Somewhere To Stay Backpackers

Somewhere To Stay Backpackers is a family-run hostel in Toowong, Brisbane, with a focus on affordable accommodation for international travellers and international students. The hostel has operated since 1989, giving it a long history in Brisbane’s backpacker scene. Its website describes the property as a home away from home, with a relaxed, communal feel shaped by the guests and staff who have passed through over the years.

Accommodation includes shared dormitories with eight, six or four beds, along with private single, twin, double and triple rooms. The site also highlights practical features in some rooms, including lockers, privacy curtains and power sockets for dorm beds. A $20 deposit applies during the stay, and guests must be aged 18 or over. International guests need to provide a valid passport at check-in, while Australian residents need photo identification. The hostel does not accept bookings from local residents in the Greater Brisbane area, and Australian residents are subject to a one-week policy at management’s discretion.

The facilities are designed to make it easy to settle in and meet other travellers. The listed inclusions are Wi-Fi, Netflix, a swimming pool, barbecue area and shuttle bus, with public seating areas for socialising. The property also promotes city views and a location within a short walk of West End, where guests can find cafes, restaurants, supermarkets, banks, pubs, clubs and other local services. Guest testimonials on the site commonly mention the friendly atmosphere, communal spaces, views and proximity to West End markets and transport.

This is best suited to adult international travellers and students looking for hostel accommodation with both dormitory and private-room options. Solo guests may appreciate the shared areas and social setting, while groups of more than four are asked to contact the team directly rather than book online. Guests should also be comfortable with hostel rules, including quiet time after 10pm, no unregistered visitors overnight and using only designated smoking and vaping areas. Check-in is from 2pm and check-out is at 10am, with luggage storage available for early arrivals.