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Selina BrisbanevsCity Backpackers HQ
Both hotels are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, Base Brisbane Uptown ranks marginally better than City Backpackers. Base Brisbane Uptown has a TripExpert Score of 69 with approval from 2 sources including Rough Guide, Lonely Planet.
Selina Brisbane
Rough Guide
466 George Street, Brisbane, Queensland 4000
From $11/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Air Conditioning
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Rough Guide "Opposite the Transit Centre, with bright air-conditioned dorms and doubles...good chill-out areas and a lively ground-floor restaurant/bar."
City Backpackers HQ Rough Guide
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
380 Upper Roma St, Brisbane, Queensland 4000
From $14/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Pool
- Free Parking
Rough Guide "One of Brisbane’s biggest hostels, this busy, well-run place has clean facilities, fairsized rooms, a small pool, free undercover parking and good work connections."
Lonely Planet "On the Upper Roma St hostel row, this hyperactive party palace makes good use of its limited outdoor space, including a viewing tower, pool and barbecue area." Full review
Lonely Planet "A hyperactive, low-frills party palace with basic four- to 16-bed dorms, as well as private rooms, some with bathrooms" Full review
