Brisbane Hostels

Pros: Nice bathroom, very nice kitchen. I loved the room

Cons: No airco

Pros: Nice little home with a charming atmosphere, 15 minutes walking from South Bank and Brisbane's CBD. Also very practical for those visiting the St. Lucia Campus of The University of Queensland.

Cons: I DID NOT received the check-in code via mail or SMS to open the front door and the check-in process relies on assumption that you have an Australian Phone number, which might not be the case for all travellers... Wifi not included in the price of the room and (again) if you want the password, you need to call the manager with you Australian phone number. The battery of the smoke detector in my room went off at 2.30 am and although they were pretty quick in sending someone to remove it, it did affect my night of sleep...

Pros: Very clean, well kept. It's a house with shared facilities, but everything is clean and comfortable. We stayed in a recently renovated room with lots of attention to detail (only little thing missing in the room was a mirror). Check in is quick and easy, communication prior to arrival was very clear and friendly. On street parking (also possible on premises, but right out the front on the road is much easier, and safe). Location is good, approx 10 mins walk to Southbank, 15 to CBD and 5 mins to shops and cafes in Westend. Nice city views from front deck.

Cons: We had a great stay, but probably for people who don't like sharing a bathroom or who are light sleepers it might no be the best place. It's an older style house with thin walls. We didn't hear much noise though, so no complaints at all. There are strict rules around the use of facilities at certain times and that seems to work well. But the picky traveler might want to be aware of this.

Pros: Hostel was very central and quiet!

Cons: Nothing, however host didn't really provide us with much info on arrival however was accommodate us checking in earlier for a small fee.

Pros: Everything was lovely and clean and comfortable. I arrived after hours and check in was very easy and simple.

Cons: As many other reviews said, the walls are thin so if there are inconsiderate guests there it can be a little loud, although it wasn't too bad while I was there. My room was at the front of the house so I could hear the road but a room a little further into the house wouldn't have that problem.

Pros: Value for money. The bathrooms and kitchen are clean. I like the system of self service.

Cons: In Brisbane in summer you need AC. Paying for internet? Really? The walls are made of paper, you can hear everything.

Pros: Excellent location - clean rooms and excellent facilities - will definately stay again

Pros: The accommodation is very clean. The bathrooms are amazing. As is the kitchen. Really a great place to stay if you are in Brisbane. A short walk to both South Bank and West End.

Pros: Very cosy, beautiful accommodation, easy to book and staff were easy to communicate with. Feels almost like home. Facilities contained everything you need.

Pros: I loved the room, the bed was so comfortable and the room was so spacious.. and pink! The fridge in the room was handy, the fan was definitely needed. The bathrooms (3 total) were nice to use and clean. The kitchen had everything we needed (we just had to use it before 9.30, not to disturb other guests). It was a quick walk down to the city, South Bank and all of its lovely walks, water etc

Cons: I can't really think of anything I didn't like.. except the additional wifi which dropped out often, but we were warned that might happen (and they were in the process of fixing that problem).

Pros: The staff are very welcoming and feels like home

Cons: The elevator is not working so we have to use the stairs which doesn't smell good in that area

Pros: Great location, close to the train station. The staff were friendly. Bar next door, good prices and you get discount staying at the hostel.

Cons: The pictures make it look so much nicer than it is, not that clean and the kitchen is so small, hot, dirty, slow hobs, and only one tap. Woudnt stay here again because of the kitchen. No lockers in my room only in the bigger ones, my friend had them in her room.

Pros: Location is perfect. Staff are really nice.

Cons: The rooms had no window and smell pretty bad

Pros: The location.

Cons: Just one bathroom per room. I had to pay for a toil. There wasn’t privacy between beds, everything opend.

Pros: Location, bed was comfortable

Cons: No fridge in the room, not enough tea bags, no spoon to stir my tea

Pros: Room was clean and the staff were really helpful

Pros: Bed was comfortable. Common area had good light, but not always clean.

