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

A waterfront promenade with a view of a city skyline and a river.

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Tonight

Tomorrow

This weekend

Next weekend

Our top choices for Howard Smith Wharves hotels

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

1. Spicers Balfour Brisbane

New Farm, 0.5 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Michael

NT$6,455

NT$7,100 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

Jim

NT$4,367

NT$4,804 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

NT$4,678

NT$5,146 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

NT$10,782

NT$11,861 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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 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.

5. Crystalbrook Vincent

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

Nate

NT$5,756

NT$6,332 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

6. The Alva Hotel Brisbane, Vignette Collection by IHG

Fortitude Valley, 0.3 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Troy

NT$4,589

NT$5,048 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

7. Ovolo Brisbane Fortitude Valley, a Wyndham Hotel

Fortitude Valley, 1.1 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Ranine

NT$5,364

NT$5,901 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 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.

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

8. Royal On The Park

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.3 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Laura

NT$4,002

NT$4,402 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

9. Royal Albert Hotel

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.3 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Christine

NT$3,824

NT$4,206 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 hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, and large windows offering views of the city.

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.

10. The Westin Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.3 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Ranjit

NT$6,339

NT$6,973 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with two sofas, and a wooden floor.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small ottoman, a nightstand, a lamp, a mirror, and a ceiling light.

A conference room with white tables, grey chairs, and a dark blue accent wall.

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

11. Punthill Spring Hill

Spring Hill, 1 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Adam

NT$3,600

NT$3,960 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

An outdoor dining area with a bar, seating, and a view of a building.

12. LyLo Brisbane

Fortitude Valley, 0.9 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Selena

NT$4,020

NT$4,422 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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

13. The Johnson Brisbane - Art Series

Spring Hill, 1.2 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Chantelle

NT$3,467

NT$3,814 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa, a desk, and a view of the city through large windows.

A bar area with a long counter, glass display cases, and a wooden floor.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a large mirror, and pendant lighting.

14. The Inchcolm by Ode Hotels

Spring Hill, 0.9 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Ryan

NT$4,618

NT$5,080 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 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.

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.

15. Kooii Apartments

Fortitude Valley, 0.7 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Gavin

NT$4,244

NT$4,668 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a cityscape with modern buildings.

A tall, modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple balconies, and a prominent entrance area with lighting.

A modern living room with teal and yellow sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a city view.

A modern dining area with a white marble table, teal chairs, and a vase with flowers.

16. CLLIX Brisbane Central Apartments

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.1 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Carmel

NT$5,806

NT$6,386 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 rooftop terrace with two curved sofas and two round tables, offering a view of a cityscape.

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

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

17. Chester Hotel

Fortitude Valley, 1.1 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Lawrence

NT$5,990

NT$5,990 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a city view.

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

A couple standing on an escalator with a view of indoor greenery and a modern architectural design.

A swimming pool with two yellow and white inflatable rings, a lifebuoy, and a metal ladder.

18. InterContinental Brisbane by IHG

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.1 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Virginia

NT$5,621

NT$6,183 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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 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

Renee

NT$4,044

NT$4,448 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

NT$3,472

NT$3,819 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

View all properties

Compare popular hotels close to Howard Smith Wharves

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Spicers Balfour Brisbane	9.6 Exceptional 356 reviews	View
Il Mondo Boutique Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 577 reviews	View
Amora Hotel Brisbane	9.4 Exceptional 1,591 reviews	View
The Calile Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 508 reviews	View
Crystalbrook Vincent	9.2 Wonderful 800 reviews	View

Top Howard Smith Wharves Hotel Reviews

CLLIX Brisbane Skytower Apartments

8/10 Good

"Great place, it says sound proof rooms, but I wouldn’t necessarily say that. It was nice, amazing views, bathrooms weren’t bad. Very nice kitchen. Laundry was nice to have."

Evolution Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Great value and easy check in"

Avani Living Queen’s Wharf Residences

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent"

Meriton Suites Adelaide Street, Brisbane

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect place to stay. Amazing rooms and facilities"

Ibis Styles Brisbane Elizabeth Street

8/10 Good

"Great location, quiet and clean room. Second time staying here as it’s such a convenient spot."

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

Find hotels near Howard Smith Wharves, Brisbane from NT$3,814

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Check prices for these dates

Filter by

Star rating

Guest rating

Our top choices for Howard Smith Wharves hotels

1. Spicers Balfour Brisbane

2. Il Mondo Boutique Hotel

3. Amora Hotel Brisbane

4. The Calile Hotel

5. Crystalbrook Vincent

6. The Alva Hotel Brisbane, Vignette Collection by IHG

7. Ovolo Brisbane Fortitude Valley, a Wyndham Hotel

8. Royal On The Park

9. Royal Albert Hotel

10. The Westin Brisbane

11. Punthill Spring Hill

12. LyLo Brisbane

13. The Johnson Brisbane - Art Series

14. The Inchcolm by Ode Hotels

15. Kooii Apartments

16. CLLIX Brisbane Central Apartments

17. Chester Hotel

18. InterContinental Brisbane by IHG

19. Capri by Fraser, Brisbane

20. Ibis Styles Brisbane Elizabeth Street

Compare popular hotels close to Howard Smith Wharves

Top Howard Smith Wharves Hotel Reviews

CLLIX Brisbane Skytower Apartments

Evolution Apartments

Avani Living Queen’s Wharf Residences

Meriton Suites Adelaide Street, Brisbane

Ibis Styles Brisbane Elizabeth Street

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

Frequently asked questions