The Best Hotels Closest to Waterfront Brisbane in Brisbane - 2026 Updated Prices

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A long corridor with white walls and black-and-white patterned flooring, leading to a dining area with a table and chairs, and potted plants along the walls.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, featuring a large window, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinetry.

A two-story building with a white exterior, a balcony, and a staircase.

A room with a blue sofa, a coffee table, a white chair, and a patterned floor.

1. Heal House

New Farm, 1.4 km from Waterfront Brisbane

Mick

₹23,124

₹23,124 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

An outdoor patio area with a fire feature, seating, and a view of a building.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of bamboo through a large window.

A bar with a city skyline view, bottles of alcohol, glasses, and a wine cooler.

A spacious living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

2. Spicers Balfour Brisbane

New Farm, 1.1 km from Waterfront Brisbane

Michael

₹20,473

₹22,521 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern hotel entrance with a stone facade, a glass door, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a small table. There is a TV mounted on the wall and a window with a view of buildings.

A buffet setup with various food items, including bread, fruits, and a salad bar.

A modern bar area with a wooden floor, seating with round tables, and a bar counter with shelves of bottles.

3. Amora Hotel Brisbane

Spring Hill, 0.7 km from Waterfront Brisbane

Karen

₹15,125

₹16,637 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern hotel with a curved design, multiple balconies, and a rooftop garden.

A water feature with a curved metal structure, a pool, and a cityscape in the background.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large columns, and a distinctive ceiling sculpture.

A modern bar area with a city view, bar stools, and a coffee machine.

4. The Star Grand Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 0.8 km from Waterfront Brisbane

Mitchell

₹24,515

₹26,967 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, potted plants, and a view of the city.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, palm trees, and a red car parked in front.

A restaurant interior with wooden flooring, traditional Japanese decor, and a view of the outdoors.

5. Il Mondo Boutique Hotel

Kangaroo Point, 0.6 km from Waterfront Brisbane

Jim

₹12,668

₹14,108 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern living room with a dark grey sofa, a white armchair, and a coffee table with books and a vase. A kitchen with a bar and large windows is visible in the background.

A modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and a city view.

A modern living room with a large window offering a city view, a beige sofa, a small table with a magazine, and a coffee table with fruit.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a large window overlooking a cityscape.

6. Meriton Suites Herschel Street, Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.1 km from Waterfront Brisbane

Roy

₹9,939

₹10,932 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tall buildings and palm trees.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a mirror reflecting a living area with a sofa and a table, and a view of greenery outside.

A hotel room with a glass table, two armchairs, a lamp, and a view of tall buildings.

A lobby with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a patterned carpet.

7. Royal On The Park

Brisbane Central Business District, 0.4 km from Waterfront Brisbane

james

₹11,872

₹13,059 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel with a classic facade, multiple floors, and a prominent sign.

A hotel entrance with a red brick wall, wooden doors, and large potted plants.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a microwave, oven, and sink. There is a small trash bin and a decorative wall piece.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and decorative lighting.

8. Royal Albert Hotel

Brisbane Central Business District, 0.5 km from Waterfront Brisbane

Christine

₹10,784

₹12,053 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A historic building with a central entrance, a flag, and a sign indicating 'The Inchmole'.

A modern room with a blue accent wall, a white sofa with blue cushions, a blue armchair, a small round table, and a large window with curtains.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A spacious lounge area with a large window, multiple seating options, and a patterned rug.

9. The Inchcolm by Ode Hotels

Spring Hill, 0.7 km from Waterfront Brisbane

Ryan

₹14,582

₹16,041 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern rooftop terrace with a city skyline view, a dining area with white furniture, and a lounge with a sofa and chairs.

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, sun loungers, and umbrellas.

A modern living room with a large window, a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, and a drum.

An office space with glass walls, a meeting table with chairs, and two large abstract paintings.

10. The Johnson Brisbane - Art Series

Spring Hill, 1.2 km from Waterfront Brisbane

Chantelle

₹8,908

₹9,799 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern indoor pool with lounge chairs and a bar area, surrounded by high-rise buildings.

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple balconies, and a well-lit facade.

A modern living room with a city view, a round coffee table, and a blue sofa.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, and large windows offering views of the city.

11. The Westin Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 0.4 km from Waterfront Brisbane

Andrew

₹18,612

₹20,473 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A chef cooking with flames on a grill in a kitchen.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a dining area, a sofa, and a balcony with a city view.

