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 modern hotel with a well-lit entrance, a signboard, and a pathway leading to the building.

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

₩286,924

₩315,616 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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.

2. Amora Hotel Brisbane

Spring Hill, 0.8 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Karen

₩211,964

₩233,160 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A modern bathroom with a green marble sink, wooden bench, and a view of the city through sheer curtains.

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

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

3. The Calile Hotel

Fortitude Valley, 0.8 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Sophie

₩432,243

₩475,467 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

4. Royal On The Park

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.3 km from Howard Smith Wharves

james

₩167,701

₩184,473 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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.

5. The Johnson Brisbane - Art Series

Spring Hill, 1.2 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Chantelle

₩160,811

₩176,892 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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.

A restaurant with high ceilings, patterned walls, and a mix of wooden and upholstered seating.

6. Ovolo Brisbane Fortitude Valley, a Wyndham Hotel

Fortitude Valley, 1.1 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Robert

₩215,801

₩237,381 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

7. The Inchcolm by Ode Hotels

Spring Hill, 0.9 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Ryan

₩204,440

₩224,887 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and decorative plants.

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

8. Royal Albert Hotel

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.3 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Christine

₩159,733

₩175,706 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 modern building with a geometric facade and multiple balconies.

A modern lounge with a city view, featuring a sofa, two ottomans, a coffee table, and a potted plant.

9. The Alva Hotel Brisbane, Vignette Collection by IHG

Fortitude Valley, 0.3 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Troy

₩197,529

₩217,282 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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.

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.

10. Crystalbrook Vincent

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

Nate

₩239,314

₩263,245 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A high-rise room with a large window offering a city view, a wicker chair, and a small table.

11. Kooii Apartments

Fortitude Valley, 0.7 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Gavin

₩175,624

₩193,186 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

A hotel room with a bed, a dining table with a chair, a bottle, and a menu.

12. Chester Hotel

Fortitude Valley, 1.1 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Lawrence

₩260,098

₩260,098 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

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

13. The Westin Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.3 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Ranjit

₩260,840

₩286,924 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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.

14. Punthill Spring Hill

Spring Hill, 1 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Dustyn

₩148,142

₩162,952 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table with a fruit bowl, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

15. Meriton Suites Adelaide Street, Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 0.3 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Glenn

₩130,843

₩143,926 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small table with a cup and a plate, a chair, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

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

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.

16. Capri by Fraser, Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.3 km from Howard Smith Wharves

David

₩175,357

₩192,896 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

17. Ibis Styles Brisbane Elizabeth Street

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.5 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Miyako

₩141,233

₩155,356 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs under a large tree decorated with lights.

A modern pool area with a clear pool, wooden deck, and glass walls.

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

A restaurant with multiple dining tables, chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a brick wall with a kitchen area visible in the background.

18. Rydges Fortitude Valley

Bowen Hills, 1.3 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Sheng Hui

₩184,614

₩203,075 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A historic building with a classical facade, large windows, and a prominent clock tower.

A reception area with a white console table, a large mirror, a potted plant, a magazine rack, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A modern living room with a beige sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and large arched windows with curtains.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view through a decorative window.

19. The Manor Apartment Hotel

Brisbane Central Business District, 0.9 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Desmond

₩211,964

₩233,160 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern living room with a large window overlooking a cityscape, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern living room with a glass dining table, a sofa, and a balcony with a view.

A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a view of surrounding buildings.

A modern interior with a staircase, a grey sofa, a colorful abstract painting, and a city view through large windows.

20. The Docks on Goodwin

Kangaroo Point, 0.9 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Marnicka

₩239,308

₩263,237 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Howard Smith Wharves

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Spicers Balfour Brisbane	9.6 Exceptional 358 reviews	View
Amora Hotel Brisbane	9.4 Exceptional 1,610 reviews	View
The Calile Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 512 reviews	View
Royal On The Park	9.2 Wonderful 1,480 reviews	View
The Johnson Brisbane - Art Series	9.2 Wonderful 701 reviews	View

Top Howard Smith Wharves Hotel Reviews

Avani Living Queen’s Wharf Residences

10/10 Excellent

"Everything's perfect . For sure will book it again when I travell again to Brisbane."

Kennigo Hotel Brisbane, Independent Collection by EVT

10/10 Excellent

"Easy enough street parking after 5pm!"

CLLIX Brisbane Skytower Apartments

8/10 Good

"All good thanks we will be back"

Hyatt Regency Brisbane

10/10 Excellent

"Fabulous location and a beautiful hotel. Great food in the hotel and nearby."

Stamford Plaza Brisbane

10/10 Excellent

"The room was spotless the bathroom was clean"

Royal On The Park

8/10 Good

"Old hotel, but ckean and simple, good sized room, and great location to many things. Staff were lovely"

Amora Hotel Brisbane

8/10 Good

"Our room was nice. Beds were twin, so not Queen, and too small for two of us to comfortably sleep. The AC was not cool enough throughout the night as it went off and on (probably some energy saving mechanism). The gym was good enough, but there is no hot tub at the hotel, just a pool, which we didn't use. The bar was good. The restaurant is only open for breakfast and dinner, not lunch, which we would have liked to have, as we checked out at 12 noon. The parking was only $15 on the weekend which is good value. Our shower was very nice. The carpet needs a good cleaning as it was quite worn and discoloured. I would likely stay there again if I'm alone and not with family members."

Brisbane Marriott Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing experience!"

Crystalbrook Vincent

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hotel - something a little unique. Well located, friendly staff and great breakfast. Highly recommend."

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. The Calile Hotel

4. Royal On The Park

5. The Johnson Brisbane - Art Series

6. Ovolo Brisbane Fortitude Valley, a Wyndham Hotel

7. The Inchcolm by Ode Hotels

8. Royal Albert Hotel

9. The Alva Hotel Brisbane, Vignette Collection by IHG

10. Crystalbrook Vincent

11. Kooii Apartments

12. Chester Hotel

13. The Westin Brisbane

14. Punthill Spring Hill

15. Meriton Suites Adelaide Street, Brisbane

16. Capri by Fraser, Brisbane

17. Ibis Styles Brisbane Elizabeth Street

18. Rydges Fortitude Valley

19. The Manor Apartment Hotel

20. The Docks on Goodwin

Compare popular hotels close to Howard Smith Wharves

Top Howard Smith Wharves Hotel Reviews

Avani Living Queen’s Wharf Residences

Kennigo Hotel Brisbane, Independent Collection by EVT

CLLIX Brisbane Skytower Apartments

Hyatt Regency Brisbane

Stamford Plaza Brisbane

Royal On The Park

Amora Hotel 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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