Cons: Kitchen space was very crowded; only one sink for use by many persons. Difficult to cook and wash up dishes; people often waiting on each other to access water tap or to be able to wash dishes.

Pros: I met some really lovely people and the location of the hostel was pretty good. I really liked it was so close to the station so no trekking across Brisbane with your luggage when you arrive.

Cons: My biggest issue with the hostel was that there was only 1 toilet/sink/shower for a 12 bed dorm (all in one en-suite bathroom) and no other toilets/showers that you could access in the rest of the hostel if that was occupied! AKA lots of people waiting around and queuing to shower/use the toilet/brush teeth etc etc etc. I felt really sorry for my roommates who all started work in the morning at the same time. The bathroom was also basically a wet room as the shower curtain was rubbish and so constant water on the floor that became mud when anyone in the room wore shoes/flip flops in there. 12 bed dorm with only 2 plugs! whaaaaaat??

Cons: The room was stuffy .... as if somone had been smoking there.

Pros: Friendly staffs, close to public transport, nice kitchen

Pros: It's a bed in a fairly central location. Staff are helpful and there's a simple breakfast available to guests

Cons: Showers and toilets are basic. Rooms are large and crowded. The central location is on a noisy main road. Wifi is patchy in the rooms.

Pros: Staff was amazing, as well as the tour to Mount Cootha and Lone Pine! Great location for walking around the area.

Cons: Beds were very hard and sunk a little in the middle.

Cons: Breakfast is too simple. The shower is not great and the draining system does not function well.

Pros: Very friendly staff

Cons: I missed breakfast by 5 minutes, it could go for an extra half an hour.

Pros: Cool vibes

Cons: Didn't have blankets for us, so cold one first night...

Pros: The free drink at 8 was good, really fun night out!

Cons: I thought it was cheeky making guests pay for WiFi which didn’t even work in the rooms

Pros: Party scene.

Cons: Bed more firm.

Pros: Loved the vibe in their bar. Cheap drinks all day long and very nice staff.

Pros: Breakfast

Cons: People spread their stuff all over the room

Pros: Was close to where I was going

Cons: Uncomfortable mattress in the room and the air con could not be changed and there was only one power point and it was in the bathroom

Pros: Good place in Brisbane. Near to the train, the coaches terminal. 15 min walk to the cbd. Nice views ! Welcome people friendly.

Cons: Expensive for 6 in the same room, noisy, 4 plugs for 6 people. Nothing to put our staff for the bed on the top (phone for alarm for example). Need to pay kitchen stuff, even for the free breakfast.

Pros: Good vibe good price

Cons: Hi guys I left a bag of shoes in the room behind the reception If you could email my in response I will come and collect them tomorrow

Pros: Very loud music, din't recommend if you want to sleep early

Pros: Great location, clean bathrooms, clean rooms. Loved the music of Saturday night and discount drinks tickets.

Cons: The kitchen sink was very dirty, you have to have a charge to clean the sink after use. But I understand that is a lot of people hosted.

Pros: Wonderful view to the city. Amazing common areas. Breakfast simple but good. Staff so nice.

Cons: No free WiFi. Pay extra for towels, rent dishes and WiFi. Not so near to the city center, check out was early, 10:00am.

Pros: Rooftop was awesome! The themed nights were great as well. We had wine and cheese one night so that was really nice.

Cons: Small kitchen

Pros: Location. Rooftop. Kitchen.

Pros: The bar must be the cheapest in the city and all is made for enjoying hollidays and meet a lot of young people.

Pros: Room gets cleaned every day.

Cons: It isn’t really fresh, the hostel is pretty average.

Pros: The property felt like home away from home

Cons: Toilets are always clogged, bathroom needs cleaning, no free drinking water available

Pros: Great Hostel, super chill, like Lana Del Ray & Bon Iver playlists on the deck chill. Definitely not a party hostel, but if you're looking to just hang out, relax, would highly recommend.