A chef cooking with a fire on a grill in a kitchen.

The exterior of Hotel Indigo with large windows, a modern facade, and potted plants.

12. Hotel Indigo Brisbane City Centre by IHG

Brisbane Central Business District, 1 km from Waterfront Brisbane

Jane

₹14,095

₹15,504 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A rooftop restaurant with outdoor seating, stone walls, and hanging plants.

A modern bar area with a curved counter, seating, and large windows offering city views.

A person lying on a sunbed by a poolside with a view of a modern building and trees in the background.

A modern building with a geometric facade and multiple balconies.

13. The Alva Hotel Brisbane, Vignette Collection by IHG

Fortitude Valley, 1.2 km from Waterfront Brisbane

Troy

₹15,119

₹16,630 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A grand lobby with a patterned carpet, a chandelier, and palm plants.

A person lying in bed with white bedding and pillows.

A well-equipped gym with various exercise machines, a treadmill, and a bench.

A group of people dining at a table with various dishes, drinks, and utensils.

14. Treasury Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 0.8 km from Waterfront Brisbane

Paul

₹15,070

₹16,577 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern living room with a green sofa, a round table, and a chair, overlooking a cityscape and river.

A spacious lobby with a check-in counter, seating area with sofas and armchairs, and large windows with a view of trees.

A spacious room with a large window offering a city view, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a small coffee table.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a central decorative arch, and a large wooden door.

15. Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 0.7 km from Waterfront Brisbane

Byron

₹13,432

₹14,775 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and modern architecture.

A woman standing by a window overlooking a cityscape with buildings and a river.

A modern living room with a green sofa, a blue armchair, and a coffee table.

A restaurant with a long counter, wooden chairs, and a central seating area with a cushioned bench.

16. Crystalbrook Vincent

Brisbane Central Business District, 0.9 km from Waterfront Brisbane

Nate

₹17,618

₹19,380 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV, a dining area with two chairs, and a walk-in closet.

A modern kitchen with a flat-screen TV, a dining table with chairs, and a refrigerator.

A modern urban skyline with high-rise buildings, including a distinctive cylindrical skyscraper.

A room with a vertical garden, a bookshelf, and a light-colored armchair.

17. Punthill Spring Hill

Spring Hill, 0.8 km from Waterfront Brisbane

Dustyn

₹11,796

₹12,976 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-level shopping mall with various dining areas, a central atrium, and a parking area.

Two individuals in a spa-like setting with a marble floor and a textured wall.

A modern interior with a yellow sofa, round tables, and a staircase with a glass railing.

18. W Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 0.9 km from Waterfront Brisbane

Michael

₹22,226

₹24,449 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern living room with a green sofa, a dining table with chairs, a coffee table with a bottle and glasses, and a city view through large windows.

A person standing by a window with a view of a cityscape, including buildings and construction cranes.

A person in a white robe sitting on a bed with a tray of food and drinks.

19. Point Hotel

Kangaroo Point, 0.8 km from Waterfront Brisbane

Michelle

₹9,374

₹10,442 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a large window, a sofa, two chairs, a small table, and a view of a cityscape with a bridge.

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a view of a cityscape and bridge.

A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a desk with a chair, and a bed.

A hotel with a classic facade, a modern glass building above, and a green sign indicating it's a hotel.

20. Ibis Styles Brisbane Elizabeth Street

Brisbane Central Business District, 0.7 km from Waterfront Brisbane

Miyako

₹9,984

₹10,982 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Waterfront Brisbane

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Heal House	10.0 Exceptional 127 reviews	View
Spicers Balfour Brisbane	9.6 Exceptional 359 reviews	View
Amora Hotel Brisbane	9.4 Exceptional 1,624 reviews	View
The Star Grand Brisbane	9.4 Exceptional 812 reviews	View
Il Mondo Boutique Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 586 reviews	View

Top Waterfront Brisbane Hotel Reviews

The Star Grand Brisbane

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful hotel. Staff were helpful and courteous. Room and view was amazing. Perfectly situated for getting around and I always felt safe as a solo traveller. Pools and sky bar were also fabulous. Casino was something a little extra if you had time and money to spare. Only negative and this applied to much of Australia was the inability to get a proper meal after about 9pm! Room service food however was pretty good."

Royal On The Park

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent customer service, staff very knowledgeable professional Very close to downtown within walking distance"

Capri by Fraser, Brisbane

8/10 Good

"Location, cleanliness, and front desk staff were great."

