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Cheapest monthApril
Most expensive monthMay
Top rated by travelersBrisbane Quarters, $1,704
Cheapest bed foundAztec Share Accommodation 133 Beckett Road, $909

Finding cheap hotels in Brisbane: FAQs

According to our pricing calendar data, you can score the cheapest bed in April.
No! Hostels are a great option for anyone looking for a budget stay. These days, hostels in Brisbane are full of digital nomads and tourists of all ages.
Yes. Party hostels and youth hostels with 20-person dorms do still exist in most cities, but so do ultra-modern boutique hostels with plenty of private rooms, cozy bars, and even swimming pools. These kinds of hostels are popular with solo travelers over 30.
Since you’ll be surrounded by likeminded travelers, hostels are always the safest (and most sociable!) places to stay in Brisbane. You’ll meet new friends to go out with, share tips and advice on how to get around, and find out if there are any unsafe places to avoid. Most major Brisbane hostels even have female-only dorms. And if you’re worried about your belongings, don’t be — you can lock them away in a padlocked locker or safe while you’re out exploring.
Yes! Hostels in Brisbane generally tend to be the most budget-friendly option in Brisbane. Not only can you get a bed for as little as $909 per night, you can also cook your own food in the hostel kitchen.
Other backpackers rated Brisbane Quarters, Chill Backpackers, and City Backpackers HQ as the best hostels in central Brisbane for value, cleanliness, and comfort.