Spicers Balfour HotelvsCity Backpackers HQ
Both Spicers Balfour Hotel and City Backpackers are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Spicers Balfour Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to City Backpackers. Spicers Balfour Hotel is ranked #3 in Brisbane with approval from 4 reviewers such as Fodor's, Rough Guide and The Telegraph.
Spicers Balfour Hotel
37 Balfour Street, Brisbane, Queensland 4005
From $149/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"With service, style and hospitality above and beyond the call of duty, Spicers Balfour is a distinctly local, disarmingly welcoming experience." Full review
Rough Guide
"A hip boutique hotel home to nine cushy yet compact rooms... For more space, splash out on a courtyard or terrace room."
The Telegraph
7.0
"This boutique nine-room hotel offers chic, urban luxury (and a small day spa) in one of Brisbane’s hippest inner-city suburbs." Full review
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Make sure you squeeze in time for a sundowner in the rooftop bar; it serves free munchies after 5:30pm.
Mr & Mrs Smith
"A renovated, 110-year-old classic Queenslander topped with a 24-hour rooftop bar – perfect for impromptu nightcaps – this stylish spot makes for an ideal urban escape." Full review
Time Out
"You’re in the genteel inner suburb of New Farm, with bakeries, cafés and bars all within shouting distance; the city and Fortitude Valley are barely more than a 15 minute walk away too. " Full review
Lonely Planet
"The nine fancy rooms here score highly in the style and comfort stakes, spread over two levels in a lavishly renovated old Queenslander." Full review
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