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Brisbane a popular backpacker destination.

Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, is a cosmopolitan and lively city that is home to many different types of scenery, including skyscrapers, parkland and even an artificial beach, it is also known as a river city, but is also close to the coast.

Brisbane also gives easy access to a number of attractions as well as the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast. The city has a population of 1.8 million people and is Australia’s third largest city. It manages to retain a relaxed country feel devoid of the hustle and bustle of Sydney and Melbourne.

The majority of the backpacker hostels can be found in Fortitude Valley, New Farm, Paddington, Petrie Terrace and the West End.The city has alot of Theatres including the Lyric Theatre and the Playhouse Theatre which are part of the Queensland Performing Arts Centre located at South Bank. The area of South Bank is popular with backpackers and locals, especially for its parkland and man made lagoon area popular with all ages. The city and surrounding suburbs have a cosmopolitan feel with a vibrant street cafe scene and a great climate. It is also centrally located between the tourist areas of the Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast. There are also two large sand islands located directly off the coast these are called North Stradbroke and Moreton Island.

Backpacker Accommodation

Brisbane Backpackers Resort
110 Vulture St, West End
Phone (07) 3844 9956
Check out their daily updated
Job Folder at reception

City Backpackers
380 Upper Roma St
Phone (07) 3211 3221

Cloud 9 Backpackers
350 Upper Roma St
Phone (07) 3236 2333

Palace Backpackers
308 Edward St
Phone (07) 3211 2433

City YHA Hostel
392 Upper Roma St
Phone (07) 3236 1004

Prince Consort Backpackers
230 Wickham St
Fortitude Valley, QLD, 4006
Freecall 1800 225 005

Bunk Backpackers
11 -21 Gipps St
Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006
Phone (07) 3257 3644

Valley Backpackers
14- 20/20 Constance St
Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006
Phone (07) 3257 3851

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