Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
South Bank Parklands - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Queensland Performing Arts Centre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
XXXX Brewery - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
University of Queensland - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
Getting around
Brisbane Airport (BNE) - 27 min drive
South Bank Station - 15 min walk
South Brisbane Station - 19 min walk
Park Road Station - 30 min walk
Free local area shuttle
Free train station pickup
Restaurants
The Burrow - 6 min walk
Lokal + Co - 5 min walk
The Catchment Brewing Co - 5 min walk
You Came Again - 4 min walk
Bosc - 7 min walk
About this property
Somewhere To Stay Backpackers
Somewhere To Stay Backpackers offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre and South Bank Parklands. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, or take advantage of nearby hiking/biking trails. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.
Languages
Dutch, English, German, Spanish, Swedish
At a glance
Hotel size
61 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:30 AM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 1 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
This property is not suitable for guests who are required to quarantine, due to the property's communal areas.
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum guest age is 18
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site self-parking (AUD 10 per day)
On-site parking is limited
Transfers
Free train station pickup*
Off-site
Free area shuttle within 2 km
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Caters to adults only
Property amenities
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in a common area
Barbecue grills
What to do
Beach nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Pool loungers
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Library
Television in common areas
An outdoor pool
Bike parking
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 1 per cent
Parking
Self-parking costs AUD 10 per day
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
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.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Somewhere To Stay Backpackers does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Somewhere To Stay Backpackers?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Somewhere To Stay Backpackers?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Somewhere To Stay Backpackers?
Yes. Self-parking costs AUD 10 per day. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Somewhere To Stay Backpackers?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:30 AM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Somewhere To Stay Backpackers?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Treasury Casino (4-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Somewhere To Stay Backpackers and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and rock climbing. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hostel's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around Somewhere To Stay Backpackers like?
Somewhere To Stay Backpackers is a short 11-minute walk from Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre and 15 minutes' walk from South Bank Parklands.
Somewhere To Stay Backpackers Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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6.6/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
9.8/10
Amenities
6.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
14 Apr 2024
Everything is good
Wataru
Wataru, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
19 Feb 2024
Amazing place. Kitchen was great!!! Would stay again!!!
Owen
Owen, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
30 Jan 2023
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Ron
Ron, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 Oct 2022
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Jul 2022
Great place to stay, welcoming staff, clean and comfortable. I'll definitely be staying again.
Christine
Christine, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
4 Jul 2022
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.
Yingyin
Yingyin, 3-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Dec 2021
Very friendly and helpful staff
Malcolm
Malcolm, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
22 May 2021
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review
6/10 Good
18 Apr 2021
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!!
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
26 Jul 2020
Verified traveller
7-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 Mar 2020
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
30 Nov 2018
Aurora
Aurora, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
27 Apr 2017
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.
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Dec 2016
Great atmosphere, Great people
Stayed one night, loved it, would definately return another time.
Verified traveller
Verified Lastminute guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Sept 2016
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
Peter
Verified Wotif guest review
4/10 Fair
2 Aug 2016
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.
Becky
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
2 Jul 2015
MAN KIT
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
16 May 2015
Bed a bit sagy, TV didn't work, a little noisy at night, but besides that very good
Verified traveller
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
10 Mar 2015
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
jodie
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
16 Feb 2015
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.
Dan
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Feb 2015
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 ☺
Isaac
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
22 Jan 2015
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.
Sally
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
11 Jan 2015
it was ok...
the room was too small, no windows no air con, only fan. Not good for Brisbane in summer