Located in the centre 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 400 metres from the Roma Street Transit Centre and just 300 metres 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, full-size swimming pool, multiple bathrooms and showers, cinema room, sunbathing area, fully equipped modern kitchen, and guest laundry facilities. Parking is available subject to availability, and short-term and long-term luggage storage facilities are provided, subject to fees. Enjoy a coffee at City HQ Café on one of the property's terraces, which features sprawling city and river views.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they 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
8.7
Facilities
7.4
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.2
Value for money
7.4
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
7.0
Low score for Brisbane
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Property surroundings

Facilities of City Backpackers HQ

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Laundry
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Movie nights
  • Darts
  • Table tennis
  • Billiards
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
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)
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Laundry
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Adult only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • 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 14:00 to 23:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

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
Need-to-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.

Persons wishing to stay in the backpacking dormitory accommodation 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 identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about City Backpackers HQ

  • The prices at City Backpackers HQ may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

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

    • Billiards
    • Table tennis
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Movie nights
    • Swimming Pool

  • City Backpackers HQ is 1,050 yards from the centre of Brisbane. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at City Backpackers HQ is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

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