night activities?
Habitat Backpackers and Chill Backpackers are close to nightlife spots like Fortitude Valley. You can easily walk to bars and live music venues.
Check out gigs at The Valley before 10pm for entry discounts at many venues.
What are the best hostels near Brisbane's train stations?
Breeze Lodge and City Backpackers HQ are just minutes from Central Station. This makes it easy to get around the city and beyond.
Purchase a go card at the station for easy travel on all public transport, including trains and buses.
Which hostels near universities are ideal for students?
Bunk Brisbane and YHA Brisbane City are both near Queensland University of Technology and The University of Queensland. They cater to students with budget-friendly pricing.
Visit campus libraries for quiet study spaces and free Wi-Fi access.
What unique events should I look out for in Brisbane?
Brisbane hosts the Riverfire festival each September with fireworks along the river. It's a great time for visitors to experience local culture.
Arrive early to find the best viewing spots near South Bank and enjoy local food stalls.
How can I navigate Brisbane efficiently?
The Brisbane City Council offers an easy public transport system with ferries, trains, and buses. You can use a go card for seamless transfers across all modes.
Travel off-peak hours (after 9am and before 4pm) for cheaper fares on public transport.
What are the best local foods to try in Brisbane?
Try the Moreton Bay bugs and Australian barramundi while in Brisbane. These dishes are popular at local markets and seaside restaurants.
Visit Eat Street Northshore on Fridays and Saturdays for a wide variety of food vendors at affordable prices.
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