Located in Brisbane (Highgate Hill), Somewhere To Stay Backpackers is within a 15-minute walk of Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre and South Bank Parklands. .This hostel is 2 mi (3.3 km) from XXXX Brewery and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Suncorp Stadium.
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre - 11 min walk
South Bank Parklands - 15 min walk
Queensland Performing Arts Centre - 17 min walk
XXXX Brewery - 4 min drive
University of Queensland - 9 min drive
Getting around
South Bank Station - 15 min walk
Brisbane Airport (BNE) - 27 min drive
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
Adults-only Brisbane hostel in Highgate Hill with free local shuttle
Somewhere To Stay Backpackers offers 61 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 61 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area. Guests can catch a ride on the complimentary shuttle, which operates within 2 km.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge, and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Languages
Dutch, English, German, Spanish, Swedish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Self parking on site (AUD 10 per day)
Limited on-site parking
Free local area shuttle up to 2 km
Free train station pick-up shuttle
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in a common area
Things to do
Bike parking
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
Front-desk safe
Library
Vending machine
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Garden
Picnic area
Pool sunloungers
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
More
Designated smoking areas
TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Bathroom
Shower
Towels
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
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 percent 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.
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
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Self parking fee: AUD 10 per day
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
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
Somewhere To Stay Backpackers Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Great place to stay, welcoming staff, clean and comfortable. I'll definitely be staying again.
Christine
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
4/10 Poor
Yingyin
4 Jul 2022
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.
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!!
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.
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
6/10 Okay
MAN KIT
2 Jul 2015
MAN KIT
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
16 May 2015
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
Verified traveller
8/10 Good
jodie, Toowoomba
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
8/10 Good
Dan, Taiwan
16 Feb 2015
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.
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
8/10 Good
Sally, maleny
22 Jan 2015
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.
Sally
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
11 Jan 2015
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