City Backpackers HQ | Hostel in Brisbane

| 7.1 (1332 Reviews) |   142 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  13 Guests
Brisbane Central Business District Hostel | City Backpackers HQ

142 Bedroom Hostel in Brisbane Central Business District, Brisbane

Located in the center of Brisbane, this vibrant youth backpacker hostel offers panoramic river and city views from the rooftop swimming pool. Guests have access to unlimited free Wi-Fi. City Backpackers HQ is only 1312 feet from the Roma Street Transit Center and just 984 feet from the Brisbane River. The property is within walking distance to shopping, bars restaurants and Brisbane's vibrant nightlife. Most rooms at City Backpackers HQ are air-conditioned. Fresh linen and blankets are provided. Facilities include a rooftop garden, full-size swimming pool, multiple bathrooms and showers, cinema room, sunbathing area, fully equipped modern kitchen, and guest laundry facilities. Parking is available subject to availability, and short-term and long-term luggage storage facilities are provided, subject to fees. Enjoy a coffee at City HQ Café on one of the property's terraces, which features sprawling city and river views.

City Backpackers HQ is located in Brisbane.

This 142 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Fireplace/Heating, Restaurant, Air Conditioner, and several others. This is a 5 star rated property and has over 1332 reviews with the average score of 7.1 . Coming to Brisbane and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 142 Bedrooms Hostel if you want to learn more about this place in Brisbane. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This City Backpackers HQ in Brisbane is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “City Backpackers HQ”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hostel, please let us know.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Coffee house on site
  • Bar
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Free parking
  • Parking
  • Private Parking
  • Parking on site
Activities
  • Evening entertainment
  • Diving
  • Ping-pong
  • Game room
  • Movie nights
  • Pool table
  • Cycling
  • Horseback riding
  • Snorkeling
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Water park
  • Happy hour
  • Walking tours
  • Darts
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Safe
Guest Services
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lockers
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Laundry
  • Express check-in/out
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Baggage storage
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)
  • Terrace
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • CCTV outside property
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • First aid kits available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Physical distancing rules followed
Spa
  • Swimming pool
  • Rooftop pool

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Please note that there is a 1.8% charge when you pay with a credit or debit card, please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a union pay credit card, eftpos transactions incur a $0.25 surcharge, please note that:, you must show a valid government issued photo id and credit card upon check-in, people wishing to stay in the backpacking dormitory accommodations are required to have with them, a full sized travelers backpack and a passport. a backpack is not required to stay in a single, twin or double room, city backpackers hq has the right to refuse check in if guests are not adhering to the above policy. group bookings, 8+ people, will need to be approved prior. has this not been done, check in may be refused, the latest assisted check in is 12am. unassisted check in is only available with prior agreed arrangements. bookings made with arrival after 12am will be marked as a no show and charges are applicable as per the policy of the booking.guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply, please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.26
Location:
8.41
Staff:
8.62
Facilities:
7.41
Comfort:
7.3
Cleanliness:
7.33
Cooper
Apr 3, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   9
Australia
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Clean and comfy, found everyone quite respectful and quite at night which was nice. Bed was super comfy and staff were all friendly The bar area was nice
Negative: A bit of a walk into main city Center but nothing crazy
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Shared bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Toilet paper, Shower

General

Carpeted, Key card access, Key access, Lockers, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Earplugs

Kitchen

Dryer, Washing machine

Living Area

Dining area

Bedroom

Linens
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Shared bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Toilet paper, Shower

General

Carpeted, Key card access, Key access, Lockers, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Earplugs

Kitchen

Dryer, Washing machine

Living Area

Dining area

Bedroom

Linens
Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Towels, Toilet, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower

Media & Technology

TV, Cable channels

General

Carpeted, Key card access, Key access, Lockers, Reading light, Privacy curtain, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Earplugs

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Washing machine, Dryer

Living Area

Dining area

Bedroom

Linens
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 40 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Toilet paper, Shower

General

Carpeted, Key card access, Key access, Lockers, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Earplugs

Kitchen

Dryer, Washing machine

Living Area

Dining area

Bedroom

Linens
Standard Double or Twin Room
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Standard Double or Twin Room

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Shower

General

Carpeted, Key card access, Key access, Lockers, Reading light, Privacy curtain, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Earplugs

Kitchen

Dryer, Washing machine

Living Area

Dining area

Bedroom

Linens
Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 60 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower

General

Carpeted, Key card access, Key access, Lockers, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Earplugs

Kitchen

Dryer, Washing machine

Living Area

Dining area

Bedroom

Linens
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Toilet paper, Shower

General

Carpeted, Key card access, Key access, Lockers, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Earplugs

Kitchen

Dryer, Washing machine

Living Area

Dining area

Bedroom

Linens
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 50 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Toilet paper, Shower

General

Carpeted, Key card access, Key access, Lockers, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Earplugs

Kitchen

Dryer, Washing machine

Living Area

Dining area

Bedroom

Linens
5 Share Female Dorm with A/C
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
5 Share Female Dorm with A/C

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Toilet paper, Shower

General

Carpeted, Key card access, Key access, Lockers, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Earplugs

Kitchen

Dryer, Washing machine

Living Area

Dining area

Bedroom

Linens
Standard Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Standard Double Room

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Toilet paper, Shower

Kitchen

Dryer, Washing machine

General

Carpeted, Key card access, Key access, Lockers, Reading light, Privacy curtain, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Earplugs

Living Area

Dining area

Bedroom

Linens

FAQ's

Is this City Backpackers HQ pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at City Backpackers HQ?

Check-in time for City Backpackers HQ starts counting from 2:00 PM and check-out is until 10:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the City Backpackers HQ have a swimming pool?

Yes, this City Backpackers HQ has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in City Backpackers HQ?

Best-rates for the City Backpackers HQ starts from $81 per night with includes Bar, Guest Services, Kitchen, Laundry, Sports/Activities, Fireplace/Heating, Restaurant, Air Conditioner, Pool, Designated Smoking Area, View, Balcony/Terrace, TV, Ocean View, Security/Safety, Entertainment, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Internet, Parking, Oceanfront with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is City Backpackers HQ a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is not considered to be a family-friendly property. As reported by the owner or manager, the hostel has not specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the City Backpackers HQ wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the City Backpackers HQ has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the City Backpackers HQ?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the City Backpackers HQ indicates 1 day stay policy at this hostel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for City Backpackers HQ?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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