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Palm Hamilton BackPackers

1.0 star property
Hostel near James Street in Brisbane

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Comfort Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom
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Living area
Living area
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Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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506 Kingsford Smith Dr, Hamilton, QLD, 4007
  • Place, Portside Wharf
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Eat Street Markets
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Eagle Farm Racecourse
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Brisbane, QLD (BNE)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the area

Brisbane

Hamilton stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Hamilton hostel, you'll find Portside Wharf and Eat Street Markets. Eagle Farm Racecourse and Doomben Racecourse are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Portside Wharf - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Eat Street Markets - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Eagle Farm Racecourse - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Doomben Racecourse - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Eat Street Northshore - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Brisbane Ascot Station - 17 min walk
  • Brisbane Airport (BNE) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Bon Choix - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hamilton Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪5 Boroughs Ascot - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Little Persian Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sono Japanese Restaurant - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Palm Hamilton BackPackers

Hostel near James Street in Brisbane
WiFi is free in public spaces.
  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
Palm Hamilton BackPackers offers 11 accommodations with air conditioning.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Room amenities

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: AUD 10 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 12:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 50 per accommodation, per day

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-in fee: AUD 10 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 12:30 AM

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Palm Hamilton BackPackers Hamilton
Palm Hamilton BackPackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is Palm Hamilton BackPackers to the airport?

Palm Hamilton BackPackers is 6.8 mi (15-min drive) away from the Brisbane Airport (BNE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Palm Hamilton BackPackers have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Palm Hamilton BackPackers .

How close is Palm Hamilton BackPackers to the beach?

This hostel is 13.9 mi (23-min drive) from Shorncliffe Beach.

Does Palm Hamilton BackPackers offer free breakfast?

Palm Hamilton BackPackers does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Palm Hamilton BackPackers ?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but The Star Brisbane (9-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Palm Hamilton BackPackers ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Palm Hamilton BackPackers ?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Palm Hamilton BackPackers have a pool?

Palm Hamilton BackPackers does not have a pool.

Does Palm Hamilton BackPackers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Palm Hamilton BackPackers to downtown Brisbane?

Palm Hamilton BackPackers is 3.3 mi away from Brisbane.

Palm Hamilton BackPackers Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 20 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All required shops just across the road.staff were great. Place was clean. I will be booking there again when I need to
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service willing to help
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Josh

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Average
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Staff. Vary clean. Dave and Candice do an outstanding job! Definitely a credit to Palm Hamilton Backpackers, a very big thumbs up.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Jemimah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Manager Great!!!

Would Love to Say… Thank You So Much for the Manager… who Looked After Me… and Gave me the Room Earlier than Unplanned… As I Wasnt Allowed at Other Accommodation Because I was Australian 🇦🇺 and Thrown to Homeless Street for Overnight with Pouring Rain 🌧️ !!! Thank You Very Much!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Alexander

Disliked: Staff & service
They didn’t keep a booking that was paid for then refused a refund for the booking
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Harper

WORST HOSTEL EXPERIENCE I'VE HAD!! Despite online booking confirmation and ringing up the hostel beforehand to tell them my ETA, I was told, rather rudely, that they were full and had no beds available. After a lot of back and forth it was clear they had overbooked as they had my name written down but still kept telling me I couldnt stay there. So they turned me out into the streets of brisbane in the middle of the night as a solo female traveller with all my things and nowhere to go. No help, no advice, nothing. By this time, everywhere else I rang up was fully booked, so I ended up sleeping at the airport because at least that was a safe place for me to go. A guest told me this had been happening "all night" and that they had guests sleeping on sofas in the hallways due to overbooking. I was also told there were bedbugs at the property, something a lot of the reviews mention. All I can say is, I'm glad I'm safe and that I chose the "pay upon arrival" option, as reading the reviews a lot of people haven't had their money back. Stay safe!! Do not stay here!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Amy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have emailed hotels.com as my son went to the hostel with his booking and was turned away as the Palm Hamilton did not have his booking. I have been charged £22 and he didn't even stay there. I would like someone to get in touch with me from hotels.com as I have sent emails but no response. we ended up paying £150 for a hotel room as it was desperate.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Lesley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I first saw this advertised for $130, offering a room with private bathroom. When I came back to the ad later in the day the cost was $65, which I presumed was because they hadn't managed to rent the room. When I turned up I was shown a double bed with a bathroom in the passageway next to the room. In discussion with the person who showed me the room I said I'd paid $65, and suddenly I was told that a couple had booked the double bed but I could have a single bunk in the room next door. When I asked the manager told me he didn't think anyone else would be in the room with me. When I asked for sheets I was given one elasticised bottom sheet and when I asked for another (because it was too hot for the synthetic throw they gave me and there was no aircon) I was given another elasticised sheet. The bathroom next door was clearly used by several people and was dirty. I could lock the room from inside, but was given no key (despite my request) that would allow me to lock it from the outside. This place would be overpriced at $30 - at $130 it's daylight robbery! - and the manager simply runs a scam ensuring that the advertised rooms are not available. This is really one of the worst places I have stayed in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stanislaus Chimaobi

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Simon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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2/10 Terrible

oli

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025