Great Southern Hotel Brisbane

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and amenities were superb. We plan to stay here again."

CLLIX Brisbane Skytower Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and views"

Hyatt Regency Brisbane

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent experience, front reception extremely helpful, very clean room - felt safe and comfortable! Bed amazing !!"

Ibis Styles Brisbane Elizabeth Street

10/10 Excellent

"great location and a fantastic view over the river. clean room and very comfortable, will stay again next time i visit brisbane."

Avani Living Queen’s Wharf Residences

10/10 Excellent

"The staff at reception were so helpful and friendly the hotel was definately up to par and I was so impressed also easy to get to casino and rooftop without leaving the place so convenient"

Rydges South Bank

10/10 Excellent

"Great family stay. Good location to the train station and everything on offer in South Bank."

Other attractions near Waterfront Brisbane

Brisbane Customs House

9.2/10 (26 reviews)

Brisbane Customs House is just one of the places to see in Brisbane, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

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Brisbane Riverside Markets

8.4/10 (93 reviews)

During your trip to Brisbane, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Brisbane Riverside Markets. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

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Naldham House

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can learn about the history of Brisbane with a trip to Naldham House. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this culturally rich area.

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St. Stephens Cathedral

8.4/10 (26 reviews)

St. Stephens Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Brisbane, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or experience the entertainment choices in this culturally rich area.

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MacArthur Museum Brisbane

8.6/10 (35 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at MacArthur Museum Brisbane in Brisbane. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.

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Wintergarden

8.6/10 (82 reviews)

During your trip to Brisbane, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Wintergarden. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

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Anzac Square

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Brisbane when you stop by Anzac Square. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.

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St. Andrew's Uniting Church

After visiting St. Andrew's Uniting Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brisbane. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the entertainment choices in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Waterfront Brisbane?

Waterfront Brisbane is located in a culturally rich area of Brisbane known for its major shopping area and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 1074 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Waterfront Brisbane?

Adjacent to Waterfront Brisbane, CLLIX Brisbane Skytower Apartments is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this aparthotel offers an indoor pool and in-room kitchens. Other good choices close by include Amora Hotel Brisbane and Royal On The Park.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Waterfront Brisbane?

Expedia has 1074 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Waterfront Brisbane.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Waterfront Brisbane, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near Waterfront Brisbane.

What can I see and do near Waterfront Brisbane?

Museum of Brisbane, Queensland Art Gallery and Queensland Museum feature captivating exhibits. Sights like Story Bridge, Brisbane Customs House and Old Windmill & Observatory are must-sees while exploring the area. You can check out the local talent at Tivoli, Brisbane Powerhouse and Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts.

How can I get to Waterfront Brisbane?

If you're taking a train into town, Brisbane Central Station and Brisbane Roma Street Station are the closest stations to Brisbane Central Business District. There may not be many public transport choices near Waterfront Brisbane so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

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Our top choices for Waterfront Brisbane hotels

1. Heal House

2. Spicers Balfour Brisbane

3. Amora Hotel Brisbane

4. The Star Grand Brisbane

5. Il Mondo Boutique Hotel

6. Meriton Suites Herschel Street, Brisbane

7. Royal On The Park

8. Royal Albert Hotel

9. The Inchcolm by Ode Hotels

10. The Johnson Brisbane - Art Series

11. The Westin Brisbane

12. Hotel Indigo Brisbane City Centre by IHG

13. The Alva Hotel Brisbane, Vignette Collection by IHG

14. Treasury Brisbane

15. Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane

16. Crystalbrook Vincent

17. Punthill Spring Hill

18. W Brisbane

19. Point Hotel

20. Ibis Styles Brisbane Elizabeth Street

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Top Waterfront Brisbane Hotel Reviews

The Star Grand Brisbane

Royal On The Park

Capri by Fraser, Brisbane

Great Southern Hotel Brisbane

CLLIX Brisbane Skytower Apartments

Hyatt Regency Brisbane

Ibis Styles Brisbane Elizabeth Street

Avani Living Queen’s Wharf Residences

Rydges South Bank

Other attractions near Waterfront Brisbane

Brisbane Customs House

Brisbane Riverside Markets

Naldham House

St. Stephens Cathedral

MacArthur Museum Brisbane

Wintergarden

Anzac Square

St. Andrew's Uniting Church

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