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

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

1. Amora Hotel Brisbane

Spring Hill, 0.4 km from Old Windmill & Observatory

Jayson

NT$4,678

NT$5,146 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

A person lying in bed with white bedding and pillows.

A well-equipped gym with various exercise machines, a treadmill, and a bench.

2. Treasury Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 0.7 km from Old Windmill & Observatory

Ka Chung

NT$5,080

NT$5,588 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 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.

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.

3. Meriton Suites Herschel Street, Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 0.4 km from Old Windmill & Observatory

Adeyemi John

NT$3,761

NT$4,137 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 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.

4. Crystalbrook Vincent

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.2 km from Old Windmill & Observatory

Nate

NT$5,756

NT$6,332 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

A hotel room with a glass table, two armchairs, a lamp, and a view of tall buildings.

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

5. Royal On The Park

Brisbane Central Business District, 1 km from Old Windmill & Observatory

Laura

NT$4,002

NT$4,402 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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 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.

6. W Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 0.5 km from Old Windmill & Observatory

Francois

NT$7,695

NT$8,465 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

7. Royal Albert Hotel

Brisbane Central Business District, 0.6 km from Old Windmill & Observatory

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

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

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

8. The Westin Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 0.8 km from Old Windmill & Observatory

Ranjit

NT$6,339

NT$6,973 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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.

9. Hotel Indigo Brisbane City Centre by IHG

Brisbane Central Business District, 0.4 km from Old Windmill & Observatory

Josephine

NT$5,056

NT$5,561 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

10. Avani Living Queen’s Wharf Residences

Brisbane Central Business District, 0.9 km from Old Windmill & Observatory

Deirdre

NT$6,339

NT$6,973 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 bar area with seating and a bar counter, featuring a herringbone floor pattern and a chandelier.

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.

11. Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 0.7 km from Old Windmill & Observatory

Janice

NT$4,579

NT$5,037 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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.

12. The Star Grand Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 1 km from Old Windmill & Observatory

Eve

NT$7,858

NT$8,643 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

13. The Johnson Brisbane - Art Series

Spring Hill, 0.6 km from Old Windmill & Observatory

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, 0.4 km from Old Windmill & Observatory

Ryan

NT$4,618

NT$5,080 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

A cozy living area with a brown sofa, a small round ottoman, a plate with a croissant and a cup of coffee, and a side table with a plant.

15. Punthill Spring Hill

Spring Hill, 0.3 km from Old Windmill & Observatory

Adam

NT$3,600

NT$3,960 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a stove.

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

16. CLLIX Brisbane Central Apartments

Brisbane Central Business District, 0.1 km from Old Windmill & Observatory

Carmel

NT$5,746

NT$6,321 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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 nightstand with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a city view.

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.

17. InterContinental Brisbane by IHG

Brisbane Central Business District, 0.5 km from Old Windmill & Observatory

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 with a glass facade, a prominent entrance, and outdoor seating.

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.

18. Capri by Fraser, Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 0.8 km from Old Windmill & Observatory

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

A hotel room with a balcony, two wicker chairs with yellow cushions, a small table with a plate and a cup, and a view of a building with multiple windows.

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

19. Ibis Styles Brisbane Elizabeth Street

Brisbane Central Business District, 0.6 km from Old Windmill & Observatory

Paul

NT$3,451

NT$3,797 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A rooftop terrace with white wicker furniture and a view of a cityscape at sunset.

A modern lounge area with a sofa set, armchairs, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a minibar with champagne glasses.

A bar area with a round table and two white wire chairs, shelves of bottles, and a TV mounted on the wall.

20. The Beetson Hotel

1.1 km from Old Windmill & Observatory

Timothy

NT$3,819

NT$4,201 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Compare popular hotels close to Old Windmill & Observatory

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Amora Hotel Brisbane	9.4 Exceptional 1,592 reviews	View
Treasury Brisbane	9.4 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Meriton Suites Herschel Street, Brisbane	9.2 Wonderful 2,561 reviews	View
Crystalbrook Vincent	9.2 Wonderful 800 reviews	View
Royal On The Park	9.2 Wonderful 1,481 reviews	View

Top Old Windmill & Observatory 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."

