Queensland · Australia
Where to stay in Brisbane
Brisbane is a city in Queensland, Australia, home to about 2,707,000 people. This guide covers 6 aparthotels and 1 hotel in Brisbane, with about 73 rooms between them.
- Places to stay in this guide
- 7
- Best months
- April and July to October
- Nearest airport
- BNE13 km · Brisbane International Airport
- Currency
- AUDAustralian dollar
- Time zone
- Australia/Brisbane
- Language
- Auslan, Australian English, English
About
About Brisbane
Brisbane is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Queensland and the third-most populous city in Australia, with a population of about 2.8 million. Brisbane lies at the centre of South East Queensland, a bio-geographical and urban region with an estimated population of 4.1 million as of 2024.
The Greater Brisbane region has a population of about 2.2 million people and is Australia's third-largest city. Brisbane, colloquially known as Brissie (pronounced Briz-ee), gained international exposure through multiple international sporting events and political summits, including the upcoming 2032 Summer Olympics. It is also known as the main setting of the animated kids TV series Bluey. Tipping is not part of the local culture. A simple 'thank you' is sufficient for good service.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Brisbane
See
- Brisbane City Hall and King George Square
- Brisbane City Hall Clock Tower
- The University of Queensland
- Wheel of Brisbane
- Cathedral of St. Stephen
- Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
- State Law Building
- Commissariat Store Museum
- The Cube, Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
- MacArthur Museum
- Museum of Brisbane
- Queensland Art Gallery
Do
Thanks to Brisbane's year-round wonderful climate, it's the perfect city to host outdoor events. The city often plays host to cultural and historic celebrations, music festivals and family entertainment, particularly in the Summer holiday months of December, January and February.
- Kangaroo Point
- Story Bridge Adventure Climb
- Jan Powers Farmers Markets
- Balloons over Brisbane
- Cruise the Brisbane River
- Explore Brisbane's Moreton Bay and Islands
- Explore Greater Brisbane Country
- The Scenic Rim
- Riverlife Adventure Centre
- The Star Brisbane
- The Tivoli
- Crowbar
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Where to stay
Places to stay in Brisbane
7 places to stay from the chains this guide covers, each linked to its own website.
| Place to stay | Rooms |
|---|---|
| Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane aparthotel | |
| Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane Anzac Square aparthotel | |
| Adina Chermside Brisbane aparthotel | |
| Meriton Suites Adelaide Street, Brisbane aparthotel | |
| Meriton Suites Herschel Street, Brisbane aparthotel | |
| Quest River Park Central aparthotel | 73 |
| The Calile Hotel Brisbane hotel |
Schematic: the city centre in orange, each place to stay as a dot, distance rings in kilometres.
Where to stay
More hotels in Brisbane
47 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata; the 40 best known are shown, by the number of Wikipedia editions that cover them. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Treasury Casino | 1995 | 0.6 km |
| Bellevue Hotel, Brisbane | 0.8 km | |
| Coronation Hotel | 1.3 km | |
| Shell House, Brisbane | 0.3 km | |
| Treasury Hotel | 0.6 km | |
| Arise Arena | 1.7 km | |
| Arise Brisbane One | 1.5 km | |
| Arise Brisbane Skytower | 0.5 km | |
| Arise Ivy and Eve | 1.4 km | |
| Arise Soda | 1.5 km | |
| Arise Spice | 1.5 km | |
| Bridgewater Apartments | 0.9 km | |
| Brisbane Marriott Hotel | 0.6 km | |
| Capri by Fraser Brisbane | 0.5 km | |
| Central Cosmo Apartment Hotel | 2.3 km | |
| Central Dockside Apartment Hotel | 1.1 km | |
| Edward Lodge | 1.9 km | |
| Evolution Apartments | 0.8 km | |
| George Williams Hotel | 0.6 km | |
| Heal House | 1.6 km | |
| Il Mondo Boutique Hotel | 0.9 km | |
| InterContinental Brisbane | 2025 | 0.2 km |
| Mantra Midtown Brisbane | 0.3 km | |
| Mercure Brisbane King George Square | 0.5 km | |
| Morgan Suites | 1.4 km | |
| Oaks Brisbane Aurora Suites | 0.4 km | |
| Oaks Brisbane Lexicon Suites | 0.4 km | |
| Oaks Brisbane on Charlotte Suites | 0.3 km | |
| Oaks Brisbane on Felix Suites | 0.4 km | |
| Park Regis North Quay | 1.1 km | |
| Pullman Brisbane King George Square | 0.5 km | |
| Quest on Story Bridge | 0.9 km | |
| Royal Albert Hotel | 0.3 km | |
| Royal On The Park | 0.6 km | |
| Spicers Balfour Hotel | 1.3 km | |
| The Capitol Apartments | 1.3 km | |
| The Docks on Goodwin | 0.9 km | |
| The Inchcolm by Ovolo | 0.4 km | |
| The Manor Apartment Hotel | 0.0 km | |
| The Milton Brisbane | 2.3 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Brisbane
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Brisbane are April and July to October. January is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C; February is the wettest, with about 173 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Brisbane: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Brisbane International Airport (BNE), about 13 km from the city centre in a straight line; Gold Coast Airport (OOL, 91 km) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY, 97 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
Brisbane can be accessed by plane via Brisbane Airport (BNE), or via the less convenient but often cheaper Gold Coast Airport.
Getting around
Translink is responsible for all trains, buses, ferries and trams in South East Queensland and regional urban buses. The website and app can be used to plan a journey, including full navigation and real time updates. Apple Maps and Google Maps provide a similar experience. A 50-cent flat fare applies to any journey, regardless of mode or distance, with a limit of 3 transfers. The only exception is an Airtrain journey to or from Brisbane Airport which costs $22.30 (June 2025), with a 15% discount for booking online. Refer to the website for other discounted fares.
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BNE · Brisbane International Airport
OOL · Gold Coast Airport
MCY · Sunshine Coast Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Brisbane
Drink
Brisbane's drinking and nightlife scene is separated into some distinct areas. Anyone planning a night on the town should be aware that after 3AM, no more patrons are allowed into pubs and clubs. This is a safety measure, coupled with increased security presence at taxi ranks. Additionally, smokers should beware of strict anti-smoking regulations. Smoking is now banned in "all areas where food & drink are served", both indoors and outdoors. This means that smoking is banned in all hotels, clubs, and cafés except in designated smoking areas. The drinking age in Australia is 18 and only an Australian driver's licence, 18+ card or a foreign passport is accepted as proof of age.
Stay safe
Brisbane has a relatively low crime rate in comparison to other cities of such size. In most cases being aware of your environment and using common sense will keep you safe. Like Sydney and other large cities, trains and train stations are usually considered a common crime zone throughout the afternoons and nights, however trains and stations are patrolled by Police, Transit Officers, railway personnel and private security guards. Cameras are also used to increase security. It is advised to exercise caution when travelling on trains and buses during these periods of the day.
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Good to know
Accessibility, parking and families in Brisbane
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Questions
Brisbane: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Brisbane?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Brisbane are April and July to October. January is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C; February is the wettest, with about 173 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Brisbane?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Brisbane International Airport (BNE), about 13 km from the city centre in a straight line; Gold Coast Airport (OOL, 91 km) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY, 97 km) are also within reach.
Are there accessible hotels in Brisbane?
1 place in this guide list accessible rooms.
What currency is used in Brisbane?
Australian dollar (AUD).
Nearby
Destinations near Brisbane
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.