City Backpackers HQvsBrisbane Backpackers Resort
City Backpackers and Brisbane Backpackers Resort are both endorsed by travel writers. Overall, City Backpackers ranks marginally better than Brisbane Backpackers Resort. City Backpackers is ranked #45 in Brisbane with accolades from 2 sources such as Lonely Planet, Rough Guide.
City Backpackers HQ
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
Brisbane Backpackers Resort
110 Vulture St, Brisbane, Queensland 4101
From $13/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
Rough Guide
"Sociable resort-style backpackers’ near Boundary St, with free hourly shuttles into town. Facilities include a bar, smallish kitchen and pool. Dorm $25, double $120."
Lonely Planet
"The best feature of this popular hostel is the pool and spa, with a tiled outdoor area and a bar right next door. The rooms themselves are basic but generally well maintained." Full review