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( 07-3238 5888;
www.stayatbase.com
; 466 George St; dm $22-36, d & tw $130-140; )
This
purpose-built hostel near Roma St Station flaunts its youth with mod interiors, decent fa-
cilities and overall cleanliness. Each room has air-con, a bathroom and individual lockers,
and it's wheelchair-accessible. The bar downstairs is one big party place with live bands,
DJs and open-mic nights.
X-Base Brisbane Central
( 07-3211 2433;
www.stayatbase.com
;
398 Edward St; dm $27-33, s/d/tw $55/70/70; )
This colossal
backpackers has basic rooms in a lace-fringed heritage building (once a Salvation Army
budget hotel). There's a rooftop terrace with city views, a rickety old elevator and a bar
downstairs. Not all rooms have air-con, but the location couldn't be more central
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(
07-3014 1715;
www.stayatbase.com
; 214 Elizabeth St; dm $31-35, d with/without bathroom $99/79;
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Another city branch of the X-Base chain, this spruced-up place is quieter than other hos-
tels, but feels a bit soulless. There's a large screening room for films, and a sun deck with
BBQ and city views.
Diamant Hotel
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( 07-3009 3400;
www.8hotels.com
; 52 Astor Tce; d from $149; )
Behind an ultramod black-
and-white facade, seven-storey Diamant has compact, contemporary rooms with natty
wallpaper and thoughtful touches (original artwork, iPod docks, free wi-fi). The bigger
suites have kitchenettes and lounge areas, and there's a bar-restaurant on the ground floor.
Parking $28.
Urban Brisbane
( 07-3831 6177;
www.hotelurban.com.au
; 345 Wickham Tce; d from $150; )
Still looking sexy
after a recent $10-million makeover, the Urban has stylish rooms with masculine hues,
balconies and high-end fittings (super-comfy beds, big TVs, fuzzy bathrobes). There's
also a heated outdoor pool, a bar, and lots of uniformed flight attendants checking in and
out. Parking $15.
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