About

City Backpackers HQ, in the very heart of Brisbane. Want to be close to all the action? Then City Backpackers HQ is the place for you! Only minutes from all the best shopping, bars, restaurants and nightlife, with options to suit all our travellers, those on a shoe string budget or those who want to splash the cash.

Take to the streets of all that Brisbane and South East Queensland have to offer, or kick back on one of our fabulous decks with sprawling City and River views, pool with spectacular river city views, movie lounge with a wide range of movies to choose from or stay connected with friends and family around the world with our free Wi-Fi.

THIS IS HOSTEL IS FOR INTERNATIONAL BACKPACKERS ONLY WE REQUIRE AND INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT ON CHECK-IN
This is to ensure you are sharing the room with genuine travellers.

NO BYO ALCOHOL! We are a licensed bar venue; alcohol purchased from our bar only can be consumed on site. Any unopened alcohol will be removed and returned to you at the end of your stay.

Our Location:
Situated in the city centre with extensive views of the river and the city, City Backpackers HQ is the place to be! In walking distance from the best shops, bars and restaurants and new entertainment precincts; making it the perfect place to catch a movie, have a drink with friends or buy those much needed essentials.

Take a short stroll or ride along the river walking paths and bikeways. Not your thing? Then catch some rays at the famous South Bank beach and sample the delights of the many weekend markets Brisbane has to offer.

YOU MUST HAVE A VALID CREDIT CARD TO MAKE THIS BOOKING, ALL NON-REFUNDABLE BOOKINGS WILL BE CHARGED IMMEDIATELY AT TIME OF BOOKING, ALL OTHER RESERVATIONS WILL BE CHARGED THE DAY BEFORE ARRIVAL

CHECK-IN POLICY
Please note that the latest staff assisted check in is 11pm. Only prior organised after hours check in is possible. There are certain criteria which will need to be met. Please contact us to request assistance.

In order for us to allow after hours check in (after Midnight) we will require the following:

* Copy of your Passport from anyone checking in

Once we receive this, with notice, we can give instructions on how to obtain your key and how to get to your room.

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Age Restriction
  • Credit Cards Not Accepted
  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Adaptors
  • Jobs Board
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Reviews

7.5Very Good(2917)
  • Value for Money
    7.2
  • Security
    8.3
  • Atmosphere
    6.9
  • Cleanliness
    6.6
  • Staff
    8.8
  • Location
    8.2
  • Facilities
    6.8
Stayed in Nov 2025
3.1
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Daniel
Male, 18-24, Poland
Absolutely dreadful. If you think this is a „backpackers hostel” think again, we showed up, got to the rooms only to be met with what I can only describe as a FIFO camp, 6 beds and 5 people there were all tradies that had decided to leave all of their old food and clothes and dirty work boots everywhere around the room. It was genuinely abysmal, we stayed less than 1 hour. Choose wisely wether you want to risk your money on this abomination of a hostel.
Stayed in Nov 2025
7.1
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Jamie
Female, 25-30, Canada
Pretty good hostel, very clean facilities. Beds not super comfy. My complaints are that there needs to be another kitchen with how may people are in the hostel. Sometimes there were 15 people using the kitchen at once and it was stressful! Another thing is that the doors need some work done on them to prevent them from slamming- it’s very disturbing at night to hear constant slamming doors. Cinema was locked the whole time and pool was very tiny.
Stayed in Nov 2025
5.7
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Adele
Female, 25-30, France
Staff was very friendly and helpful but the kitchen was very dirty and cutlery was disappearing all the time
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Location

380 Upper Roma Street, Qld 4000, Brisbane, Australia
1.4km from city centre
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Hostelworld says

City Backpackers HQ features a rooftop swimming pool, a cinema room, free car parking, free Wi-Fi, a large kitchen, and clean and comfortable private rooms and dorm rooms. The rooftop terrace is particularly popular with Hostelworld guests, one of whom told us, "I loved the top of the hostel where you can enjoy a view over the city and look at the stars". They're located close to the river and near the rest of the city centre