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

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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 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.

A gated entrance to a building with a white balcony and a gravel driveway.

1. Heal House

New Farm, 0.7 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Mick

₩331,885

₩331,885 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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.

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

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

2. Il Mondo Boutique Hotel

Kangaroo Point, 0.8 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Jim

₩185,950

₩204,541 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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 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.

3. Amora Hotel Brisbane

Spring Hill, 0.8 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Jayson

₩210,075

₩231,083 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A person lying in bed with white bedding and pillows.

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

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

4. Treasury Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.6 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Ka Chung

₩216,300

₩237,930 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

5. Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.5 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Janice

₩192,958

₩212,254 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a dining area with a round table, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

A modern bar area with a city view, featuring geometric ceiling patterns, hanging plants, and contemporary seating.

6. W Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.6 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Francois

₩327,643

₩360,404 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 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.

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

7. Meriton Suites Herschel Street, Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.7 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Adeyemi John

₩144,727

₩159,196 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

8. Crystalbrook Vincent

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

Nate

₩245,088

₩269,597 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 restaurant with tables set for dining, chairs, and a view of the street outside.

9. Royal On The Park

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.3 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Laura

₩171,577

₩188,737 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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.

10. Royal Albert Hotel

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.3 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Christine

₩162,811

₩179,092 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 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.

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, 1.3 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Ranjit

₩277,695

₩305,464 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by modern buildings.

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

12. Hotel Indigo Brisbane City Centre by IHG

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.6 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Josephine

₩216,755

₩238,434 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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

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

13. Ovolo Brisbane Fortitude Valley, a Wyndham Hotel

Fortitude Valley, 1.1 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Ranine

₩237,429

₩261,172 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, three luxury cars, and a unique ceiling design.

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

14. The Star Grand Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.7 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Eve

₩334,565

₩368,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

15. The Johnson Brisbane - Art Series

Spring Hill, 1.2 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Chantelle

₩154,747

₩170,222 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel with a curved glass facade, a rooftop pool, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, bar stools, and a dining area with a view.

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, a dining area with a sofa and chairs, and large windows offering a city view.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, multiple pillows, a ceiling fan, and a panoramic city view through floor-to-ceiling windows.

16. Avani Living Queen’s Wharf Residences

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.6 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Deirdre

₩267,133

₩293,846 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

17. Chester Hotel

Fortitude Valley, 1.1 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Lawrence

₩269,454

₩269,454 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

18. Punthill Spring Hill

Spring Hill, 1 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Adam

₩152,499

₩167,749 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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.

19. The Alva Hotel Brisbane, Vignette Collection by IHG

Fortitude Valley, 0.3 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Troy

₩205,018

₩225,520 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small 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.

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

20. Kooii Apartments

Fortitude Valley, 0.7 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Gavin

₩180,682

₩198,750 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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Compare popular hotels close to Howard Smith Wharves

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Heal House	10.0 Exceptional 127 reviews	View
Il Mondo Boutique Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 577 reviews	View
Amora Hotel Brisbane	9.4 Exceptional 1,594 reviews	View
Treasury Brisbane	9.4 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View
Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane	9.2 Wonderful 1,305 reviews	View

Top Howard Smith Wharves Hotel Reviews

Kennigo Hotel Brisbane, Independent Collection by EVT

8/10 Good

"Good"

Meriton Suites Adelaide Street, Brisbane

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic stay! Beautiful, clean and spacious apartment in a great location. Friendly service and everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Would definitely stay again!"

Avani Living Queen’s Wharf Residences

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent"

Royal On The Park

10/10 Excellent

"Always stay here when we visit Brisbane, across the road from gardens, Kangaroo point bridge, walking distance to town and Southbank"

Brisbane Marriott Hotel

8/10 Good

"I give 6 out of 10 to breakfast, and 10 out of 10 to staff. The hotel is near to ferry and you can get to everywhere."

Hyatt Regency Brisbane

8/10 Good

"The Hyatt Regency staff are extremely professional and friendly. Paul at the check-in counter was excellent and arranged for free membership, room upgrade and extended check-out. My family thoroughly enjoyed the Hyatt Regency and its convenience to the retail shopping district."

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 858 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 858 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 Old Windmill & Observatory 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. Heal House

2. Il Mondo Boutique Hotel

3. Amora Hotel Brisbane

4. Treasury Brisbane

5. Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane

6. W Brisbane

7. Meriton Suites Herschel Street, Brisbane

8. Crystalbrook Vincent

9. Royal On The Park

10. Royal Albert Hotel

11. The Westin Brisbane

12. Hotel Indigo Brisbane City Centre by IHG

13. Ovolo Brisbane Fortitude Valley, a Wyndham Hotel

14. The Star Grand Brisbane

15. The Johnson Brisbane - Art Series

16. Avani Living Queen’s Wharf Residences

17. Chester Hotel

18. Punthill Spring Hill

19. The Alva Hotel Brisbane, Vignette Collection by IHG

20. Kooii Apartments

Compare popular hotels close to Howard Smith Wharves

Top Howard Smith Wharves Hotel Reviews

Kennigo Hotel Brisbane, Independent Collection by EVT

Meriton Suites Adelaide Street, Brisbane

Avani Living Queen’s Wharf Residences

Royal On The Park

Brisbane Marriott Hotel

Hyatt Regency Brisbane

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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