The Merchant Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

Oaks Brisbane on Charlotte Suites

8/10 Good

"Excellent accommodation and location and they have the best coffee place ever across the road called 'Coffee Anthology'. I also booked the shuttle bus Con-X-ion at the same time with expedia but in hindsight there were better transport options."

Evolution Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Great value and easy check in"

Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane

10/10 Excellent

"Clean establishment with friendly, helpful staff"

Capri by Fraser, Brisbane

10/10 Excellent

"Facilities are excellent. 24hr gym and steam room. Beautiful indoor pool."

Avani Living Queen’s Wharf Residences

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent"

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."

Soho Brisbane

8/10 Good

"For the price, this hotel is excellent for a short stay, staff were very friendly and the room is good."

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A historic building with a clock tower, palm trees, and modern skyscrapers in the background.

King George Square

8.4/10 (764 reviews)

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A tall clock tower with a statue of a man on a horse in front.

City Hall Clock Tower

8.8/10 (37 reviews)

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A historic building with a clock tower and classical columns.

Museum of Brisbane

8.6/10 (147 reviews)

See artifacts, photographs and artworks from Brisbane’s past and present, tour the rooms of the City Hall and head up the old clock tower for spectacular views.

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King Edward Park

After visiting King Edward Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brisbane. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the entertainment choices in this culturally rich area.

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City Tabernacle Baptist Church

After visiting City Tabernacle Baptist Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brisbane. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this culturally rich area.

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Footsteps Gallery

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Footsteps Gallery in Brisbane. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this culturally rich area.

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Albert Street Uniting Church

7.4/10 (3 reviews)

After visiting Albert Street Uniting Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brisbane. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.

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Anzac Square

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Brisbane with a stop at Anzac Square. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Old Windmill & Observatory?

Old Windmill & Observatory 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 1037 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Old Windmill & Observatory?

Adjacent to Old Windmill & Observatory, Amora Hotel Brisbane 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 options close by include Evolution Apartments and W Brisbane.

How many hotels are there close to Old Windmill & Observatory?

Expedia has 1037 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Old Windmill & Observatory.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Old Windmill & Observatory, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Old Windmill & Observatory.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Old Windmill & Observatory?

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What can I see and do near Old Windmill & Observatory?

You'll want to browse the collections at Museum of Brisbane, Gallery of Modern Art, and Queensland Art Gallery. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Story Bridge, Brisbane Customs House, and Newstead House. You can check out the local talent at Tivoli, Brisbane Powerhouse, and Queensland Conservatorium.

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Our top choices for Old Windmill & Observatory hotels

1. Amora Hotel Brisbane

2. Treasury Brisbane

3. Meriton Suites Herschel Street, Brisbane

4. Crystalbrook Vincent

5. Royal On The Park

6. W Brisbane

7. Royal Albert Hotel

8. The Westin Brisbane

9. Hotel Indigo Brisbane City Centre by IHG

10. Avani Living Queen’s Wharf Residences

11. Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane

12. The Star Grand Brisbane

13. The Johnson Brisbane - Art Series

14. The Inchcolm by Ode Hotels

15. Punthill Spring Hill

16. CLLIX Brisbane Central Apartments

17. InterContinental Brisbane by IHG

18. Capri by Fraser, Brisbane

19. Ibis Styles Brisbane Elizabeth Street

20. The Beetson Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Old Windmill & Observatory

Top Old Windmill & Observatory Hotel Reviews

CLLIX Brisbane Skytower Apartments

The Merchant Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

Oaks Brisbane on Charlotte Suites

Evolution Apartments

Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane

Capri by Fraser, Brisbane

Avani Living Queen’s Wharf Residences

Ibis Styles Brisbane Elizabeth Street

Soho Brisbane

Other attractions near Old Windmill & Observatory

King George Square

City Hall Clock Tower

Museum of Brisbane

King Edward Park

City Tabernacle Baptist Church

Footsteps Gallery

Albert Street Uniting Church

Anzac Square

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