Best Hostels for Solo Travellers, Couples, & Groups in Brisbane

Best Hostels for Solo Travellers, Couples, & Groups in Brisbane
Brisbane is the capital of Queensland and the third largest city in Australia. Although it is often overlooked by tourists to the area, it actually has a lot to offer. It's an energetic and young city with a friendly atmosphere. It's has a great climate and nice scenery and it's also one of the fastest growing cities in the area.

Brisbane has a handful of great hostels for budget travelers. Whether you're just looking for affordability, or want a social or party hostel, there are all kinds of options available to travelers.
How much do hostels in Brisbane cost?

You can find our comprehensive analysis of all hostel prices in Brisbane here. We've found the average prices of dorms and private rooms, as well as the typical prices of hostels with various amenities, too.



A good hostel for solo travellers and couples.

Private Room from $37.43
Overall Rating: 90%
41 Phillips Street Spring Hill, Downtown, Brisbane
Kookaburra Inn is an interesting option for backpackers and budget travelers who want to stay in the middle of the city. It's a short five minute walk to the Queen Street Mall, the Brisbane River, Brisbane City, Chinatown, and Fortitude Valley in the historic Spring Hill area. Despite its convenient location near everything, the hostel is still set on a quiet street that is lined with trees.

The Inn is recommended by several popular guide books, so it is a popular place to stay in Brisbane. They offer airport transfers and taxis are generally easy to locate. If you arrive with your own vehicle, there are parking permits available. In general, the atmosphere is quiet and relaxed and it's a nice place to hang out after a busy day exploring the city. The staff are helpful and approachable, and they can answer any questions that you might have.

The inn has private rooms available that sleep one or two people. There are single rooms, twins, and doubles, each with shared bathrooms.


A good party hostel for solo travellers and groups.

Dorm Bed from $30.84
Private Room from $37.78
Overall Rating: 81%
392 Upper Roma Street Brisbane QLD 4000, Brisbane
Brisbane City YHA is one of the most popular hostels in Brisbane. It's popular with groups or solo travellers that are looking for a social and fun environment. It has everything you could want in a hostel including a rooftop pool that looks out on the city and the Brisbane River. There's also an on-site bar where many guests enjoy hanging out. You really don't even have to leave the hostel to find a party. There are plenty of other areas where you can socialize as well, including tv rooms and game rooms. The hostel also has pool tables and video games available to guests. The staff is fun and friendly and they regularly host different events for guests. The activities include barbecues, walking tours, and movie nights.

This is a great option for young travellers who want a traditional hostel experience. It's easy to make friends here, and because it is so popular, there will almost always be an interesting and diverse crowd. It's also an affordable option for travelers who are looking to save a few bucks.

The hostel has both dorms and private rooms available. Dorms sleep between four and six guests and there are male only, female only, and mixed rooms available. Private rooms sleep two, with both twin and double rooms available. You can also choose from shared and private bathrooms.


A good party hostel for small and large groups and solo travellers.

Dorm Bed from $41.48
Private Room from $59.15
Overall Rating: 88%
11-21 Gipps Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane
Another one of the most popular hostels in Brisbane, Bunk Brisbane is also a great option for backpackers and young travelers who want to stay at a more traditional hostel. The on-site bar, Birdees, is the place to go for a party. There are also regular activities held at the hostel that make it easy to meet other guests.

The hostel is located next to Story Bridge, and is convenient to most places that you could want to visit around town. There are also several great amenities including a free breakfast, and a half hour of wi-fi every day (a small fee applies for additional usage). There's also a free shuttle bus to the bus station.

The hostel is a unique option because it offers two bedroom apartments. These apartments sleep up to six people and have their own kitchen and television room. One bedroom is a double and the other has four bunks. There's also a private bathroom. There are also double private rooms and several different dorm types available. Dorms sleep four, six, eight, ten, twelve, or twenty people. Most rooms are co-ed but there are several female only rooms as well. The twenty person dorm is the most affordable option, but can be loud and overwhelming.


Dorm Bed from $43.99
Private Room from $26.27
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 88%
413 Upper Edward Street Springhill, Brisbane
Brisbane Quarters is very popular due to the atmosphere, great location, and long list of amenities. It features friendly service, a swimming pool, and a common room. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's free breakfast and a microwave. Wi-fi, laundry facilities, security lockers, luggage storage, 24 hour reception, key card access, air conditioning, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Dorm Bed from $57.58
Private Room from $47.11
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 85%
466 George St, Brisbane City QLD, Brisbane
Selina Brisbane is very popular due to the atmosphere, great location, and long list of amenities. It features friendly service. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's a restaurant. Wi-fi, key card access, and air conditioning are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Dorm Bed from $28.34
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 84%
635 Main street Kangaroo Point, Brisbane
You'll love this hostel because of it's good location and quality amenities. It features friendly service and board games. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's self-catering facilities and a microwave. Wi-fi, laundry facilities, security lockers, luggage storage, key card access, air conditioning, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Dorm Bed from $30.93
Private Room from $1,526.69
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 79%
350 Upper Roma Street, Brisbane
Summer House Backpackers Brisbane is very popular due to the atmosphere, great location, and long list of amenities. It features friendly service and a common room. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's self-catering facilities and a microwave. Wi-fi, laundry facilities, security lockers, luggage storage, key card access, internet access, air conditioning, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Dorm Bed from $27.65
Private Room from $44.76
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 79%
47 Brighton Road (cnr of Franklin Street) Highgate Hill, Brisbane
You'll love this hostel because of it's good location and quality amenities. It features friendly service, a swimming pool, a common room, board games, cable tv, and foosball. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's self-catering facilities and a microwave. Wi-fi, laundry facilities, security lockers, luggage storage, key card access, parking, towels included, internet access, housekeeping, and a mini-supermarket are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.
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