Brisbane Hotels & Tourism

Glam it up in the Queensland capital - viva Bris Vegas!

Australia's third-largest city feels no need to toot its own horn. While other capitals scramble to reach top billing in the status stakes, Brisbane quietly executes its evolution in true, casual Queensland style. It feels no need to advertise its virtues - locals know how good they've got it.

Brisbane is a big-city package but the pretensions are refreshingly absent. The city centre sits within a tropical landscape while cooling its toes in the undulating Brisbane River, and it boasts a climate that lures pale and chilly southerners by the truckload.

Located in the southeastern corner of Queensland, Brisbane is a river city, situated 25km (15mi) upstream from the mouth of the Brisbane River. The compact city centre is built along and between the looping meanders of the river, making it easy to explore on foot. The transit centre, where you'll arrive if you're coming by bus, train or airport shuttle, is about 500m (550yd) northwest of the city centre. The airport is about 15km (9mi) northeast of the city centre.

Brisbane has plenty of backpackers' hostels and there are also quite a few well-priced hotels, motels and self-contained apartments within a few blocks of the city centre. Most of the action, however, happens in the inner suburbs. Brisbane's restaurant and cafe scene has blossomed in recent years and you'll find there's no shortage of good eateries, many of which have taken advantage of the balmy climate and provide outdoor eating areas.

The visitor to Brisbane is unlikely to detect any difference between the English spoken here and that spoken in Melbourne or Sydney.

Travellers to Brisbane, Australia can expect to find accommodation of all types, from upmarket Brisbane hotels and resorts to more budget-focussed and unique options. For your next holiday accommodation in Brisbane, make sure you check the regular and special offers on hotels.com.au first. Australia is host to a wide range of travel experience, suitable for all budgets. And Brisbane is a great place to visit, blending experiences such as catching a breeze at Mt Coot-tha or cruising with famous attractions such as City Botanic Gardens and Lone Pine Koala Sanc. And don’t forget shopping shopping at QueensPlaza, and sample the famous Moreton Bay for an unforgettable Brisbane experience. Wherever you’re staying, hotels.com.au offers a huge range of Brisbane hotels and Brisbane accommodation options.