HI - Brisbane - Brisbane City YHA Hostel is expensive but excellent, thus well worth the money. It's undergoing a renovation and growing in size, due to finish mid-2009, which is good because this hostel is hugely popular. Be sure to book your nights in advance!
The Location
Located on Upper Roma Street six hundred meters from the transit centre it's easy to reach and close to the attractions. All coaches terminate in the transit centre, trains stop there as do most of the local buses. There's no off-street parking available at the hostel and only a limited space out on the street.
YHA Brisbane is about a ten-minute walk to the Queen Street Mall and the leisure district on the Southbank. There's a Coles supermarket across the street and other amenities (post, bank) within a walking distance. The central location comes with a price though -- noise. YHA Brisbane is surrounded by heavy traffic on all sides and close by there's a bridge for trains to cross the river.
Rooms and Bathrooms
YHA Brisbane offers twin/double/family rooms and dorms. This hostel uses key cards for both room and bathroom doors. Dorms have only three or four beds, lockers (bring your own lock), desk and chair, and air con. Rooms are nice and clean, good size and mattresses have mattress protectors.
Bathrooms are located in the middle of the floor and have three toilets and three showers. Showers are very nice, bathrooms clean all in all.
Common Spaces
Common spaces in this hostel include kitchen, seating area/TV room, internet area, and laundry. Luggage storage is available for free. All common areas are brand new, clean, and modern. Kitchen is fully equipped and clean. Reception helps with all your travel questions and books tours.
Summary
True YHA style, this is no party hostel but a clean and safe place to spend your nights in the city. This hostel caters for older travelers who are willing to pay for a quiet night. Everything is new, clean, and well-maintained. Before the extension is ready, YHA Brisbane is still a cozy little place. After June 2009 they have three hundred beds more, a new rooftop pool, indoor and outdoor dining, and entertainment areas.
— Exclusive Hostelz.com Review
May 2009
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