About

Welcome to Somewhere to Stay Backpackers, right in the lively West End of Brisbane! You’ll be surrounded by tons of budget-friendly cafes, bars, and restaurants, and just a short walk to City Beach at South Bank and the Brisbane CBD. Your adventure starts right here!

Our laid-back Queenslander house is like a resort with its beautiful gardens, big pool, and cool verandas. Chill out, enjoy a meal or drink, and take in the best city views in Brisbane. The pool and garden area come with lounge chairs, hammocks, outdoor games, and of course, plenty of sunshine.

We’re just a 5-minute walk from West End’s cultural hub, packed with over 100 cafes, cheap eats, bars, and clubs. Plus, don’t miss the West End Markets every Saturday for a taste of local flavours and unique finds!

We love bringing people together, and that’s why we host a variety of free events at our hostel! Join us for fun activities like Paint n Sip, free pizza nights, BBQs, Mario Kart tournaments, trivia nights, and much more. We believe we’re not just a place to stay; we’re a vibrant community where new friends are made and unforgettable memories are created.

We offer a range of comfy rooms, from singles and doubles to twins and dorms, with many featuring ensuites. If you’re booking multiple dorm beds close to your stay (1-3 days in advance), we can’t promise you’ll all be in the same room, so let us know right after booking and we’ll try to keep your group together.

Arriving after midnight? No worries — just give us a heads-up so we can arrange for a night manager to check you in. We also have paid parking on-site, so contact us to secure a spot. Enjoy free unlimited Wi-Fi, free coffee and tea, and a free shuttle bus (subject to availability).

We mainly welcome international travellers and students. Australian residents can stay too, but only for a week, and dorms are reserved for international guests only.

International guests are required to provide a valid PASSPORT as identification and credit card details at check-in. Australian residents are required to provide valid photo identification and credit card details at check-in.

Somewhere To Stay Backpackers Hostel will not accept any guests under the age of 18.

Come on over and make yourself at home — your new home away from home awaits!

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 24:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

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

8.4Fabulous(1228)
  • Value for Money
    8.3
  • Security
    8.0
  • Atmosphere
    8.3
  • Cleanliness
    8.5
  • Staff
    8.8
  • Location
    8.5
  • Facilities
    8.3
Stayed in Sept 2025
9.1
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Gareth
Male, 31-40, Canada
Good location with a view in a safe part of the city. The lighting around the property at night creats a nice ambiance with the city scape of downtown in the background. Kitchen is well stocked with utensils and gas cooking ranges. Bathrooms are clean and beds are pretty comfy for hostel beds, haven't felt a spring in any of them. Relatively cheap on site parking compared to other places and lots of free street parking with cameras from the hostel facing the street. All in all, a great hostel.
Stayed in Sept 2025
10
D
Daniel
Male, 25-30, New Zealand
Great place to stay, rooftop is nice. Dorms are great.
Stayed in Sept 2025
8.0
H
Hannah
Couple, 18-24, England
Only stayed for one night but was a good in between travel rest. Really good location and the 4 bed dorm was clean with a nice balcony. Would stay again :))
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Location

47 Brighton Road (cnr of Franklin Street), Highgate Hill, Brisbane, Australia
2.2km from city centre