Top 10 Hotels Near 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 modern kitchen with a dining area, featuring a large window, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinetry.

A room with a blue sofa, a coffee table, a white chair, and a patterned floor.

A two-story building with a white exterior, a balcony, and a staircase.

1. Heal House

New Farm, 0.7 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Mick

P14,494

P14,494 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

A bar with a city skyline view, bottles of alcohol, glasses, and a wine cooler.

2. Spicers Balfour Brisbane

New Farm, 0.5 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Michael

P13,071

P14,378 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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

P10,694

P11,764 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

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

A restaurant interior with wooden flooring, traditional Japanese decor, and a view of the outdoors.

4. Il Mondo Boutique Hotel

Kangaroo Point, 0.8 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Jim

P8,906

P9,796 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 multi-story building with a covered outdoor seating area, columns, and greenery.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and check-in counters.

5. The Calile Hotel

Fortitude Valley, 0.8 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Sophie

P20,201

P22,221 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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.

6. Ovolo Brisbane Fortitude Valley, a Wyndham Hotel

Fortitude Valley, 1.1 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Robert

P11,410

P12,550 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and modern architecture.

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.

A restaurant with a long counter, wooden chairs, and a central seating area with a cushioned bench.

7. Crystalbrook Vincent

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

Nate

P11,266

P12,393 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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.

A person lying on a sunbed by a poolside with a view of a modern building and trees in the background.

8. The Alva Hotel Brisbane, Vignette Collection by IHG

Fortitude Valley, 0.3 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Troy

P9,816

P10,798 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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, a chair, and a TV.

9. The Inchcolm by Ode Hotels

Spring Hill, 0.9 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Ryan

P9,492

P10,441 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 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.

10. Royal On The Park

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.3 km from Howard Smith Wharves

james

P7,833

P8,616 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

11. The Westin Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.3 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Eduardo

P12,280

P13,508 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

12. Royal Albert Hotel

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.3 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Christine

P7,484

P8,233 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the street.

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

13. Punthill Spring Hill

Spring Hill, 1 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Adam

P7,332

P8,065 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

14. Kooii Apartments

Fortitude Valley, 0.7 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Gavin

P8,306

P9,136 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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.

15. Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.5 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Tereapii

P8,862

P9,748 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 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.

16. The Johnson Brisbane - Art Series

Spring Hill, 1.2 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Chantelle

P7,312

P8,044 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 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.

17. Chester Hotel

Fortitude Valley, 1.1 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Lawrence

P11,299

P11,299 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

Renee

P7,864

P8,650 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern living room with a green sofa, a dining table with chairs, a coffee table with a bottle and glasses, and a city view through large windows.

A person in a white robe sitting on a bed with a tray of food and drinks.

A person standing by a window with a view of a cityscape, including buildings and construction cranes.

19. Point Hotel

Kangaroo Point, 1.3 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Michelle

P7,046

P7,751 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs under a large tree decorated with lights.

A modern pool area with a clear pool, wooden deck, and glass walls.

A restaurant with multiple dining tables, chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a brick wall with a kitchen area visible in the background.

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

20. Rydges Fortitude Valley

Bowen Hills, 1.3 km from Howard Smith Wharves

Richard

P7,535

P8,288 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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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
Spicers Balfour Brisbane	9.6 Exceptional 356 reviews	View
Amora Hotel Brisbane	9.4 Exceptional 1,595 reviews	View
Il Mondo Boutique Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 578 reviews	View
The Calile Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 508 reviews	View

Top Howard Smith Wharves Hotel Reviews

Stamford Plaza Brisbane

10/10 Excellent

"Feels opulent - love the mix up from the day-to-day I want to stay longer so I can take advantage of the spaces outside my room more"

Crystalbrook Vincent

10/10 Excellent

"Love crystalbrook vincent. Best hotel location in Brisbane"

Royal On The Park

10/10 Excellent

"Comfy bed, good shower, excellent location and reasonably priced, would use again"

Evolution Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Wow!! the 180degree view was amazing. The unit spotless. The reception staff very friendly polite & helpful. Unfortunately I only had a 1 night stay but definitely will be back."

CLLIX Brisbane Skytower Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean we had a 2 bedroom apartment on top floors and enjoyed our stay and staff were friendly"

W Brisbane

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was fabulous except for the fact that we had to ask for our room to be serviced each day. The lovely lady who checked us in Thursday 24th am was amazing 👏"

Rydges South Bank

10/10 Excellent

"Terrific spot and very nice rooms , will be back"

The Merchant Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

10/10 Excellent

"Good price, clean and tidy room, strategic location. Should have hanger"

Kennigo Hotel Brisbane, Independent Collection by EVT

8/10 Good

"Good"

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.

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. Heal House

2. Spicers Balfour Brisbane

3. Amora Hotel Brisbane

4. Il Mondo Boutique Hotel

5. The Calile Hotel

6. Ovolo Brisbane Fortitude Valley, a Wyndham Hotel

7. Crystalbrook Vincent

8. The Alva Hotel Brisbane, Vignette Collection by IHG

9. The Inchcolm by Ode Hotels

10. Royal On The Park

11. The Westin Brisbane

12. Royal Albert Hotel

13. Punthill Spring Hill

14. Kooii Apartments

15. Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane

16. The Johnson Brisbane - Art Series

17. Chester Hotel

18. Capri by Fraser, Brisbane

19. Point Hotel

20. Rydges Fortitude Valley

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Top Howard Smith Wharves Hotel Reviews

Stamford Plaza Brisbane

Crystalbrook Vincent

Royal On The Park

Evolution Apartments

CLLIX Brisbane Skytower Apartments

W Brisbane

Rydges South Bank

The Merchant Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

Kennigo Hotel Brisbane, Independent Collection by EVT

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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