Yellow Submarine Backpackers

Very poor, bad experience
I stayed there with three friends -- we told them were were gonna check in late. so they told me they would leave a key out (and they didnt). after standing out in the cold for two hours or so, a guest let us in. when the staff showed us our room she told me that it was strange us staying there because they normally only take International guests. i was like are you joking, and she was serious. rooms were crap. we didnt sleep any of the night because the people next door were having a party at 3 a.m. -- price was cheap but i should have slept in the gutter. would strongly suggest people stay away from this hostel.

Staff was good, but owner sucked (told me where to park and I got a ticket, when I mentioned that he should be more careful telling people where to park, he raised his voice at me and told me to stop being a crybaby). Pretty rundown. Fun guests, but there are other places in town, why bother?

Had an amazing time at this place, I went back at lease three times during my twelve months in Oz between April '05 and April '06. It may not be the most attractive place, but you're staying in a hostel not the Ritz! Everyone there made my stay the best experience of my life.

its great to see this hostel hasnt changed. i stayed there for three months in 1999 even ended up working there. got some great jobs too its definitely not the ritz but a once in a lifetime experience.

I stayed at the Yellow Sub for one week and it wasn't long enough. The staff were friendly and had many suggestions on finding jobs and things to do in Brisbane. The rooms were clean and the beds were comfortable. There is a great pool in the back to laze around sunny days and the chilling area is unique and inviting. Prices are comparable to every other hostel in Brisbane -- beleive me, I checked. I would recommend this hostel to anyone coming to Brisbane -- its fun, clean and comfortable.

The Yellow Sub is overpriced, but the people are great. I stayed there for five to six months and had a blast meeting all my great friends. The place might be rundown, overpriced and have crap owners but if you want to stay somewhere that feels like home where you meet great people and have a good time, this is where you need to be. (I was the local resident, who knew all.) The job club is stupid.

I came to this hostel for two weeks and ended up staying for months! Judy is a saint and looks after all us wandering backpackers, and ok it's not the poshest hostel in the world but it has soul. Come here and you'll make friends you'll never forget, and have great fun! Don't miss it.

I think this may have been a great hostel in its day, but I think its heyday may be over. The place is pretty filthy (rats in the kitchen!), poorly run and there were a couple of thefts while we stayed there in one week! Not recommended.

While the staff are (mostly) friendly, this doesn't make up for the state of the place. The kitchens were filthy, although this is probably to do with some of the "characters" staying there. The bathrooms are skanky, too, and only have a flimsy shower curtain which ensures no privacy whatsoever. I booked for four days but managed to escape after one.

I loved this hostel. The rooms reminded me of student houses, painted yellow, with wooden furniture of the same color, and pink sheets. The whole place had a lovely warm, chilled-out vibe. The location was okay — pretty near good bars and restaurants and a 20-minute walk into the center.

Hey guys! It's been a while since I stayed at the Yellow Sub. But let me tell you that I had a great time there and I miss you guys heaps! I'll be back one day: hopefully in the near future. Keep it up Judy, you rock!!

This place has great people and a great atmosphere.

I lived here for two months, I came to see if there was any work available and ended up working in reception. This is the best place I have been to in Australia. I met some great friends here whom I know I will always stay in contact with. We had fancy dress parties, which were the best. Judy is lovely. She was great to work for (maybe too much cleaning!)!! But I miss the Yellow Sub and hope one day I can go back.

I stayed there for 5 months in 1997 and it was fabulous then. It is great to hear that it is still a great place to stay!!! And yes, Judy was always a big help for jobs!!! I am happy to know that it is still alive!!!

I stayed in the Sub for five weeks and had a great time! It has a great laid back atmosphere and there's free food on Sunday! It's clean and a great place to meet people because there are lots of long-term guests. It's close to the city center as well. Judy can help you get a job and she is a genuine sweetheart. Don't miss this place when you stay in Brisbane!!!