Highgate Hill stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Highgate Hill hostel, you'll find Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre and South Bank Parklands. XXXX Brewery and Suncorp Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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
Suncorp Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
XXXX Brewery - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
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 hostel near Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
As a guest of Somewhere To Stay Backpackers, you'll find an outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace. WiFi is free in public spaces. Somewhere To Stay Backpackers also features a vending machine, a garden, and a picnic area.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Brisbane hostel.
1 building
61 guestrooms or units
3 levels
Poolside lounge chairs
Coffee in lobby
Self-service laundry
Front desk (limited hours)
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Library
Terrace
Garden
Outdoor picnic space
Television in lobby
Smoking in designated areas
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 on request.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
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
The property charges 1 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Guests should be aware that cats reside at this property
This property is not suitable for guests who are required to quarantine, due to the property's communal areas.
Renovations and closures
The property will be renovating from April 28 2025 to June 30 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Exterior
Swimming pool
Renovation work will only be conducted on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets 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.
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
Deposit: AUD 20 per person, per stay
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1 percent
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy. A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in. Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. 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 Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
We should mention
This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
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.