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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 in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

Private Parking Available On Site


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Property practices

This property told us they've 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
7.7
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.2
Free WiFi
7.4
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Tj
    Canada Canada
    The pool was amazing, location is decent. But you do have to be prepared to walk a bit. The proximity to the South Bank parklands is very nice though. The staff were constantly cleaning bathrooms and the kitchen which was lovely.
  • Alison
    Australia Australia
    Great location near cafes and free loop bus. Friendly staff. Free pancakes for breakfast one day!
  • Nattapong
    Thailand Thailand
    the place was nice and clean. staffs here are very friendly and helpful

Area info

Amenities of Somewhere To Stay Backpackers

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Laundry
  • BBQ facilities
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Evening entertainment
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Ping-pong
  • Game room
Food & Drink
  • Snack bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs AUD 10 per day.
  • Street parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Open all year
  • Saltwater pool
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Swedish

House rules

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

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM

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

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 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

Cribs and extra beds aren't 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
Must-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 accommodations.

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.

People wishing to stay in the backpacking dormitory accommodations are required to have with them, a full sized travelers 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 ID 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 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.

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's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Somewhere To Stay Backpackers

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

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

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Game room
    • Ping-pong
    • Canoeing
    • Evening entertainment
    • Walking tours
    • Swimming pool
    • Bicycle rental
    • Movie nights

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

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