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Located in the center of Brisbane, this hostel offers panoramic river and city views from the rooftop swimming pool. Guests have access to unlimited free Wi-Fi. City Backpackers HQ is only 1312 feet from the Roma Street Transit Center and just 984 feet from the Brisbane River. The property is within walking distance to shopping, bars restaurants and Brisbane's vibrant nightlife. Most rooms at City Backpackers HQ are air-conditioned. Fresh linen and blankets are provided. Facilities include a rooftop garden, fully equipped modern kitchen, media lounge and a guest laundry. Free off-street car parking and free luggage storage are provided. Enjoy your drink on one of the property's terraces, which features sprawling city and river views.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.4
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.3
Value for money
7.4
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
7.0
Low score for Brisbane
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Area info

Amenities of City Backpackers HQ

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Laundry
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Darts
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • Laundry
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Pool is on rooftop
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian

House rules

City Backpackers HQ takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Eftpos American Express Cash City Backpackers HQ accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 1.8% charge when you pay with a credit or debit card.

Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a Union Pay credit card.

Eftpos transactions incur a $0.25 surcharge.

Please note that:

You must show a valid Government issued photo ID and credit card upon check-in.

People wishing to stay in the backpacking dormitory accommodations are required to have with them, a full sized travelers backpack and a passport. A backpack is not required to stay in a single, twin or double room.

City Backpackers HQ has the right to refuse check in if guests are not adhering to the above policy. Group bookings, 8+ people, will need to be approved prior. Has this not been done, check in may be refused.

The latest assisted check in is 12am. Unassisted check in is only available with prior agreed arrangements. Bookings made with arrival after 12am will be marked as a no show and charges are applicable as per the policy of the booking.

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

Please inform City Backpackers HQ of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about City Backpackers HQ

  • City Backpackers HQ is 3,100 feet from the center of Brisbane. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at City Backpackers HQ is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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

  • City Backpackers HQ offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Pool table
    • Ping-pong
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Swimming pool

  • The prices at City Backpackers HQ may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.