Must-see hotels in Brisbane

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Banana Benders Backpackers

    Brisbane

    This friendly backpackers offers basic rooms, a small kitchen and a great little deck. Air-con is optional ($4 per night in private rooms, $2 per person…

  • Kookaburra Inn

    Brisbane

    A small, simple, two-level guesthouse with very basic but satisfactory rooms. Each has a wash-basin and small fridge, and clean shared bathrooms. The…

  • Stamford Plaza Brisbane

    Brisbane

    In the southern CBD, the towering, 252-room Stamford offers plush if dated rooms with comfortable beds and subtle colonial accents. The pool comes with…

  • Chill Backpackers

    Brisbane

    This bright aqua building on the CBD fringe offers small, clean if somewhat underwhelming rooms, as well as a roof deck with fab river views. On the vibes…

  • Paramount Motel

    Brisbane

    This spartan roadside motel sure ain't flash, but the rooms are big, clean and armed with kitchenettes. There’s a barbecue by the pool and the staff are…

  • Somewhere to Stay

    Brisbane

    An enormous white Queenslander (actually, a couple of buildings) with more than 50 rooms and a very laid-back vibe. Cheap, casual and grungy: not for the…