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Gonow Family Backpackers Hostel

2.0 star property
A peaceful garden oasis awaits travelers at this vibrant Brisbane hostel, where friends gather around barbecue grills just steps from South Bank Parklands

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Gonow Family Backpackers Hostel in central Brisbane offers self-serve breakfast, free in-room WiFi, a garden, terrace, and lobby TV area. Helpful staff and convenient laundry facilities create a homey atmosphere near Suncorp Stadium.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Room options

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Female Dorm

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

8 Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

West End, a neighbourhood in Brisbane, is home to Gonow Family Backpackers Hostel. XXXX Brewery and Brisbane International Cruise Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Brisbane Showgrounds and Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Suncorp Stadium or The Gabba. Visit our Brisbane travel guide
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147 Vulture Street, West End, QLD, 4101

What's nearby

  • Queensland Performing Arts Centre which includes interior views, performance art and theatre scenes
    Queensland Performing Arts Centre
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Southbank Parklands showing a city, a beach and general coastal views
    South Bank Parklands
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Treasury Casino featuring night scenes
    Treasury Building
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mater Private Hospital Brisbane
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • South Bank Station
    12 min walk
  • Brisbane Airport (BNE)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Boundary Hotel
    6 min walk
  • The Burrow
    5 min walk
  • Archive Beer Boutique
    5 min walk
  • Jungle
    4 min walk
  • Insane Acai Bar
    5 min walk

About this property

Gonow Family Backpackers Hostel

Hostel near Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
Close to South Bank Parklands, Gonow Family Backpackers Hostel provides free self-service breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A TV in reception, luggage storage and a vending machine
  • Secured bike storage, a front desk safe and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at Gonow Family Backpackers Hostel include thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Communal kitchens, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10 AM

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

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 17 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 20.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is 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 pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Gonow Family Backpackers Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gonow Family Backpackers Hostel?

Check-in start time: 7:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Gonow Family Backpackers Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Gonow Family Backpackers Hostel located?

Located in West End, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre and South Bank Parklands. Suncorp Stadium and XXXX Brewery are also within 2 miles (3 km). South Bank Station is 12 minutes by foot and South Brisbane Station is 14 minutes.

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Reviews

Gonow Family Backpackers Hostel Reviews

6.6

6.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

6.8

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 36 reviews

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay! Nice staff and nice guests!! Will definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
친절하고 저렴한가격이긴하나 청결도는 낮음
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sven

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Definitely not worth it! Dirty

Dirty and old hostel. Crew comes into the room without knocking on the door. Crew is rude and unfriendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly. Bed was comfortable but a bit noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Tony

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very dirty. No sink near the toilets towash your hands. Looks like it hasn't been cleaned in years.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

ErFeigglerDurf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Was simple and neat for the price. Friendly staff and guests. Bathroom facilities were lacking, regards showers and sinks.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Godfrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the atmosphere there is great, totally recommend it!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Matth

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Okay

Okay for.solo.travellers
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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".
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place, nice kitchen with free rice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort
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.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lindsey

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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.
Verified

8/10 Good

CHUN CHIEH

想省錢可以來

Cp值中上
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alejandra

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Simon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Totsuka

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyoung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021