Brisbane, Australia's third largest city and a popular tourist destination, is where I happened to study abroad. As a result, I'm happy to share some accommodation recommendations, including selection tips and suggested locations in this beautiful city.
First off, Brisbane is a city with many "sloping terrains." On a city map, distances may appear close, but choosing the wrong location may leave you dreading the daily uphill climbs. Therefore, I suggest considering the following areas when selecting accommodations in Brisbane's city center:
The red box on the map indicates the most lively, convenient, and relatively flat areas in Brisbane CBD. Whether you're driving or using public transportation, these areas are suitable and close to many attractions, such as the Story Bridge, Queen Street, City Hall, and South Bank Parklands. These areas are highly recommended for tourists!
Now that you know where to stay, here's the list of 15 highly-rated accommodations in Brisbane, including information on room rates, kitchen availability, parking, room types to help you compare. Let's take a look at the recommended accommodations!
1. Recommended Brisbane Accommodations
1. Arena Apartments
Price: Low to mid | Room types: 2-6 | Parking: Free | Pool: Yes | Kitchen: Yes
Review: Close to South Bank Parklands, many restaurants and cafes nearby, great for group trips.
Check room rates: BOOKING | AGODA
2. The Capitol Apartments
Price: Low to mid | Room types: 2-4 | Parking: Free | Pool: Yes | Kitchen: Yes
Review: Airport shuttle service available, 5-minute walk to the city center, great nighttime view.
Check room rates: BOOKING | AGODA
3. Meriton Serviced Apartments Herschel Street
Price: Low to mid | Room types: 2-6 | Parking: Paid | Pool: Yes | Kitchen: Yes
Review: Close to Roma Street train station (one of major stations), great nighttime view, walking distance to Queen Street.
Check room rates: BOOKING | AGODA
4. Evolution Apartments
Price: Low to mid | Room types: 2&4 | Parking: Paid | Pool: Yes | Kitchen: Yes
Review: Apartment-style hotel, spacious rooms, great views, 5-minute walk to the city center.
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5. Oaks Charlotte Towers
Price: Mid | Room types: 2&4 | Parking: Paid | Pool: Yes | Kitchen: Yes
Review: WIFI not free, but excellent location, many nearby restaurants, supermarkets, and shopping centers.
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6. Capri by Fraser Brisbane
Price: Mid to high | Room types: 1-2 | Parking: Paid | Pool: Yes | Kitchen: Yes
Review: Spacious rooms, beautiful design, very close to Queen Street, highly popular and recommended.
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7. Hilton Brisbane
Price: High | Room types: 1-3 | Parking: Paid | Pool: Yes | Kitchen: No | Chinese: Yes
Review: Excellent location, right on Queen Street, one of the few hotels with breakfast included, popular among Chinese guests.
Check room rates: BOOKING | AGODA
8. Hyatt Regency Brisbane
Price: Mid to high | Room types: 1-3 | Parking: Paid | Pool: Yes | Kitchen: No
Review: Excellent location, free mini-bar and restaurants, optional breakfast, beautiful public spaces.
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9. Manor Apartment Hotel
Price: Mid | Room types: 2-5 | Parking: Paid | Pool: No | Kitchen: Yes
Review: Apartment-style design, located on Queen Street, convenient transportation, breakfast included, suitable for group stays.
Check room rates: BOOKING | AGODA
10. Treasury Brisbane
Price: Mid-High | Room types: 2 | Parking: Paid | Pool: No | Kitchen: No
Review: Located in a heritage building, classic and luxurious style, great location, close to city attractions and restaurants.
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11. Ibis Styles Brisbane Elizabeth Street
Price: Low-Mid | Room types: 2 | Parking: No | Pool: No | Kitchen: No
Review: Vibrant design, breakfast included, suitable for small groups and those using public transportation.
Check room rates: BOOKING | AGODA
12. Royal On The Park
Price: Mid-High | Room types: 1-4 | Parking: Paid | Pool: Yes | Kitchen: No
Review: Located in a relatively quiet area in the city, opposite the Botanic Gardens, suitable for self-driving travelers.
Check room rates: BOOKING | AGODA
13. Stamford Plaza Brisbane
Price: High | Room types: 2 | Parking: Paid | Pool: Yes | Kitchen: No
Review: Near Brisbane River and Story Bridge, great views, many high-end restaurants nearby.
Check room rates: BOOKING | AGODA
14. Mantra Midtown
Price: Mid | Room types: 2-5 | Parking: Paid | Pool: Yes | Kitchen: Yes
Review: WIFI is charged, but the location is good, well-equipped kitchen, suitable for travelers who prefer to cook or barbecue.
Check room rates: BOOKING | AGODA
15. Sofitel Brisbane Central
Price: High | Room types: 1-3 | Parking: Paid | Pool: Yes | Kitchen: No
Review: WIFI is charged, but the location is excellent, right above the train station, spacious rooms with various options.
Check room rates: BOOKING | AGODA
2. Brisbane Accommodation Map
For your convenience in planning your trip, I have marked the "accommodation locations" mentioned above on Google Maps, and also integrated the attractions of Brisbane and Gold Coast. You can switch layers to browse, and it's a handy tool to take with you on your trip. Feel free to save and share the map link: Brisbane Attractions and Accommodation Map.
3. Hotel Price Comparison
Finally, if you'd like to explore other options or check daily "instant low prices," you can use "Hotelscombined Price Comparison" platform to find the cheapest accommodation rates. Sharing this with you all!