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Gonow Family Backpackers Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, near XXXX Brewery

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Twin Bed Mixed Dorm | View from room
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Gonow Family Backpackers Hostel in central Brisbane offers self-serve breakfast, free in-room WiFi, a garden, terrace, and lobby TV area. Helpful staff and convenient laundry facilities create a homey atmosphere near Suncorp Stadium.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included

Room options

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Bed Mixed Dorm | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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4 Bed Mixed Dorm | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Female Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

8 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
147 Vulture Street, West End, QLD, 4101

What's nearby

  • Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Queensland Performing Arts Centre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • South Bank Parklands - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • XXXX Brewery - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Suncorp Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • South Bank Station - 12 min walk
  • Brisbane Airport (BNE) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lokal + Co - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Catchment Brewing Co - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brisbane Brewing Co - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪West End Coffee House - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Gonow Family Backpackers Hostel

Hostel near Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
Close to South Bank Parklands and Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Gonow Family Backpackers Hostel provides free self-serve breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Secured bicycle storage, a vending machine, and luggage storage
  • A TV in the lobby, a front-desk safe, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Gonow Family Backpackers Hostel include thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Communal kitchens, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 7:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 24 2023 to February 10 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 17 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 20.00 per stay

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Gonow Family Backpackers Hostel West End
Gonow Family Backpackers West End
Gonow Family Backpackers
Gonow Family Backpackers Hostel West End
Gonow Family Backpackers Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Gonow Family Backpackers Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Gonow Family Backpackers Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gonow Family Backpackers Hostel?

Check-in start time: 7:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Gonow Family Backpackers Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Gonow Family Backpackers Hostel located?

Located in West End, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre and South Bank Parklands. Queensland Performing Arts Centre and Queen Street Mall are also within 1 mi (2 km). South Bank Station is 12 minutes by foot and South Brisbane Station is 18 minutes.

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