The Best Hotels Closest to Howard Smith Wharves in Brisbane for 2026

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

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

1. Spicers Balfour Brisbane

New Farm, 0.5 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Michael

₩278,771

₩306,648 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large wall mural.

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

2. Amora Hotel Brisbane

Spring Hill, 0.8 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Jayson

₩228,085

₩250,894 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

An aerial view of a swimming pool with a tiled deck, a covered seating area, and potted plants.

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

3. Il Mondo Boutique Hotel

Kangaroo Point, 0.8 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Jim

₩189,937

₩208,929 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An aerial view of a swimming pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

A modern restaurant with round tables, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area with stools.

A multi-story building with a covered outdoor seating area, columns, and greenery.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and check-in counters.

4. The Calile Hotel

Fortitude Valley, 0.8 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Sophie

₩450,111

₩495,122 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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.

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.

5. Royal On The Park

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.3 km from Howard Smith Wharves

james

₩167,058

₩183,766 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A rooftop lounge area with sun loungers, wooden flooring, and hanging wicker lamps.

A modern hotel entrance with a prominent illuminated sign reading "THE VALLEY".

A rooftop bar with seating, a pool, and city views at dusk.

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

6. Ovolo Brisbane Fortitude Valley, a Wyndham Hotel

Fortitude Valley, 1.1 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Robert

₩216,681

₩238,349 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, and a city view through floor-to-ceiling windows.

7. The Johnson Brisbane - Art Series

Spring Hill, 1.2 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Chantelle

₩160,194

₩176,213 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

8. Royal Albert Hotel

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.3 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Christine

₩159,624

₩175,586 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the street.

9. Punthill Spring Hill

Spring Hill, 1 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Adam

₩144,938

₩159,432 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

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

10. Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.5 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Tereapii

₩189,012

₩207,913 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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.

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

11. The Alva Hotel Brisbane, Vignette Collection by IHG

Fortitude Valley, 0.3 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Troy

₩219,525

₩241,477 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a television mounted on the wall, a green sofa, and a view of a bridge outside the window.

12. Crystalbrook Vincent

Brisbane Central Business District, < 0.1 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Nate

₩240,291

₩264,320 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A hotel entrance with a glass canopy, a small outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, and a signboard.

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.

13. The Inchcolm by Ode Hotels

Spring Hill, 0.9 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Ryan

₩185,875

₩204,463 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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

A modern apartment with a balcony, large windows, and a view of surrounding high-rise buildings.

14. The Westin Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.3 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Eduardo

₩261,904

₩288,094 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small table, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair and a table, a potted plant, and a view of the city through large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a view of the city through floor-to-ceiling windows.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a view of the city through large windows.

15. Kooii Apartments

Fortitude Valley, 0.7 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Gavin

₩168,670

₩185,537 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern rooftop pool with clear blue water, surrounded by white architecture and offering a view of the cityscape.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A rooftop terrace with two curved sofas and two round tables, offering a view of a cityscape.

A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area with a TV, and a view of the city through large windows.

16. Chester Hotel

Fortitude Valley, 1.1 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Lawrence

₩261,159

₩261,159 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

Two people sitting at a table with bowls of food, a lamp, and a chair with a patterned cushion.

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

17. Point Hotel

Kangaroo Point, 1.3 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Michelle

₩150,278

₩165,306 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a dining table, and a large window offering a city view.

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

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a sofa set, a dining table, and a flat-screen TV.

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

18. Meriton Suites Adelaide Street, Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 0.3 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Glenn

₩122,902

₩135,190 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern indoor swimming pool with a blue mosaic floor and walls, a central light fixture, and metal railings along the sides.

A modern gym with treadmills, ellipticals, and weight machines.

A hotel room with a large bed, two nightstands, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent entrance, and outdoor seating.

19. Capri by Fraser, Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.3 km from Howard Smith Wharves

David

₩167,058

₩183,766 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 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.

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

20. Ibis Styles Brisbane Elizabeth Street

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.5 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Paul

₩140,691

₩154,760 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Spicers Balfour Brisbane	9.6 Exceptional 358 reviews	View
Amora Hotel Brisbane	9.4 Exceptional 1,592 reviews	View
Il Mondo Boutique Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 581 reviews	View
The Calile Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 509 reviews	View
Royal On The Park	9.2 Wonderful 1,478 reviews	View

Top Howard Smith Wharves Hotel Reviews

Ibis Styles Brisbane Elizabeth Street

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome reception. Awesome breakfast baffet and AMAZING room …"

Hyatt Regency Brisbane

10/10 Excellent

"4 night stay. Very comfortable. Hibiscus Rooftop bar was great for pre-dinner drinks. Had a delicious meal in Lennon's restaurant."

Avani Living Queen’s Wharf Residences

8/10 Good

"Stayed 2 nights absolutely gorgeous place but I did have 1 problem the beds are very very small so to say we both did not get much sleep was an understatement. But besides that a lovely place to stay close to loads of food and entertainment."

Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane

10/10 Excellent

"Great place recommended"

The Star Grand Brisbane

10/10 Excellent

"My daughter and I had a wonderful stay. We highly recommend this property the facilities were amazing. Any staff member we had contact with was polite and courteous Our river view room was just lovely We will definitely stay here again and will be telling our family and friends about our positive experience Also I left my cardigan behind and they are willing to post it to me many thanks Star Grand 😊"

Royal On The Park

10/10 Excellent

"This is a great value-for-money hotel with pretty standards making it lovely for a few nights stay in Brisbane. Great location, great staff, great old world charm. L"

Meriton Suites Adelaide Street, Brisbane

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely room, good kitchen bedroom and was nice that there was a bath not just a shower, great location too. However, there was a really annoying beeping noise that kept happening from the early hours of the morning til I would say mid-morning that really irritated our sleep :( Everything was great besides that."

Brisbane Marriott Hotel

8/10 Good

"Clean, food location, family friendly"

Crystalbrook Vincent

10/10 Excellent

"Love crystalbrook vincent. Best hotel location in Brisbane"

Other attractions near Howard Smith Wharves

A city skyline at night with a brightly lit bridge spanning a body of water.

Story Bridge

9.0/10 (289 reviews)

This bridge attracts visitors not only for its historical significance, but also for its spectacular bridge climb and its colorful nighttime lighting.

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A building with a sign for 'Contemporary Arts' and 'Art House Coffee'.

Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts

8.0/10 (1 review)

If you live and breathe art, don’t miss this modern art space in a former warehouse in the heart of one of Brisbane’s most energetic and creative districts.

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A modern art museum with pink shelving and a large plant.

Institute of Modern Art

Delve into Brisbane’s burgeoning arts scene in “The Judy,” where you can see the latest exhibits at one of Australia’s oldest independent art galleries.

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A stone lion statue on a city street with a red canopy and a sign that reads "China".

Chinatown Mall

7.4/10 (52 reviews)

Sample authentic and affordable Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese and Korean cuisine in this typical Asian precinct in the heart of Brisbane’s bustling Fortitude Valley.

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A city skyline with a prominent bridge illuminated in blue, reflecting on the water.

Wilson Outlook Reserve

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can take time to visit Wilson Outlook Reserve during your travels to Brisbane. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its coffeehouses.

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Centenary Place

You can learn about the history of Brisbane when you stop by Centenary Place. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Fortitude Music Hall

After visiting Fortitude Music Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brisbane. Check out the shops and lively bars in this romantic area.

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Brunswick Street Mall

8.0/10 (71 reviews)

During your trip to Brisbane, you can enjoy retail therapy at Brunswick Street Mall. 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 Howard Smith Wharves?

Howard Smith Wharves is located in a culturally rich area of Brisbane known for its beautiful river views and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 922 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Howard Smith Wharves?

Adjacent to Howard Smith Wharves, Brisbane Marriott Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices close by include Amora Hotel Brisbane and CLLIX Brisbane Skytower Apartments.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Howard Smith Wharves?

Expedia has 922 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Howard Smith Wharves.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Howard Smith Wharves, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Howard Smith Wharves.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Howard Smith Wharves?

For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Howard Smith Wharves, click here.

What can I see and do near Howard Smith Wharves?

Museum of Brisbane, Queensland Art Gallery, and Queensland Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Story Bridge, Brisbane Customs House, and New Farms Cinemas are must-sees while exploring the area. You can catch a show at Tivoli, Brisbane Powerhouse, and Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts.

How can I get to Howard Smith Wharves?

If you want to venture outside of the area, ride aboard one of the trains from Brisbane Fortitude Valley Station. There might not be many public transportation choices close to Howard Smith Wharves so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Howard Smith Wharves hotels

1. Spicers Balfour Brisbane

2. Amora Hotel Brisbane

3. Il Mondo Boutique Hotel

4. The Calile Hotel

5. Royal On The Park

6. Ovolo Brisbane Fortitude Valley, a Wyndham Hotel

7. The Johnson Brisbane - Art Series

8. Royal Albert Hotel

9. Punthill Spring Hill

10. Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane

11. The Alva Hotel Brisbane, Vignette Collection by IHG

12. Crystalbrook Vincent

13. The Inchcolm by Ode Hotels

14. The Westin Brisbane

15. Kooii Apartments

16. Chester Hotel

17. Point Hotel

18. Meriton Suites Adelaide Street, Brisbane

19. Capri by Fraser, Brisbane

20. Ibis Styles Brisbane Elizabeth Street

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Top Howard Smith Wharves Hotel Reviews

Ibis Styles Brisbane Elizabeth Street

Hyatt Regency Brisbane

Avani Living Queen’s Wharf Residences

Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane

The Star Grand Brisbane

Royal On The Park

Meriton Suites Adelaide Street, Brisbane

Brisbane Marriott Hotel

Crystalbrook Vincent

Other attractions near Howard Smith Wharves

Story Bridge

Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts

Institute of Modern Art

Chinatown Mall

Wilson Outlook Reserve

Centenary Place

Fortitude Music Hall

Brunswick Street Mall

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