| breakfast, parking and an area shuttle are included. this laid-back hostel in the trendy west end is an 11-minute walk from the south bank train station and 1 km from streets beach along the brisbane river. amenities consist of a bar and a 24-hour cafe, along with an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a tennis court and a shared kitchen. private rooms offer tvs, tea and coffeemaking facilities, minifridges and en suite facilities. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. upgraded units add courtyards or balconies. there's a coin-operated laundry. basic mixed-gender and female-only dorms come with free wi-fi; bathrooms are shared
Brisbane Airport 20 min
New Farm Park (16 min)
Sprawling public park featuring grassy expanses, recreational facilities & an arts center. St Helena Island National Park (10 min)
5-level library with floor-to-ceiling windows for river views, plus a writing centre, cafe & Wi-Fi. Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout (18 min)
Scenic mountaintop viewpoint with expansive city views, plus a cafe & restaurant. Museum of Brisbane (10 min)
Tucked away in City Hall, this museum offers historical city exhibits, artwork & a clock tower tour. Brisbane Botanic Gardens (14 min)
56-hectare, subtropical botanic gardens featuring native & exotic plants, plus workshops & events. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary (20 min)
The world's largest koala sanctuary, with a zoo housing Australian native animal species. Story Bridge (9 min)
Pedestrian- & bicycle-friendly bridge offering picturesque views of the city skyline & river. Roma Street Parkland (10 min)
Expansive, acclaimed park featuring contemporary display gardens, waterways & an amphitheater. Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium (14 min)
Planetarium in the Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens with educational shows, exhibits & an observatory. South Bank Visitor Centre (11 min)
Sprawling public park of lawns, gardens & playgrounds, plus a river-swimming beach & a Ferris wheel. Brisbane City Botanic Gardens (12 min)
Landmark botanical garden offering an array of plant life, ponds, picnic areas & a concert venue. Brisbane Museum (11 min)
Museum, reptiles, natural history, and art museum Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park (7 min)
Riverside park offering rock climbing, BBQ areas, public art & views of Brisbane's skyline. Brisbane City Hall (10 min)
Active historic government building with guided tours featuring the clock tower, plus a museum. The Wheel of Brisbane. (11 min)
Enclosed gondolas carry visitors 200 feet into the air day & night for panoramic views of Brisbane. | 
