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If you are planning to backpack Brisbane, then this page provides information on what backpacker hostels are available here. The page also provides a description of Brisbane City Centre, information on how to get around and contact details of the local visitor information centre.
backpacking Brisbane
The city centre is a modern central business district (CBD) and shopping area. Queen Street Mall is the main shopping area, which consists of a large pedestrian mall and adjacent shopping complexes. The CBD area is also one of the main areas for nightlife and there are many great pubs and nightclubs to choose from.
backpack Brisbane
Brisbane River and city skyline
Photographer: Paul Ewart
Courtesy Tourism Queensland
Other places worth visiting in the city centre include; the Botanical Gardens and Parliament House. Also, just across the river are the South Bank Parklands and the Queensland Cultural Centre. In the parklands you will find a great outdoor swimming pool, many cafes and restaurants, markets, wildlife sanctuary and many other activities. The Cultural Centre includes the city’s main art gallery, museum and theatre complex.
 
Brisbane backpacker hostels
City Backpackers
380 Upper Roma St
Brisbane, QLD 4000
Phone (07) 3211 3221


Cloud 9 Backpackers
350 Upper Roma St
Brisbane, QLD 4000
Phone (07) 3236 2333


Tinbilly Travellers
466 George St
Brisbane, QLD 4000
Phone (07) 3238 5888


Palace Backpackers
308 Edward St
Brisbane, QLD 4000
Phone (07) 3211 2433

Brisbane City YHA Hostel
392 Upper Roma St
Brisbane, QLD 4000
Phone (07) 3236 1004

Irish Murphy's - Brisbane
Cnr George & Elizabeth Sts
Brisbane, QLD 4000
Phone (07) 3221 4377
Backpacker Banana Bender
118 Petrie Tce
Brisbane, QLD 4000
Phone (07) 3367 1157

 
Brisbane public transport
Brisbane has an extensive public transport system, which includes, buses, trains and ferries. You can access information about these services at this link or phone
13 12 30

Brisbane visitor information centre
Brisbane Visitor Centre Cnr Albert and Queen Streets, Brisbane
Phone: (07) 3006 6290
Click here to e-mail
 
 
 
 
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