Cons: Nothing, good vibes all around.

Pros: Staff could be more friendly. Bathrooms were dirty. Location is perfect. Kitchen is ok fridge is too small for everyone and they close the kitchen after 9:30 pm ... what about people who are hungry after that time !? Don’t think that I would stay there again

Pros: The staff at Banana Benders Backpackers is very kind and always there to help. Plus, they really work hard to keep the hostel clean (and you can see the results!). Plus, the hostel is in a very convenient location (close to the CBD, Roma Street Station and a Coles). Oh, and the view from the terrace is lovely. I also appreciated it being a quiet place, as I am not a great fan of party hostels.

Cons: The only negative thing that comes to my mind is that the free breakfast is served a little too late. If you are working far from the CBD or taking part to tours (like myself), you might have to leave the hostel before 7.30. They are by all means not obliged to serve you breakfast; on the contrary, it's very sweet of them to provide it. I just thought they could improve the timing by a little bit. :)

Pros: The location is great walkable, close to everything. Great neighborhood with a lot places to eat. Close to all the attractions.

Cons: The blankets was a little smelly and pillows weren’t that good.

Pros: location, clean public area, good value.

Cons: the shower temprature wasnt stable. suddenly hot, suddenly cold.

Pros: Meeting new fun people who eventually became good friends!

Cons: The only thing was the shower connected to the toilet.

Pros: Great staff. BB is a clean and relaxing environment that is exceptional value for money.

Pros: Staff very nice. The place is clean and quiet. Dinning room with view on the city.

Cons: Showers : the water was freezing cold or boiling. Very difficult to reach the middle.

Pros: Loved being close to everything, staff and residents were fun and great to talk to very relaxed environment, thanks guys love yas , you all take care on your travels

Cons: Everything was great

Pros: Amazing location with amazing people

Pros: The classic queenslander old wooden building.

Cons: No air-conditioning so you can't sleep in the rooms during the day.

Pros: Bed was comfortable and staff were kind and helpful. Great location.

Cons: We specifically got the AC room, but it was set to specific setting so we didn’t have control over it. This led us to waking up often in the night because it would turn off and the room would get very hot.

Pros: Air con, close to grocery shops, dining, etc, staff were very friendly but I only met them while leaving

Cons: Staff hours variable, no information provided prior about how to access free on site parking, shower was broken, access gate was very difficult to open from the inside.

Pros: Very clean hostel. Close to the clubs

Cons: People around was not really clean. They did not wash dishes immediatley after using them.

Pros: The wifi was free Location was good

Cons: Very dirty place No staff

Pros: Nothing.

Cons: One toilet for 12 rooms!

Pros: The staff were great especially Idja who was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Its a small hostel so it had a 'family' feel and the location was really great being within walking distance of the city and public transport practically at the door. Nearby supermarkets and restaurants very handy to the property Nice enough outdoor areas to hang in out back and by the private rooms.

Cons: There is an unadvertised rule no over 35's in dorm room which I didn't know about until checking in after reception was shut which made me feel a little awkward. Idja made me feel.welcome notheless and my next booking was a private (more expensive ) room. Terrible bathroom/toilet set ups. 3 of each for all the rooms but nowhere u could really have just a wash or clean teeth - had to use toilet sinks! The girls cleaned really well but the place still feels a little dirty - some fresh paint and maintenance wouldn't go astray to make it feel good and clean. And some gardening. Hardly any plates etc in the kitchen so I felt I was doing dishes all the time. And kitchen was tiny so hardly fit 2 people at once to cook. There was a oven which is brilliant but also a possum who liked to raid the food. Bit gross. One of the 3 fridges didn't work.

Pros: The feel of the hostel was very homey. Met some lovely people and everyone was very friendly. The location was also perfect for all the Brisbane nightlife and good food.

Cons: The facilities and the house itself were quite old, which might not suit some people, but I personally loved it.