Brisbane Hostel Prices

How much do hostels in Brisbane cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Brisbane, Australia range from $23 to $191/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 21 hostels.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $23.

At $23/night and up, Brisbane is a mid-range hostel destination in Australia.

How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 16 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-10-06T18:53:50.544Z.

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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 do hostels in Brisbane cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $23. Dorm beds currently range from $23 to $191/night across the next 3 months of availability.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Brisbane?

HostelHound currently tracks 21 hostels in Brisbane, Australia.

Is Brisbane affordable compared to other hostel cities in Australia?

Brisbane is a mid-range hostel destination 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.