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 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.

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

1. Spicers Balfour Brisbane

New Farm, 0.5 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Michael

₩287,648

₩316,413 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 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.

2. Amora Hotel Brisbane

Spring Hill, 0.8 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Richard

₩212,499

₩233,749 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A balcony with a round table, two chairs, and a tray of food.

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.

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

3. Il Mondo Boutique Hotel

Kangaroo Point, 0.8 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Jim

₩202,257

₩222,485 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

4. The Star Grand Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.7 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Mitchell

₩344,141

₩378,555 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a city skyline view.

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

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

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

5. Ovolo Brisbane Fortitude Valley, a Wyndham Hotel

Fortitude Valley, 1.1 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Robert

₩223,582

₩245,940 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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

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.

6. The Inchcolm by Ode Hotels

Spring Hill, 0.9 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Ryan

₩197,453

₩217,197 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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.

7. Royal On The Park

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.3 km from Howard Smith Wharves

james

₩166,657

₩183,325 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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.

8. Hotel Indigo Brisbane City Centre by IHG

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.6 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Jane

₩189,404

₩208,344 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.

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.

9. The Johnson Brisbane - Art Series

Spring Hill, 1.2 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Chantelle

₩134,558

₩148,014 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small ottoman, a round table, and a mirror on the wall.

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

A deck with lounge chairs, a table, and potted plants.

10. Punthill Spring Hill

Spring Hill, 1 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Dustyn

₩148,516

₩163,364 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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 large island, stainless steel appliances, and a city view.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a blue sofa, a dining area with a round table, and a kitchen with a marble countertop.

11. Meriton Suites Herschel Street, Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.7 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Roy

₩139,635

₩153,599 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

12. W Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.6 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Michael

₩312,271

₩343,503 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 rooftop pool area with sun loungers and umbrellas, a clear sky, and a view of the cityscape.

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

13. The Alva Hotel Brisbane, Vignette Collection by IHG

Fortitude Valley, 0.3 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Troy

₩192,104

₩211,314 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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 bar area with seating and a bar counter, featuring a herringbone floor pattern and a chandelier.

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

14. Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.5 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Aisling

₩188,719

₩207,591 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 modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a microwave, oven, and sink. There is a small trash bin and a decorative wall piece.

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

15. Royal Albert Hotel

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.3 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Christine

₩185,705

₩204,276 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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

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.

16. Kooii Apartments

Fortitude Valley, 0.7 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Gavin

₩168,409

₩185,250 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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.

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

17. Point Hotel

Kangaroo Point, 1.3 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Michelle

₩120,364

₩132,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a TV, and a glass partition separating the living area from the bedroom.

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

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

18. Capri by Fraser, Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.3 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Domenic

₩166,799

₩183,481 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, and a view of a cityscape at night.

A reception desk with a modern design, a digital screen, and a counter.

A modern interior with a staircase leading to an upper level, seating area with tables and chairs, and large windows offering views of the outside.

A conference room with a long table, yellow chairs, a whiteboard, and a large screen.

19. Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central by IHG

Spring Hill, 0.8 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Sarah

₩159,099

₩175,009 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

Two individuals seated on yellow and white striped cushions by a poolside, with a wicker basket between them.

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the cityscape at night.

A spiral staircase with red steps and a white central column, surrounded by a polished marble floor.

A man in a white shirt and black pants standing next to a black BMW SUV at the entrance of a building with a sign that reads 'Intercontinental Brisbane'.

20. InterContinental Brisbane by IHG

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.1 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Ben

₩236,755

₩260,431 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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Spicers Balfour Brisbane	9.6 Exceptional 360 reviews	View
Amora Hotel Brisbane	9.4 Exceptional 1,631 reviews	View
Il Mondo Boutique Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 586 reviews	View
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Top Howard Smith Wharves Hotel Reviews

Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane

10/10 Excellent

"A very pleasant place to stay. Very nice room."

Evolution Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"great location for business as well as afterwork activities was really impressed with the level 6 recreation area ,will definitely be staying there again on my next work trip"

The Star Grand Brisbane

8/10 Good

"We love staying at the Star Grand Brisbane. However this time at the restaurant at the Sky Deck they had an Oyster and Domaine Chandon Happy Hour from 4 - 6. We went up and ask for the promotion which was $3 Oysters and a glass of Chandon for $12. We were told by the young girl there that they had run out of oysters. I said ok I will just have a glass of Chandon for $12. She politely told me I could not have the Chandon for $12 because I wasn't having the oysters. To which I replied but you don't have any oysters. She said sorry but she couldn't do anything. Very poor for such a great hotel. We will be back but I would expect that if the Star Grand offer a happy hour promotion for 2 hours next time when we get there at 5 (half way through the Happy Hour) we can still get the promotion.."

Great Southern Hotel Brisbane

8/10 Good

"The.propery is dated and undergoing renovation. That said, the renos had no impact and the rooms are comfortable, spacious and clean. Great location near action at Queen St. Definitely a tourist area, lots of pubs, bars, restaurants, etc. We had.l breakfast there and highly recommend it - good for price. Pool under construction. Self serve coin operated laundry available. Would recommend - good hotel for price. Front desk staff helpful!!"

Royal On The Park

10/10 Excellent

"Such a wonderful experience for a short get away. Wish we stayed longer to experience all it had to offer. From the friendly, helpful, genuine staff, it was such a pleasant stay that we'll remember."

Mantra on Queen

8/10 Good

"Nice apartment although even on the 27th floor quite noisy from the street below. Would not park on-site for any reason. The carpark is too tight if you value your car."

Hyatt Regency Brisbane

10/10 Excellent

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

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 Star Grand Brisbane

5. Ovolo Brisbane Fortitude Valley, a Wyndham Hotel

6. The Inchcolm by Ode Hotels

7. Royal On The Park

8. Hotel Indigo Brisbane City Centre by IHG

9. The Johnson Brisbane - Art Series

10. Punthill Spring Hill

11. Meriton Suites Herschel Street, Brisbane

12. W Brisbane

13. The Alva Hotel Brisbane, Vignette Collection by IHG

14. Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane

15. Royal Albert Hotel

16. Kooii Apartments

17. Point Hotel

18. Capri by Fraser, Brisbane

19. Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central by IHG

20. InterContinental Brisbane by IHG

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Top Howard Smith Wharves Hotel Reviews

Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane

Evolution Apartments

The Star Grand Brisbane

Great Southern Hotel Brisbane

Royal On The Park

Mantra on Queen

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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