BUG Backpackers Hostel Reviews: Reviews of Homestead

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Homestead

57 Annie Street, New Farm
Bus 190, 191, 193, 194
Tel (07) 3358 3538

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This place is small and homely with some funky murals on the walls and hammocks to lounge in. The rooms are run down and a bit dirty and the bathrooms have surely seen better days. There are a lot of long term guests on working holiday here. Combined with an early curfew and a residential location, this place really has no atmosphere. They do have a regular shuttle bus and internet and guests have free use of bikes. At the time of writing, the swimming pool was empty. This place is under new management, so hopefully some improvements will be made in the near future.

Price
Dorm bed $22-26 ($21-25 HI/YHA, VIP)
Double room $69 ($67 HI/YHA, VIP)
Prices are in Australian dollars and are inclusive of all taxes.

Credit Cards
MasterCard,Visa

Reception Open
7am-7pm

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Last Update: November 30, 2008

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Maintenance (2.50)

Cleanliness (2.50)

Facilities (2.50)

Atmosphere (2.50)

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Maintenance (3.20)

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(Review ID: 9970)

It was o.k. until I encountered the bed bugs, February 26, 2004

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The place was not very clean but cheap and has a free shuttle to city. But when I found bed bugs I told the management, they moved me to another room claiming it's the only room with a problem. Later on telling me it's fruit flies or travel bugs. While the girl in my new room said she was bitten two and I heard from others about the same problem. If only they had taken care of it and admit it and not give these excuses and lies. It's a horrable problem and no one should suffer from it just because you stay for a short time in a hostel that won't deal with its problems. By the way, the pool isn't in use.

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(Review ID: 9971)

Homestead, December 15, 2003

Reviewer: Liz Capron ( lizcapron@hotmail.com) from Manchester, UK

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Homestead backpackers was one of my favourite places during my trip to Oz. After travelling for a long time I finally took rest in Brisbane to earn a bif of money. An absolutely great atmosphere that I really miss. So many people plan to stay here a couple of nights and end up staying months-there are free bus runs to town (which isnt far anyway) all through the day and at night after you have been out on the town to bring you back home. Very cheap weekly rate and free excursions out of town regularly. Met some great people here too. Stay here, you will love it!

Oh, and mate, the only reason there isn't a swimming pool is because it needs refurbishing so .. chill winssstan!

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(Review ID: 9972)

false advertising, December 7, 2002

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This hostel does not have an operational swimming pool. Why advertise it as having one? The hostel is right in a residential area and party goers are not welcome by neighbours!

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(Review ID: 9973)

great place for fun...I enjoyed it and asked for a job, April 25, 2002

Reviewer: chris vallee

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I had a great time at the homestead and asked Sean for a Job which was one the best jobs I had on the trip.

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