| ranging from private rooms to mixed-gender or female-only dorms, the low-key quarters offer free wi-fi. an airport shuttle, live entertainment and organized activities are available. this laid-back hostel is a 7-minute walk from trains at roma street station, 6 km from brisbane city botanic gardens, and 2 km from the queensland museum and science centre. other amenities include a cafe, an outdoor pool and a bar, plus a lounge and guest laundry facilities. some have air-conditioning, bunk beds and/or minifridges. there's also a terrace, a communal kitchen and karaoke. bathrooms are shared or private. linens are provided. parking is free. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Brisbane Airport 19 min
South Bank Visitor Centre (7 min)
Sprawling public park of lawns, gardens & playgrounds, plus a river-swimming beach & a Ferris wheel. Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park (8 min)
Riverside park offering rock climbing, BBQ areas, public art & views of Brisbane's skyline. Brisbane Botanic Gardens (11 min)
56-hectare, subtropical botanic gardens featuring native & exotic plants, plus workshops & events. Museum of Brisbane (12 min)
Tucked away in City Hall, this museum offers historical city exhibits, artwork & a clock tower tour. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary (17 min)
The world's largest koala sanctuary, with a zoo housing Australian native animal species. The Wheel of Brisbane. (16 min)
Enclosed gondolas carry visitors 200 feet into the air day & night for panoramic views of Brisbane. Brisbane Museum (7 min)
Museum, reptiles, natural history, and art museum Brisbane City Hall (12 min)
Active historic government building with guided tours featuring the clock tower, plus a museum. Story Bridge (9 min)
Pedestrian- & bicycle-friendly bridge offering picturesque views of the city skyline & river. New Farm Park (16 min)
Sprawling public park featuring grassy expanses, recreational facilities & an arts center. St Helena Island National Park (11 min)
5-level library with floor-to-ceiling windows for river views, plus a writing centre, cafe & Wi-Fi. Roma Street Parkland (9 min)
Expansive, acclaimed park featuring contemporary display gardens, waterways & an amphitheater. Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout (15 min)
Scenic mountaintop viewpoint with expansive city views, plus a cafe & restaurant. Brisbane City Botanic Gardens (8 min)
Landmark botanical garden offering an array of plant life, ponds, picnic areas & a concert venue. Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium (11 min)
Planetarium in the Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens with educational shows, exhibits & an observatory. | 
