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Gonow Family Backpackers Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel convenient to South Bank Parklands

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In the heart of Brisbane, Gonow Family Backpackers Hostel offers a warm welcome with self-serve breakfast and free in-room WiFi. Enjoy the garden, unwind on the terrace, or connect with others by the lobby TV. Helpful staff and laundry facilities make this hostel near Suncorp Stadium feel like home.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Free self parking

Room options

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Bed Mixed Dorm | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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4 Bed Mixed Dorm | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Female Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

8 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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7.8 out of 10, Good, 270 reviews
The price is CNY706
CNY776 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
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About the neighborhood

Map
147 Vulture Street, West End, QLD, 4101

What's nearby

  • Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Queensland Performing Arts Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • South Bank Parklands - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Treasury Building - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Queen Street Mall - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Brisbane Airport (BNE) - 26 min drive
  • South Bank Station - 12 min walk
  • South Brisbane Station - 14 min walk
  • Brisbane Roma Street Station - 29 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Burrow - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Insane Acai Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brisbane Brewing Co - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lokal + Co - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Catchment Brewing Co - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Gonow Family Backpackers Hostel

Gonow Family Backpackers Hostel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre and South Bank Parklands. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and self-serve breakfast daily between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 22 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 7:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (17 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Barbecue grills

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Bicycle parking

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: AUD 20.00 per stay

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 24 2023 to February 10 2027 (dates subject to change).

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, JCB International, Union Pay

Also known as

Gonow Family Backpackers Hostel West End
Gonow Family Backpackers West End
Gonow Family Backpackers
Gonow Family Backpackers Hostel West End
Gonow Family Backpackers Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Gonow Family Backpackers Hostel currently open?

This property is closed from October 24 2023 to February 10 2027 (dates subject to change).

Does Gonow Family Backpackers Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Gonow Family Backpackers Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Gonow Family Backpackers Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Gonow Family Backpackers Hostel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Gonow Family Backpackers Hostel?

Check-in start time: 7:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Gonow Family Backpackers Hostel and nearby?

Gonow Family Backpackers Hostel has a garden.

What's the area around Gonow Family Backpackers Hostel like?

Gonow Family Backpackers Hostel is a short 9-minute walk from Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre and 11 minutes' walk from South Bank Parklands.

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Reviews

Gonow Family Backpackers Hostel Reviews

6.6

Good

6.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

6.8

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Good

You have what you paid!

It's cheap hostel in We End but you will get what you paid. Just don't expect much of $16 per night. At least you can have a car parking for free if you have one. There are 2 buildings of the hostel, White and Green, it seems the Green one is for the people who live there for ages but the White one is for new guests. But yeah seems most of people who staying in the hostel have been here a ages. *** the booking website said that you've already paid for the first night or what but the true is you've not. So you have to pay the whole amount on the spot. *** Once you show up and you feel not okay to stay just find the new one cause you can.
14-night trip

4/10 Fair

Cheap and a little nasty

The manager was very good and looked after us in regard to the price. The sheets and towels were clean though the rest of the building was a little dirty.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good place to stay! Nice staff and nice guests!! Will definitely come back!
Lang, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

친절하고 저렴한가격이긴하나 청결도는 낮음
4-night trip

2/10 Poor

I booked this hostel due to the location and the recent reviews... IT WAS A MISTAKE. Upon check in the staff was rude and unfriendly, if I had realised I had not paid for it yet I would of went somewhere else. The way the hostel was upon entry was that bad. Upon checkin the guy was very pushy and the ‘rules’ are crazy. The wifi did not work while we were there. The sleeping: the mattresses are typical hostel and hard, however they are yellow. The pillows are stained and the blankets were so gross we did not use them. The room itself looked like it hadn’t been cleaned, ever. The bathrooms: RUN!! The mild that is around the floors, up the walls and on the wooden door to the bathroom makes you feel dirtier then when you went in. The entire time we were there, they were not cleaned once. It is a shame because they look like they have been redone but it is crazy. Besides the cleanliness, which is horrible and quite frankly gross and none existent, the noise is loud. With all the rules you’d expect them to enforce the quiet times which they don’t. Go across the street for cheaper and a MUCH BETTER experience. DO NOT GO HERE.
3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Definitely not worth it! Dirty

