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Bunk Backpackers Reviews

11-21 Gipps Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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78%Overall Rating

From 152 ratings
  • 77%Character
  • 77%Security
  • 83%Location
  • 80%Staff
  • 77%Atmosphere
  • 71%Cleanliness

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93%

Everything was great, but the bunk beds were SO noisy, probably some of the noisest bunk beds ive came across.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


47%

I had a room with bathroom, been a long while since either had been cleaned. was not good. Bed was horrible, every time u moved it made a noise, one very dim light bulb so in evening u couldnt see. Wat a mish trying to find a power point to charge up ph. Air con went all the time, Very noisy, plus u couldnt change temp. Staff, depends who u got, on arrival chick was in my face rude, but i did deal with others the next day that were beter All in all, over priced dirty noisy backpackers

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


90%

great value , better than most hostels ive stayed in !!!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male 18-24
  • (7 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for the great review! Love from the punks and spunks at BUNK

67%

I would recommend this hostel because it is fun, its location is good, and it has good value for money. They have the most retarded checkin checkout policy I have ever come across though while traveling and Ive traveled every continent. In general the staff is friendly and helpful but some have an attitude problem. Also the hostel gives you a false sense of security (which is worse than no security) because most of the "cameras" they have don't actually work. Also some showers have a lot of mold

  • Avid Traveller
  • 27 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Male 25-30
  • (13 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for the review! We pride ourselves on customer service so when you return please let management know if our front desk team is doing a less than stellar so we can sort it immediately! Love from the punks and spunks at BUNK

67%

The rooms are loud and you can hear everything from the hall.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for your review, We rarely get comlaints about the noise from the hall, there's a chance you might have had an unrully guest nearby that night. We do our best to avoid guests like this but sometimes they slip through. Hopw to see you again soon! Love from the punks and spunks at BUNK

90%

I was in a single room next the the fire escape /lift access door which had a lot of human traffic which made it a little noisy from time to time. Next time I will ask for a room in a different location.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


27%

The Hostel was the worst I have ever stayed at. You couldn't sleep, beacuase of the noise from the bar down under. The music was ridicoulisly, each say till 2 am. One night a guy, who wasn't staying in the hostel, puked in our shower twice(you pay $5 more for ensuite!). The hostel staff didn't clean it properly for two days and said we should use the other showers...

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Couple 18-24
  • (1 review)


80%

Stay in bunk for 4 nights, staff are friendly and helpful. Room is clean and with private bathroom inside. The only thing is not really good is the kitchen is very hot. Willing to return if I travel to Brisbane again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Hong Kong
  • Female 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


63%

The location and staff were very good but the main downfall was the shower and toilet.The shower had mould growing on it and the toilet was filthy.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


50%

Staff were friendly, but never seemed to know what they were doing, so service was very slow and confusing. The hostel is dirty, cockroaches in the bathrooms. Stayed well away from the communal kitchen, gross!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


70%

A bit out the way from the transit centre, main shopping area and Southbank but the bar is pretty good and the free meals are decent enough! Didn't really like the dorm set up, i was staying in an 8 bed dorm but couldn't actually see anyone else from my bed because they were partitioned. This could be good if you're planning on staying for a while to work but felt really unsociable and wasn't great if you wanted to meet people.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


70%

I spent 3 nights in Bunk hostel. I am mostly satisfied with the price I paid and the location which is right next to all clubs and bars in Fortitude valley. I am happy with the bathroom, I stayed in a 4 beds dom with in suite. The room was somehow separated, therefore, I didn\'t feel too crowed. However, I have to say everything else were just average. They did have a locker, but you have to pay $3 each time when you use(open and lock) it. The sheets wasn\'t that clean. The staff was alright.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


90%

Location was cool, as it is not far from the city centre. Nice staff, clean rooms and a big kitchen equipped with all things you need.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Couple 18-24
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for the review! The location is rad! We're right on the fringe of the Fortitude Valley entertainment precinct! No sound or fun restrictions here! Love from the punks and spunks at BUNK

77%

I frequently stay at The Bunk to save money when I travel to Brisbane every 3 weeks. I will probably not continue to stay there as the noise from the nightclub next door is so loud that you cannot sleep. Furthermore, cleanliness is an issue and fellow young backpackers tend to be inconsiderate and make noise throughout the night and early hours.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


60%

Just felt it wasn't organized at all. Had to keep waiting for things and people. Just kept wasting my time.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Cheers for the review! Our award winning team prides themselves or concise cheerfull service! Next time you're in town ask for the manager and we'll sort you out a sweet deal and have a chat about what you think we could to to improve our service! Love from the punks and spunks at BUNK

67%

staff at bunk very disrespectful...really ruined my time there. quite a small hostel...no communal areas so very hard to meet people. not much to do or see there either...got very boring!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


67%

After reading other people's reviews I thought this hostel would be amazing, but it wasn't. The pick up from the coach was appreciated a lot, One member of staff when checking in was rude. You can constantly hear the thud thud of the bar in all rooms. My room was opposite the bathrooms so I had permanent light flooding in. The rooms were not easy to manoeuvre round and I had some drink stolen from my bag! Also it's a good 20 mins walk to the city.


57%

to start with, the prices are bloody expensive for what is provided. on a friday, for a 8 bed dorm, we paid almost 30$ each, to end up in a dorm with complete childish idiots. the guys at the reception are useless, if you promise something and make peoplle wait, do get it... last but not least, if you are on the wrong side of the uilding, you'll have loud music all night long...

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Male 18-24
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Charly, Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. Some times you get some less than ideal room mates. Next time you come and visit we'll make sure you in a room with nothing but the raddest people Brisbane have to offer. A short word to our reception staff is all it takes to have issues like this resolved. Thanks for the great scores in the cleanliness and location categories. Love from the Punks and Spunks @ BUNK

97%

I had a great time staying here, ended up staying a few extra days. the pool wasnt very clean. other than that the staff was incredibly friendly.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Michelle, Thanks for the Great Review! The pool get's cleaned and tested every day. You might have caught it after one of those 'big nights' Fluro paint or beer sometimes turns it a funny colour....ha ha Thanks! The Punks and Spunks at BUNK

63%

Pictures online do not represent the rooms.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Kiera, Our cheaper saver dorms don't have pictures online. Upgrade to one of our 8 share, 6 share or 4 share deluxe dorms and what you see is what you get! Love from the punks and spunks at BUNK

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