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Hostels in Brisbane

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The best hostels in Brisbane

Some of the best backpacker spots in Brisbane

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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.

Most booked hostels in Brisbane and surroundings in the past month

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Popular with guests booking hostels in Brisbane

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,425 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Brisbane

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,181 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Brisbane

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 622 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Brisbane

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,110 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Brisbane

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,115 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Brisbane

Popular with guests booking hostels in Brisbane

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 368 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Brisbane

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,047 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Brisbane

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,578 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Brisbane

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,967 reviews

FAQ about hostels in Brisbane

Hostels that guests love in Brisbane

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Avg. price/night: US$113.28
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,578 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$162.28
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,967 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$87.09
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,115 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, 1,110 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, 1,110 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$104.22
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,181 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.
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Jemina
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$141.69
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,047 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$162.28
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,967 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