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Somewhere To Stay Backpackers

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel in Brisbane with an outdoor pool

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Located near Suncorp Stadium, Somewhere To Stay Backpackers offers a lively atmosphere with practical comforts. Relax by the outdoor pool with sun loungers or in the garden. Enjoy the arcade/game room, free WiFi, and laundry facilities for added convenience.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Fan
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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4 Bed Dorm Ensuite Standard | Free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Dorm Ensuite Standard

Highlights

Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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6 Bed Dorm Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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8 Bed Standard Dorm | Free WiFi, bed sheets

8 Bed Standard Dorm

Highlights

Portable fan
8 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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8 Bed Dorm Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

8 Bed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
47 Brighton Road, Highgate Hill, QLD, 4101

What's nearby

  • Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • South Bank Parklands - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Queensland Performing Arts Centre - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • XXXX Brewery - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Suncorp Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • South Bank Station - 15 min walk
  • Brisbane Airport (BNE) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The End - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lokal + Co - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gum Bistro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Catchment Brewing Co - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Club - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Somewhere To Stay Backpackers

Hostel near Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
Close to South Bank Parklands and Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Somewhere To Stay Backpackers provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • A TV in the lobby and a vending machine
Room features
All 61 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Guests should be aware that cats reside at this property
This property is not suitable for guests who are required to quarantine, due to the property's communal areas.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 20 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Somewhere Stay Highgate Hill
Somewhere Stay Hostel Highgate Hill
Somewhere Stay Hostel
Somewhere To Stay Hostel
Somewhere To Stay Backpackers Highgate Hill
Somewhere To Stay Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Somewhere To Stay Backpackers have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Somewhere To Stay Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Somewhere To Stay Backpackers?

Somewhere To Stay Backpackers doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Somewhere To Stay Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:30 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Somewhere To Stay Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Somewhere To Stay Backpackers located?

Located in Highgate Hill, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre and South Bank Parklands. XXXX Brewery and Suncorp Stadium are also within 2 mi (3 km). South Bank Station is 15 minutes by foot and South Brisbane Station is 19 minutes.

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Reviews

Somewhere To Stay Backpackers Reviews

7.2

Good

6.8

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

7.8

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 148 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jayme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rigby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in a private triple room, room was fine, quite spacious! It was tidy and clean, though the bathroom kind of reminded me of a public bathroom (it was private though!). Only stayed one night and didn't use the kitchen so cannot comment on that, though it looked quite packed when we went in to grab some water. There were a lot of people staying here so it looks to be a social place but luckily it wasn't too loud around the rooms. The only thing was that it smelled a little bit of smoke around the property despite the no smoking signs. Additionally, the wifi had trouble reaching our room. Area seemed decent; It was a 15-20 minute walk to the river, lagoon area, and there were lots of places to eat around.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Alex was great and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in a private double room. Very clean. Great airflow. Staff are super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Amenities
Particularly liked ths cooking facilities, well managed and lovely to share meal prep with eight stations.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wataru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything is good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place. Kitchen was great!!! Would stay again!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice Place to Stay and visit Brisbane
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, welcoming staff, clean and comfortable. I'll definitely be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Yingyin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Relatively convenient location and decent cleanliness. But its floor makes a lot of noise when someone walks by. And there's always someone walking by even at 2pm. So it's almost impossible to sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the place is nicely located, minutes walk from Westend restaurants and shops. The private room was very cleaned though had a bar fridge in the room that made a rattling soon all night! also, the other residents were very loud at night till 1 am, they appeared drunk though alcohol is not supposed to be allowed on-premises. so beware who else is staying there at the time, if you want a restful night. I needed an early night as had an early start but did not get much sleep due to the fridge, other residents as well as a loud drilling sound around midnight!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

4/10 Poor

H, Japan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
正直滞在していてあまり面白くなかった。ルームメイトは長期滞在しているのか、部屋はあまりにも汚すぎた。ウェルカムな感じもしなかった。もっといいホステルはほかにたくさんある。
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Two-way Bargain: you get what you pay for

2/5 Star rating. Great location. Laid back style receptionist. Car park is always full however there is sufficient space along the side road. Although the rooms are dated, windows and floor boards squeak and traffic noise tend to flow in, othee guests are quiet and tidy. The bunk beds especially the top ones really are unstable/squeaks/ too small to climb up and down. Sleeping in can be a challenge with daily house keeping entering the room and vacuuming (which is nice to have a free service). Entry up the staircase, there's a strong repulsive smell. Quick and Easy booking/check out service.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great atmosphere, Great people

Stayed one night, loved it, would definately return another time.

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient for my visit to Brisbane

Watch staff carefully in how they dealt with customers, I was most impressed, management should really complientthe staff, especially Sarah

4/10 Poor

Becky, Wales

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very loud until 5am, dirty

Worst hostel ever. Rooms smell and are dingy. 2 bathrooms to whole hostel and one door was always broke and wouldn't close. Didn't get any sleep due to other guest's shouting and laughing until 5am. Apparently there is a night manager who is supposed to stop the noise but didn't see the night manager or hear anyone putting a stop to rude people. If you are looking for a place to be awake for your whole time there choose this place otherwise give it a miss.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

deludente

stanza con lenzuola macchiate e a volte schiamazzi e rumori anche notturni nonostante i cartelli lo proibissero. nessun ascensore

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Bed a bit sagy, TV didn't work, a little noisy at night, but besides that very good

8/10 Good

jodie, Toowoomba

Nice place

There wasn't much parking space rooms were really hot other it was fine as we had a roof over our heads the shuttle bus was great and staff were nice and supportive

8/10 Good

Dan, Taiwan

Liked: Staff & service

Nice, simple, cheap hostel with a nice vibe.

This place is a hostel in every sense of the word. Lots of backpackers, with decent facilities for cooking(though it can be a bit crowded). The staff were great. The room was nothing special, quite spase, but definitely what I paid for. The staff have a great shuttle service to the metro, as well as Roma Street Bus Terminal that is free as well.

10/10 Excellent

Isaac, Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A short stop over.

Such a friendly welcome was the first experience of 'Somewhere to Stay' after the brief formalities I was free to do what ever I pleased, relax and talk with the other friendly travellers, sit back and enjoy a movie anything at all. I love this feeling of safety, fun and being apart of the family of travellers. Good vibes comfy beds and great people.. I'll definitely stay here again. Thank you ☺

8/10 Good

Sally, maleny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

It's fine.

It was fine. The bunk beds were very comfy, sheets clean, etc. Look, its cheap, you can't expect 5 stars. Its fine.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

it was ok...

the room was too small, no windows no air con, only fan. Not good for Brisbane in summer

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