"We found Brisbane YHA to be a great place to stay. We used Drifters the restaurant daily for breakfast and also dined in for dinner one night and the food and servi ..."
"Always a great place to stay when we go to Brisvagas."
"clean and comfortable comparing with other hostels around the same area."
"I have stayed here for about 2 weeks. There are enough facilities. and clean. The place was good atmosphere for me. But when at night, getting noisy. only kitchen s ..."
"YHA member for 30+ years so glad to see Brisbane City continues to outshine its nearby competitors in all areas of hospitality. Friendly helpful reception staff, cle ..."
"Very clean, efficiently organised, guests and staff were courteous. But, could hear train noise and main door opening and closing throughout the nite. May just be du ..."
"This was a wonderful way to stay comfortably in a central location the drifters restaurant and bar provided first class breakfast and dinner, excellent. The one thin ..."
"Central to lots of stuff."
"This has the best facilities of any hostel that I have stayed at in Australia. Because it is so big, it has lost some of the hominess that the others have. The cafe ..."
"Clean, friendly staff."
Winner of Best Backpacker Accommodation, Queensland Tourism Awards 2011.
YHA's Brisbane Backpackers Hostel, Brisbane City YHA, is only a 10-minute walk from the Brisbane Transit Centre.
Renovated in 2009, this contemporary hostel has a sensational rooftop pool overlooking the city and Brisbane River, as well as Drifters Café/Bar, WiFi throughout, group accommodation facilities and regular Nintendo Wii competitions.
This backpackers' hostel has Australiana-themed decor, decked out with spectacular photographs taken by the winners of a photo competition.
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- May 2012
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| Room | Tue 22 | Wed 23 | Thu 24 | Fri 25 | Sat 26 | Sun 27 | Mon 28 |
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| 6 Share Female | $29.50 | $29.50 | $29.50 | $29.50 | $29.50 | ||
| 6 Share Mixed | $29.50 | $29.50 | $29.50 | $29.50 | $29.50 | $29.50 | |
| 4 Share Female Private Bathroom | $32.50 | $32.50 | $32.50 | $32.50 | $32.50 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Double | $86 | $86 | $86 | $86 | $86 | $86 | $86 |
| Double Private Bathroom | $92.50 | $92.50 | $92.50 | $92.50 | $92.50 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
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Facilities
- Airconditioning
- Disabled Access
- Games room
- Internet/E-mail
- Parking
- Swimming Pool
- Television
- Tourdesk
Activities
- 4WD tours
- Canoeing/Kayaking
- City
- Galleries/Museums
- Golfing
- National Park
- Shopping
- Swimming
- Whale Watching
Things to do
Brisbane is a vibrant city renowned for its outdoor lifestyle.
Cruise along the Brisbane River, enjoy city views from Mt Coot-tha, climb the Story Bridge or visit South Bank Parklands and swim in the beach lagoon.
Take a day trip to Moreton Island, visit Australia Zoo or watch a football game at the stadiums nearby.
Hungry? Drifters Cafe has great coffee and yummy meals.
Relieve stress in our yoga class.
Nightlife
Brisbane City YHA is only a two-minute walk from Caxton Street, one of Brisbane's dining and entertainment precincts and a popular backpacker hotspot. The hostel is also only a short distance from South Bank. The on-site Drifters Café/Bar /Bistro is open to guests for breakfast, lunch and dinner (limited hours).
Closest Hostels
- Stradbroke Island is 25km SE
- Surfers Paradise, Main Beach is 65km S
- Coolangatta - Kirra Beach, Gold Coast is 85km S
Food Store
200m from the hostel
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