Brisbane
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Dorm beds in Brisbane, Australia range from $23 to $122/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound tracks 19 properties. Cheapest upcoming dates: Aug 23, Aug 24, Aug 25.
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Hostel prices in Brisbane, Australia
A typical dorm night in Brisbane runs about $24.
At $23/night and up, Brisbane is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Australia.
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Hostels we track in Brisbane
- Bunk Brisbane 8.4 · 5,619 reviews
- City Backpackers HQ 8.3 · 3,012 reviews
- YHA Brisbane City 8.5 · 2,576 reviews
- Summer House Brisbane 7.9 · 2,376 reviews
- Chill Backpackers 7.3 · 1,849 reviews
- Somewhere to Stay Backpackers 7.3 · 1,276 reviews
- Breeze Lodge 8.5 · 880 reviews
- Roamer Brisbane 7.9 · 749 reviews
- Brisbane Quarters 8.2 · 548 reviews
- Tequila Sunrise Podstel Brisbane 9.5 · 280 reviews
- LyLo Brisbane 8.7 · 222 reviews
- Habitat Backpackers 6.8 · 120 reviews
Local knowledge for Brisbane
Where to stay
Fortitude Valley clusters most of the budget beds within a few blocks of Brunswick Street and the Valley train station, which makes late-night arrivals straightforward. South Bank is a quieter alternative that puts you next to the free Parklands pools and the Gallery of Modern Art, though hostels there tend to run a few dollars more per night.
Getting around
- The free CityHopper ferry connects South Bank, the CBD, Kangaroo Point, Howard Smith Wharves, and New Farm. Ride it instead of paying for a CityCat and you get a full river loop at no cost.
- Davies Park Market in West End runs Saturday mornings and has cheap cooked food stalls alongside produce. Cross the Goodwill Bridge from South Bank and you are there in ten minutes. Far better value than anything on Stanley Street Plaza.
- Book at least two weeks out for any weekend in September. Brisbane Festival fills the Valley and South Bank hostels with people who planned far in advance, and last-minute beds either disappear or spike.
When to go
February through May is the quietest stretch for hostel prices. Rates climb in September during Brisbane Festival and again in January when school holidays push demand across the whole city.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hostel in Brisbane cost per night?
Dorm beds in Brisbane currently range from $23 to $122/night based on the next 3 months of availability.
When are the cheapest dates to book a hostel in Brisbane?
Based on current data, the cheapest upcoming dates for hostels in Brisbane are August 23, August 24, August 25.
How many hostels does HostelHound track in Brisbane?
HostelHound currently tracks 19 hostels in Brisbane, Australia.
Is Brisbane affordable compared to other hostel cities in Australia?
Brisbane is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Australia, with dorm prices starting from $23/night.
Where do backpackers stay in Brisbane?
Fortitude Valley clusters most of the budget beds within a few blocks of Brunswick Street and the Valley train station, which makes late-night arrivals straightforward. South Bank is a quieter alternative that puts you next to the free Parklands pools and the Gallery of Modern Art, though hostels there tend to run a few dollars more per night.
What is the best time of year to visit Brisbane?
February through May is the quietest stretch for hostel prices. Rates climb in September during Brisbane Festival and again in January when school holidays push demand across the whole city.