Dirty and old hostel. Crew comes into the room without knocking on the door. Crew is rude and unfriendly.
Sven, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Give it a chance

My Uber pulled into the hostel directly opposite and I was impressed, then realised my hostel was the one on the other side of the road and was very disappointed - it looked like it should be in a ghetto somewhere. Lots of graffitti on the outside as a welcome, the building looked really old and tired, no clear sign as to where reception was, or indeed that it was the hostel I was staying at, and lots of “lock your door” signs everywhere. When I found reception, posters warning abouts the local “thief” were my welcome! Not great so far, but the bed was clean, although extremely noisy, most beds in the room woke everyone up as people moved in their sleep, air con and WiFi were amazing though, and value for money was pretty good I guess. Staff are really friendly. Toilets and showers were gross, although they were cleaned during my stay I don’t think they have had a deep clean since they opened. Overall great for a night or 2 to save money but hostel opposite looked more appealing!
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff was very friendly. Bed was comfortable but a bit noisy.
2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Very dirty. No sink near the toilets towash your hands. Looks like it hasn't been cleaned in years.
Tony, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Was simple and neat for the price. Friendly staff and guests. Bathroom facilities were lacking, regards showers and sinks.
ErFeigglerDurf, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

the atmosphere there is great, totally recommend it!
Godfrey, 8-night trip

6/10 Good

Quiet and homey.

Decent spot, close to shops and transport links. Friendly and helpful staff, comfortable dorm with both AC and fans. Generally a bit 'tired' and run down in appearance lacking some of the facilities of similarly priced alternatives. WiFi ok when it worked properly... Frequently 'no connection', poor signal and/or limited bandwidth however.
Richard, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Okay

Okay for.solo.travellers
Matth, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Rude and useless

1. They had no record of my wotif booking when I arrived (I had the email confirmation, so not my error). 2. They wouldn't let me check in anyway because I didn't have my passport. This fact was not evident ANYWHERE in the booking process. When I mentioned this, I was told haughtily by the boy at reception that well I agreed to it with the terms and conditions (which I'm fairly confident he's never read, and agreeing to terms and conditions when booking online - really?). No "sorry" and "we should look in to that so this doesn't happen again".
Jo, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

샤 워 시 설 은 만 족 스 러 웠 으 나 침 실 이 나 다 른 곳 은 기 대 하 지 않 는 게 좋 다 그 냥 싼 맛 이 다 다
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place, nice kitchen with free rice
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Originally planned to stay for 2 weeks but extended to 5. Stayed in a twin room very safe and secure, staff are friendly, good cooking space.
Gillian, 14-night trip

4/10 Fair

Very small kitchen, gets very busy. Have a system where it have to hand your keys over to get mugs, cutlery etc. Rooms are very basic - bed, hangers no where to store anything. Only one shower worth using between about 10 rooms as other one is a wet room with nowhere dry to put clothes and towel.
7-night trip

6/10 Good

Get what you pay for.

Arrived at the hostel which has a massive gate, great for security, but was harder to find the entrance since it was in the back and we didn't know if it was a personal house or the hostel. The staff were very friendly and helpful, but the room was tiny and there was green stuff on the wall, looked like vomit. The beds were metal frames which were ok, but squeaked with the slightest movement which got very annoying and the walls were paper thin. We had a room right next to the common area on the deck and when we had to go to bed early it is hard when you hear everyone laughing and talking all night. The experience wasn't terrible, but you get what you pay for.

8/10 Very good

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Cp值中上

6/10 Good

2/10 Poor

Simon, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Totsuka, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Kyoung, 1-night trip