Top Boutique Hotels in Brisbane (2026)

The Inchcolm offers accommodations in the heart of Brisbane. Set in a 1920’s era building this hotel features an on-site restaurant and bar. The property offers complimentary access to the fitness facilities at Fitness First Elizabeth Street, located 2297 feet away. The Inchcolm is just 5-minute walk from Queen Street Mall. Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Center 10-minute drive away. The rooms and suites are air-conditioned and offer a flat-screen TV. They feature a mini-bar and tea and coffee making facilities. The private bathroom includes a shower and a hairdryer. Guests can have a drink at the bar, or dine at The Inchcolm Bar, which offers a seasonal menu using local organic produce.

- "Great location, shower and comfortable bed" - "The staff were so helpful and welcoming. Really made us feel welcomed." - "Friendly staff Soft bed Quiet room Free breakfast Great jazz musician Delicious dinner Great cocktail waiter" - "Wonderful hotel with large spacious rooms. Very clean and a super cool bar area" - "Great hotel; quirky and pleasant; staff were great and very helpful" - "The most beautiful heritage building, staff were excellent, the beds and pillows were the best. Nice extra touches like lollies and martini hour at the bar with complimentary canapés"

Located in the heart of Fortitude Valley and inspired by the eclectic culture and iconic history of the neighborhood, Ovolo The Valley Brisbane features a rooftop pool looking out onto the Fortitude Valley surroundings, a sauna, well-equipped fitness center and a meeting room. The property offers an oasis of color and art, with custom wallpaper, eccentric furniture and illustrations curated throughout all spaces and rooms. Artwork from emerging artists are displayed to match the eclectic nature of the property. Each room offers 24-hour room service, in-room mini bar, a large flat screen TV, Google Chromecast device and free WiFi. Other features include a self-serve laundry, additional wall plugs, phone chargers, and a Smart voice-activated speaker. Breakfast can be purchased at an additional cost. The hotel is surrounded by shopping, restaurants and bars. Ovolo The Valley is just minutes from Brisbane's city center and chic Valley nightlife.

- "Great decor, great staff, I’ll be staying here whenever I head to the valley" - "Best accommodation we have got in Brisbane" - "Comfortable huge beds. Loved the free mini bar & lollies. Roof top pool was beautiful & pool side service. Your staff are lovely too. We had an amazing stay thank you." - "Pool, free mini bar, clean." - "Great decor, exquisite city views and rooms, very friendly staff :) Absolutely coming back, a wonderful hotel :)"

Boasting a fitness center and views of the river, Emporium Hotel South Bank is set in Brisbane, 1312 feet from South Bank Parklands. This property is located a short distance from attractions such as Brisbane Exhibition Center. It features a spa center and a 24-hour front desk. At the hotel, each room has a desk and a flat-screen TV. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, while some rooms at Emporium Hotel South Bank also provide guests with a balcony. All rooms have a wardrobe. City Botanical Gardens is an 11-minute walk from the accommodations. The nearest airport is Brisbane Airport, 8.7 mi from Emporium Hotel South Bank.

- "Everything and everyone were amazing" - "Comfy beds Cleanliness Friendly staff" - "We love this hotel. Have stayed multiple times in different room typesband have never been disappointed. The rooms are super comfy. Will stay again." - "Amazing breakfast. Wonderful staff. Lucille and Remy brilliant. Very glad you have changed to larger refillable soap/moisturiser containers" - "Our stay was immaculate as always" - "What an absolutely amazing experience from start to finish. Thank you so much Emporium team!!!"

Edward Lodge New Fam is an elegant and stylish 1912 property located in the heart of New Farm near the beautiful Brisbane River. The boutique hotel is decorated in a calming color palette, and the property is surrounded by leafy green tree lined streets. All rooms offer beds with crisp, white linen, and are well appointed with air-conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities, a fridge and TV. Each guest room offers a bathroom with a hairdryer and toiletries. There is a convenient shared guest kitchen for the preparation of simple meals and a coin operated guest laundry. Edward Lodge New Fam is a 5-minute walk from the City Cat at Sydney Street or the bus at Brunswick Street.

- "The breakfast was very good. Lots of variety. The patio area was beautiful and such a restful place to enjoy a second cup of tea. The rooms were nicely decorated as was the entrance hall. Would love to stay there again." - "The location was fantastic, the rooms were very comfortable and so well decorated. The staff we so helpful and attentive. We would strongly recommend you to stay at Edward Lodge,....I know we will return again." - "Breakfast was great. Very close to New Farm Park."

Crystalbrook Vincent has a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center and bar in Brisbane. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. At the hotel, rooms have a desk and a TV. The rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a coffee machine. Continental and American breakfast options are available each morning at Crystalbrook Vincent. The accommodations offers a sun terrace. Brisbane Showgrounds is 1.6 mi from Crystalbrook Vincent, while New Farm Riverwalk is 3.1 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Brisbane Airport, 9.3 mi from the hotel.

- "Modern, artistic and central to restaurants and bars/pubs. We arrived early and staff were so helpful and welcoming, greeting us with an early check-in and delicious welcome nibbles to the room." - "Clean, modern, comfortable beds and great location" - "We had room service a couple times, the pace the food arrived was impressive with the nicest staff. The views of the harbour are amazing, we will be recommending this room to many people." - "Location was exceptional"

Located in the fashionable suburb of New Farm, Spicers Balfour Hotel is an award-winning boutique hotel just 7 minutes’ from the Brisbane city center. The luxurious rooms at Balfour Spicers include a flat-screen TV, DVD players, and a Nespresso coffee machine. Some suites offer 1940's style art-deco style décor with a separate lounge area. Spicers Balfour Hotel rooftop bar serves cocktails and overlooks the city and Story Bridge. The Balfour Kitchen is open from Monday to Saturday and serves Modern Vietnamese cuisine. Guests can enjoy breakfast on the veranda or in the frangipani courtyard seven days a week. There is a private dining room, and a larger function room, available for celebrations or business events. Spicers Balfour Hotel is approximately 30 minutes' drive from Brisbane Airport.

