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Right in the heart of Brisbane, City Backpackers HQ is the best social city hostel with unbeatable river and skyline views.

Stay just minutes from the best shopping, bars, restaurants, nightlife, and transport. When you are not out exploring, relax on our spacious decks, cool off in the pool overlooking the city, or unwind in the movie lounge. With plenty of common spaces and free Wi-Fi, it is easy to meet fellow travellers or just kick back and recharge.

We are all about the classic backpacker vibe - welcoming international travellers from all over the world, whether you are staying for a few nights or extending while you work and explore Australia, book your trip for anywhere in Australia with us!

If you want a central location, great views, and a genuine backpacker atmosphere to make friends or find work, City Backpackers HQ is the perfect base for your Brisbane adventure.

Full Cinema Theatre, on-site café and bar, laundry and drying facilities, car and scooter parking*, fully equipped kitchen, storage and locker facilities, swimming pool with panoramic city views, roof terrace, BBQ, daily events, table tennis table, pool table, board games, book exchange.

*Subject to availability.

International backpackers only. Valid international passport required at check-in. Licensed venue with on-site bar, No Byo. Late check-in available after 11pm with prior notification.

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • 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

8.0Very Good(3000)
  • Value for Money
    7.6
  • Security
    8.5
  • Atmosphere
    7.7
  • Cleanliness
    7.3
  • Staff
    8.8
  • Location
    8.1
  • Facilities
    7.6
Summary of traveller reviews

City Backpackers HQ in Brisbane offers a vibrant social atmosphere with friendly staff and a great location. Guests appreciate the clean facilities, comfortable common areas, and the rooftop terrace with city views. It's well-suited for solo travellers and those looking to socialise.

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Stayed in Jul 2026
5.4
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Ashley
Male, 18-24, Australia
Staff members were great just need a lot of work on the facilities.
Stayed in Jul 2026
9.1
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Holly
Female, 18-24, England
Place is awesome! Facilities are probably unbeatable, and the staff are genuinely very kind and welcoming and it makes a real difference
Stayed in Jun 2026
10
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Cassidy
Female, 18-24, Wales
Me and my friend stayed here for 12 days and had the best time. the beds are very comfy, the showers were always hot and always free. the activity’s were always so accommodating and the location is really close into the town, train station and the supermarket. i’d highly recommend to solo travellers and group travellers
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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