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Hostel in Brisbane

City Backpackers HQ

8.13,027 Hostelworld reviews🏊 Pool
Dorm beds from€28Privates from€42
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Lowest prices per night Hostelworld listed on 11 October 2026; your dates may differ.

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⚡ The vibe, scored by guests

Hostelworld guests' category scores out of 10.

  • Atmosphere7.8
  • Security8.8
  • Cleanliness7.5
  • Staff9.1
  • Location8.5
  • Value7.6
  • Facilities7.4

🎁 What you get

  • 🕐24h reception
  • ❄️Air-con
  • 🍹Bar
  • 🔥BBQ
  • 🎲Board games
  • ☕Café
  • 🛋️Common room
  • 🧳Free luggage storage
  • 📶Free Wi-Fi
  • 🌿Garden
  • 🍳Kitchen
  • 😴Late checkout
  • 🧺Laundry
  • 🔐Lockers
  • 🧳Luggage storage
  • 🏊Pool
  • 🌴Terrace
  • 🎱Pool table
  • 🌆Rooftop
  • 🌇Social balcony
  • 🗺️Tour desk

📍 Location

380 Upper Roma Street, Qld 4000, Brisbane · 1.4 km from the centre

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📋 House rules

  • 🔑 Check-in 14:00–23:00
  • 👋 Check-out by 10:00

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FAQ

Is City Backpackers HQ a party hostel?+

Not by our rule (Hostelworld's Fun & Party list plus party events or a 9.5+ atmosphere score with a bar). Guests score its atmosphere 7.8/10.

How much is a bed at City Backpackers HQ?+

Dorm beds from €28 a night, private rooms from €42, the lowest prices Hostelworld listed on 11 October 2026. Prices change by date.

How far is City Backpackers HQ from the centre of Brisbane?+

1.4 km from the city centre, at 380 Upper Roma Street, Qld 4000.

What are the check-in and check-out times?+

Check-in from 14:00 until 23:00; check-out by 10:00.

Is City Backpackers HQ good?+

Hostelworld guests rate it 8.1/10 from 3,027 reviews, with security 8.8 and cleanliness 7.5; its lowest score is facilities (7.4).

From Hostelworld's public listing, read 11 October 2026. AirConnect may earn a commission if you book through our links, at no extra cost to you.