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Located in the heart of Brisbane's West End, surrounded by 100's of cheap cafes, bars, and restaurants we are only a short stroll to City Beach at South Bank and the Brisbane CBD. The adventure starts here!!! Somewhere to Stay Backpackers is a unique resort style Queenslander house with gardens, large pool and cool veranda's for you to relax on, chill out, enjoy your meal or a drink and take in the BEST city views in Brisbane!!! The pool and garden areas offer lounge chairs, hammocks, outdoor games and last but not least... the warm Queensland sun. We are a 5 min walk from the coolest cultural district of Brisbane - West End - including 100’s cafes, cheap restaurants, bars and clubs. We have a variety of clean comfortable rooms and provide free Wi-Fi, free coffee & tea, free local shuttle bus (Subject to availability).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

Private parking available on-site


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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.2
Free WiFi
7.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Maddison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fun, social atmosphere in a Queenslander style building. Good hostel for long termers and short term visitors. Plenty of space and large communal areas. Clean, hygienic bathrooms and a large newly renovated kitchen. SWTS is really well managed by...
  • Elena
    Germany Germany
    This hostel really surprised me!:) As I read earlier reviews I did not really expect much, but the hostel turned out to be one of the best hostels I've ever been to. The room I stayed in was freshly renovated with an ensuite restroom and had beds...
  • Karl
    I was totally impressed staying here Clean Tidy Friendly staff Beautifully kept place Pool was refreshing Great location Good spot!

Property surroundings

Facilities of Somewhere To Stay Backpackers

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Laundry
  • BBQ facilities
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Movie nights
  • Evening entertainment
  • Table tennis
  • Games room
Food & Drink
  • Snack bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs AUD 10 per day.
  • Street parking
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Services
  • Shuttle service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Adult only
  • Minimarket on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Open all year
  • Salt-water pool
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Dutch

House rules

Somewhere To Stay Backpackers takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 00:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash Somewhere To Stay Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Bookings for greater than 14 days need to be approved prior or may be refused. Different policies apply to bookings of 15 days or more.

Group bookings (6+ people) need to be approved prior or may be refused. Different policies and fees apply to group bookings.

Guests are required to show valid Government issued photo identification and credit card upon check-in.

Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property is not suitable for Quarantine or Isolation accommodation.

This property is located in a residential area and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

Please note that there is a surcharge that applies to all card payments.

Persons wishing to stay in the backpacking dormitory accommodation are required to have with them, a full sized travellers backpack and a passport.

A deposit of AUD $20 per guest is required on arrival. You can be reimbursed on check-out, subject to an inspection of the property.

Please note on-site parking is available for an additional charge, and limited subject to availability.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Somewhere To Stay Backpackers in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

This property is located in a residential area and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Somewhere To Stay Backpackers

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Somewhere To Stay Backpackers offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Games room
    • Table tennis
    • Evening entertainment
    • Swimming Pool
    • Movie nights

  • Check-in at Somewhere To Stay Backpackers is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Somewhere To Stay Backpackers is 1.1 miles from the centre of Brisbane. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Somewhere To Stay Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.