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

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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 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.

1. The Calile Hotel

Fortitude Valley, 0.8 km from Howard Smith Wharves

John

NT$10,346

NT$11,381 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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

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

Kelly

NT$5,203

NT$5,723 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

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.

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

3. Amora Hotel Brisbane

Spring Hill, 0.8 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Douglas Boyd

NT$5,203

NT$5,723 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

A person lying in bed with white bedding and pillows.

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

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

4. Treasury Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.6 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Ann

NT$4,807

NT$5,288 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

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

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

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

5. W Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.6 km from Howard Smith Wharves

SHAM

NT$7,852

NT$8,638 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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.

6. Crystalbrook Vincent

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

Statio

NT$5,548

NT$6,102 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern outdoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a stone wall, and a glass ceiling.

A modern bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a city view.

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

A person lying on a sunbed by a poolside with a view of the sky and trees.

7. The Alva Hotel Brisbane, Vignette Collection by IHG

Fortitude Valley, 0.3 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Troy

NT$4,289

NT$4,718 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

8. The Westin Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.3 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Lauren

NT$6,402

NT$7,042 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

9. Royal Albert Hotel

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.3 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Christine

NT$3,759

NT$4,135 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

10. Kooii Apartments

Fortitude Valley, 0.7 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Gavin

NT$3,916

NT$4,307 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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 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.

11. Ovolo Brisbane Fortitude Valley, a Wyndham Hotel

Fortitude Valley, 1.1 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Ross

NT$5,651

NT$6,216 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

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

12. The Johnson Brisbane - Art Series

Spring Hill, 1.2 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Chantelle

NT$3,294

NT$3,624 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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.

13. Royal On The Park

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.3 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Cameron

NT$4,084

NT$4,492 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern kitchen with a central island, potted plants, and a view of a cityscape.

Two people seated at a round table with a red umbrella overhead.

A spacious room with large windows, a sofa with cushions, and three people exercising on mats.

A multi-story building with a colorful mural on the side, a pedestrian walkway, and a street with cars.

14. LyLo Brisbane

Fortitude Valley, 0.9 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Selena

NT$3,796

NT$4,175 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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

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.

15. Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.5 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Jane

NT$4,270

NT$4,697 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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.

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

16. Hotel Indigo Brisbane City Centre by IHG

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.6 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Fiona

NT$5,366

NT$5,903 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern kitchen with a dark countertop, a laptop, a bowl of lemons, and a refrigerator.

17. Punthill Spring Hill

Spring Hill, 1 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Adam

NT$3,678

NT$4,046 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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 with a lamp, a chair, a TV, and a city view through large windows.

18. The Inchcolm by Ode Hotels

Spring Hill, 0.9 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Murray

NT$4,544

NT$4,998 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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 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.

19. Capri by Fraser, Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.3 km from Howard Smith Wharves

NT$4,084

NT$4,492 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern room with a glass wall, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a construction crane outside.

A modern interior with a wooden floor, metal railings, a staircase, and a reception area.

A modern cityscape with high-rise buildings and a prominent skyscraper in the background.

A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a bed with white linens, a modern headboard, and a bedside table with a phone.

20. The Constance

Fortitude Valley, 0.7 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Tamara

NT$3,897

NT$4,287 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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Compare popular hotels close to Howard Smith Wharves

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Calile Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 501 reviews	View
Il Mondo Boutique Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 571 reviews	View
Amora Hotel Brisbane	9.4 Exceptional 1,563 reviews	View
Treasury Brisbane	9.4 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View
W Brisbane	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View

Top Howard Smith Wharves Hotel Reviews

Stamford Plaza Brisbane

8/10 Good

"Breakfast was cold"

Ibis Styles Brisbane Elizabeth Street

10/10 Excellent

"Surprisingly large room with city and river views from our corner suite - pleasantly surprised for an Ibis property"

Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and amazing room!"

CLLIX Brisbane Skytower Apartments

8/10 Good

"Good check in and check out process. Need more glassware in unit as only had flutes. Clean apartment"

Royal On The Park

8/10 Good

"Central location. Easy walk to main shopping centre."

InterContinental Brisbane by IHG

8/10 Good

"Great location, pleasant staff. Nice lobby with bar that offers good cocktails and tasty nibbles."

The Star Grand Brisbane

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very clean. Food was very nice with in the casino area"

Capri by Fraser, Brisbane

10/10 Excellent

"Liked our stay in Brisbane"

Crystalbrook Vincent

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Close to Eagle street and right beside Howard St wharves ."

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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Three closed blue roller doors in a gallery or warehouse.

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 top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly 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 fascinating museums 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 855 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 Hyatt Regency Brisbane.

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

Expedia has 855 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 Newstead House 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. The Calile Hotel

2. Il Mondo Boutique Hotel

3. Amora Hotel Brisbane

4. Treasury Brisbane

5. W Brisbane

6. Crystalbrook Vincent

7. The Alva Hotel Brisbane, Vignette Collection by IHG

8. The Westin Brisbane

9. Royal Albert Hotel

10. Kooii Apartments

11. Ovolo Brisbane Fortitude Valley, a Wyndham Hotel

12. The Johnson Brisbane - Art Series

13. Royal On The Park

14. LyLo Brisbane

15. Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane

16. Hotel Indigo Brisbane City Centre by IHG

17. Punthill Spring Hill

18. The Inchcolm by Ode Hotels

19. Capri by Fraser, Brisbane

20. The Constance

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Top Howard Smith Wharves Hotel Reviews

Stamford Plaza Brisbane

Ibis Styles Brisbane Elizabeth Street

Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane

CLLIX Brisbane Skytower Apartments

Royal On The Park

InterContinental Brisbane by IHG

The Star Grand Brisbane

Capri by Fraser, Brisbane

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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