City Backpackers HQvsMantra Terrace Hotel
Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Mantra Terrace Hotel scores significantly better than City Backpackers. Mantra Terrace Hotel comes in at #5 in Brisbane with positive reviews from 3 reviews such as Frommer's, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.
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
Mantra Terrace Hotel
52 Astor Terrace, Spring Hill, Brisbane, Queensland 4000
From $67/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
Frommer's
"The standard rooms are small, but the location is terrific and there's a nice modern edge to this city-fringe hotel...Executive rooms are bigger, and a suite has a self-contained kitchen." Full review
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Women may like the secure "ladies only" floor (that includes the staff), which offers special treats.
The Telegraph
7.0
"The public areas have the sense of theatre you might expect in a modern boutique property — there’s plenty of expensive wallpaper, gilt mirrors and chandeliers." Full review