Must-see hotels in Brisbane

  • Calile Hotel

    Fortitude Valley

    Worldly and sophisticated, the Calile turns many local rivals a shade of green. The statement-making, cabana-flanked pool is the stuff of fashion shoots,…

  • Emporium Hotel

    Brisbane

    From the lipstick-red glass-shard panels to the Japanese-inspired spa and spectacular rooftop infinity pool, Brisbane's most decadent boutique hotel roars…

  • Ovolo Inchcolm

    Brisbane

    Built in the 1920s as doctors' suites, the Inchcolm excels in contrasting heritage features with bold, modern touches, from colour-saturated wallpaper and…

  • Next

    Brisbane

    Above the Queen St Mall, Next delivers stylish, affordable accommodation. Rooms are generic though svelte and contemporary, with high-tech touchscreen and…

  • Westin Brisbane

    Brisbane

    The Westin has landed in Brisbane with this brand-new, 229-room property. Featuring specially commissioned photography that celebrates different aspects…

  • Fantauzzo – Art Series Hotel

    Brisbane

    Acclaimed Melbourne-based artist Vincent Fantauzzo is the muse at this on-point boutique hotel, part of the Howard Smith Wharves waterfront redevelopment…

  • Art Series – the Johnson

    Brisbane

    Brisbane's first Art Series hotel is dedicated to abstract artist Michael Johnson, whose big, bold brushstrokes demand attention in the svelte lobby…

  • Rydges South Bank

    Brisbane

    This refurbished, 12-floor winner is within walking distance of South Bank Parklands and major galleries. In rich hues of silver, grey and purple,…

  • Ovolo the Valley

    Fortitude Valley

    With striking pink mesh in the lobby and inflatable flamingos in the rooftop pool, it’s clear that Ovolo values quirkiness. Its 103 rooms spark wide grins…

  • Brisbane Quarters

    Brisbane

    Emerald-green tiles, macaw-pimped wallpaper and hot-pink splashes make for a lush introduction at this brand-new boutique hostel, complete with outdoor…

  • Tryp

    Fortitude Valley

    Fans of street art will appreciate this hip 65-room place, complete with a small gym, rooftop bar and glass-panelled lift affording views of the graffiti…

  • Alpha Mosaic Brisbane

    Fortitude Valley

    The slick, 18-level Alpha Mosaic is well suited to its surroundings, with oh-so-fashionable James St a quick sashay away. While the rooms aren't quite as…

  • Spicers Balfour Hotel

    Brisbane

    Sophisticated Spicers occupies two renovated heritage buildings on the same street. Slumber in one of the small, plush rooms in the old Queenslander or…

  • Ibis Styles

    Brisbane

    Smart, contemporary digs at the world's largest Ibis hotel. Multicoloured carpets and striking geometric shapes set a playful tone in the lobby, and while…

  • Four Points by Sheraton

    Brisbane

    This four-star, 30-level hotel has smallish, minimalist, cookie-cutter rooms in modern shades of grey and white, with pops of orange. All include iPod…

  • Bunk Backpackers

    Fortitude Valley

    This old arts college was reborn as a backpackers over a decade ago – and the party hasn’t stopped! It’s a huge, five-level place with dozens of rooms …

  • Treasury

    Brisbane

    Nostalgic slumber awaits inside the ostentatious former Land Administration Building, steps away from the Queen St Mall and a quick walk from South Bank…

  • Mantra on Mary

    Brisbane

    A stone’s throw from the botanic gardens, this 43-storey tower offers modern, comfortably furnished one- and three-bedroom apartments (with affordable…

  • Central Brunswick Apartments

    Fortitude Valley

    Emerging from the husk of an old brick brewery building, Central Brunswick Apartments offers modern, hotel-style studio rooms with double bed and en suite…

  • Casabella Apartment

    Brisbane

    The understorey of this fuchsia-coloured house at the quiet end of Paddo’s main drag has been converted into a very comfortable self-contained unit. It's…

  • Base Brisbane Uptown

    Brisbane

    This purpose-built hostel near Roma St station flaunts its youth with mod interiors, decent facilities and overall cleanliness. Dorms range from four to…

  • Punthill Brisbane

    Brisbane

    Its lobby graced with retro bicycles (for hire), Punthill offers smart, contemporary suites in muted colours. Digs include comfy king beds, kitchenette or…

  • Bowen Terrace

    Brisbane

    In a restored, century-old Queenslander, Bowen Terrace offers modestly priced lodging in a real-estate hotspot. Simple rooms include TV, bar fridge,…

  • Brisbane City YHA

    Brisbane

    A clean, well-run hostel with good-quality facilities, including a rooftop pool. The maximum dorm size is six beds; most have bathrooms. Big on security…

  • Soho Motel

    Brisbane

    A short hop from Roma St Station, this red-brick, 50-room joint is better inside than it looks from the street, with tasteful, compact rooms featuring…

  • Limes

    Fortitude Valley

    Although the rooms at the boutique Limes are tight, they do make good use of limited space, with plush bedding, kitchenette and work space. Thoughtful…

  • Il Mondo

    Brisbane

    In a good location near the Story Bridge, this seven-storey hotel has smart, functional rooms and apartments with minimalist design. While entry-level …

  • Mantra Terrace

    Brisbane

    The seven-storey Mantra Terrace delivers compact, contemporary rooms with bold wallpaper and tech specs like iPod docking stations and Plasma TVs. The…

  • Latrobe Apartment

    Brisbane

    Underneath a chiropractor in fashionable Paddington is this excellent two-bedroom apartment, sleeping four, with two bathrooms, polished floorboards and a…

  • Metropolitan Motor Inn

    Brisbane

    This revamped ’70s number presides over a busy intersection and attracts business bods who just want somewhere central to lie down that won't break the…

  • Hotel Urban Brisbane

    Brisbane

    Urban offers generic, modern digs with heavenly beds, big TVs, fuzzy bathrobes and balconies. There’s also a heated outdoor pool, gym, light-drenched…

  • Newmarket Gardens Caravan Park

    Brisbane

    Just 4km north of the city, this place offers a row of tidy cabins (with air-con), on-site caravans and a sea of van and tent sites. It also offers five…

  • Bridgewater Apartments

    Brisbane

    Wobbling distance from the Story Bridge Hotel (and Story Bridge itself), this secure apartment complex comprises a three-storey maze of units and a 13…

  • Quay West Brisbane

    Brisbane

    The real forte of this apartment hotel is its location, right in the city centre and directly opposite the beautiful City Botanic Gardens. Although the…

  • Aussie Way Backpackers

    Brisbane

    Set in a photogenic, two-storey timber Queenslander, Aussie Way feels more like a cosy guesthouse than a hostel, with homely, simply furnished rooms and a…

  • City Park Apartments

    Brisbane

    A neatly maintained, three-tier complex of units with easy CBD access. While the decor brings back the '90s, this place delivers clean, comfortable…

  • City Backpackers HQ

    Brisbane

    A hyperactive, low-frills party palace with basic four- to 16-bed dorms, as well as private rooms, some with bathrooms. Female-only dorms are available…

  • EconoLodge City Star Brisbane

    Brisbane

    Visiting Brisbane for business or pleasure? There's an even split in guest motives here, but either way, they're comfortably accommodated in this…

  • Riverside Hotel

    Brisbane

    Spread out over several taupe-coloured buildings, this sprawling complex has surprisingly friendly staff for such a big outfit. Right across the road from…