- "A beautiful place that was comfortable and classy. The staff were welcoming and the location was excellent for New Farm and the city." - "Location/staff" - "Breakfast and dinner were delicious" - "The people Cathy, Stacey, Kenny, Murray and everyone else were fabulous! We had breakfast, and lunch there there and the meal, food was incredible. Wonderful place to stay! Thanks!" - "Really great location, 5 minutes walk to Howard’s Wharf and the riverwalk. Small boutique hotel with a lovely room. Very comfortable bed. Excellent dinner at the restaurant."

Welcome to the LyLo revolution. We’ve just landed in sunny Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley and we’re ready to show you how we roll. But, you better brace yourself, because we’re not just any hotel – we’re the first-ever pod accommodations in Brisbane and the very first LyLo to grace the shores of Oz. Serving up cozy communal living, rooftop hangout spaces, quiet co-working rooms and close proximity to the coolest bars, restaurants and entertainment spots in the city, we’ve brought a fresh, affordable and fun take on stays to the land down under, so come crash with us.

- "This hostel was just perfect! Clean, fresh, compact but versatile, classy and comfortable. The facilities were so clean, the bedding was 9/10. Also the bedroom design was great, having 4-5 capsules per room, and then a shared bathroom for those 4-5 people, meaning it was a lot cleaner, neater and a lot less cluttered." - "Welcoming staff The Pod-Style beds The awesome kitchen, super clean, modern and well laid out. Position was very close to the Valley train station."

Just 492 feet from the CityCat and CityFerry, the Il Mondo Boutique Hotel offers free private parking on site. This stylish accommodations offers a Japanese restaurant, an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi access in public areas. The modern rooms are fully air-conditioned and come with an private bathroom. Amenities include a fridge, tea/coffee making facilities and cable television. The property provides free bike rental services for guests to explore the area. There is a self-service laundry facility and dry cleaning services can be arranged. There is also a guest lounge with a library. Hotel Il Mondo Boutique is 0.9 mi from Fortitude Valley and the Chinatown. It is 1.2 mi from the Old Performing Arts Center and the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Center. The Brisbane Airport is 6.2 mi away.

- "Everything" - "Hotel is exceptionally clean and comfortable. We had a lovely room on the 4th floor, with a balcony overlooking manicured gardens. We had a function to attend at the Storey Bridge hotel and you couldn’t get a better location." - "Very nice location" - "Clean. Tidy, man at reception was lovely. Parking." - "Our stay was absolutely wonderful! The location was perfect, offering easy access to The Valley, Southbank, the City Centre, beautiful parks, pubs and restaurants and of course, the view of the Story Bridge was just amazing. The room was spacious, beautifully decorated, and immaculately clean. Every detail seemed thoughtfully considered, making it a comfortable retreat after a day of exploring. The staff truly made our experience exceptional. They were incredibly helpful, always friendly, and catered for every request. Their warm hospitality made us feel right at home."

This boutique hotel, located in the inner city suburb of Toowong, offers stylish accommodations and modern facilities. Guests enjoy free WiFi and in-room movies. All rooms at Jephson Hotel & Apartments feature a Super King-size bed, private bathroom, Smart TV with cable channels and free in-house movies, and spacious balconies. The rooftop area features a function room available for booking out in advance. Jephson Hotel & Apartments is 1-minute walk from the nearest shopping center. Wesley Hospital is 1 train stop away, while Suncorp Stadium is only 2 train stops away. CityCat ferry terminal is a 10-minute walk.

- "Great location. Good sized room. Friendly staff. Always a pleasant place to stay." - "Clean, friendly and easy access location" - "Location was excellent and the staff were friendly and helpful." - "Clean, good facilities (so much space in the bathroom!), good service, good location" - "room 109" - "Room very clean, comfortable beds, love the rainhead shower, well-appointed kitchen, easy parking, fantastic location." - "It was clean, friendly and easy parking."

Royal Albert Boutique Hotel offers spacious accommodations with 24-hour reception in the heart of Brisbane CBD (Central Business District). All rooms, suites and apartments include elegant mahogany furniture, an LCD TV and an iPod docking station. Originally built in 1913, this beautifully restored heritage-listed building features wide halls, 12-foot-high ceilings and a large collection of original oil paintings. Queen Street Mall and the restaurants of Albert Street are on the doorstep. It is a 10-minute walk to South Bank Parklands and Queensland Performing Arts Center. Roma Street Station is just 0.6 mi away. Morrison Hotel is 10 minutes' drive away. The air-conditioned rooms and apartments include a bathroom, a refrigerator with mini-bar, cable TV and kitchen or kitchenette facilities. Guests only have access to the floor they are staying on.

- "Everything was absolutely perfect." - "Location comfort big rooms" - "Loved the way the hotel was central to everywhere" - "Location was fabulous" - "Great location for our visit. Walking distance to everywhere we wanted to go." - "Location and comfort" - "I have said everything o need to,say about this property. It is the first property I book when I travel to Brisbane." - "Such a beautiful hotel in a perfect location" - "The hotel is right in the center of the city. The room was spacious with high ceiling and quiet. The bed was very comfortable. Staff were nice and friendly. We had really pleasant stay."