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Cheap Hotels in Brisbane city centre

We've found 15 budget stays in Brisbane city centre: hotels, motels, hostels and apartment hotels of 3.5 stars or less with a guest rating of at least 7.0. Kooii Apartments is the most reviewed, with a guest rating of 8.7/10 from more than 3,800 reviews.

15budget stays
6list free parking
7.9average guest rating

Quick picks: budget stays in Brisbane city centre

Each pick follows a rule you can check in the table.

  • Kooii Apartments

    Highest rated

    Kooii Apartments

    8.7/10 · 3.8k+ reviews
    Top guest rating with 200+ reviews

  • Brisbane Quarters

    Most reviewed

    Brisbane Quarters

    8.2/10 · 4k+ reviews
    The most guest reviews here

  • Roamer Brisbane

    Budget pick

    Roamer Brisbane

    8.0/10 · 2.3k+ reviews
    3.5 stars or less, rated 7.5+

  • Soho Brisbane

    Free parking

    Soho Brisbane

    7.4/10 · 3.3k+ reviews
    Most reviewed with free parking

All budget stays in Brisbane city centre compared

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Stay AreaTypeTo centreParkingRating Reviews Facilities BookPrices
Fortitude ValleyServiced apartment30 min walkListed8.7 3.8k+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Kooii Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Spring HillServiced apartment15 min walknot listed8.2 4k+ Pool Check prices for Brisbane Quarters on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Spring HillHotel15 min walkFree7.4 3.3k+ Family rooms Check prices for Soho Brisbane on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Fortitude ValleyHotel2 kmFree7.1 2.7k+ Family roomsAccessible Check prices for Brisbane Manor on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CBDHotel10 min walknot listed8.0 2.3k+ Family roomsRestaurant Check prices for Roamer Brisbane on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Spring HillHotel15 min walkFree7.9 910+ Family rooms Check prices for The Metropolitan Spring Hill on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Spring HillServiced apartment15 min walkFree7.6 940+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for The Astor Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
South BankHostel30 min walknot listed7.7 900+ Pool Check prices for Somewhere To Stay Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Spring HillServiced apartment15 min walkListed7.2 950+ PoolKitchen Check prices for Ridge Apartment Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CBDServiced apartment10 min walkListed8.6 710+ Family rooms Check prices for Manor Apartment Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Fortitude ValleyHotel30 min walkFree8.2 570+ Family rooms Check prices for Spring Hill Inn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Spring HillServiced apartment15 min walkListed7.5 340+ PoolKitchen Check prices for Spring Hill Gardens Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CBDHotel10 min walkListed7.1 100+ Check prices for The Merchant Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CBDHotel<5 min walkFree9.3 68 Kitchen Check prices for Hampton's Haven on Level 17 in Casino Towers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Fortitude ValleyHostel25 min walknot listed7.7 46 Check prices for Five 2 Home Backpacker on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)

The 12 most reviewed budget stays

What to know about cheap stays in Brisbane city centre

This list covers hotels, motels, hostels and apartment hotels of 3.5 stars or less with a guest rating of at least 7.0. Price bands move with the calendar, so we show live prices from our booking partner instead of fixed amounts. 2 stays are motels or hostels; the rest are hotels and apartment hotels of 3.5 stars or less.

Half the stays are within about 15 minutes' walk of the centre of Brisbane.

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Good for, not for: budget stays in Brisbane city centre

Good for

  • Short stays where location matters more than facilities
  • Solo travellers and pairs on a budget
  • A bed before an early start

Not for

  • A long stay with lots of facilities
  • Guests who want 5-star service

Frequently asked questions

Which budget stays in Brisbane city centre have the highest guest rating?

Kooii Apartments has a guest rating of 8.7/10 from more than 3,800 reviews, the highest of the budget stays here with 200 or more reviews (checked October 2026). Manor Apartment Hotel follows with 8.6/10.

Which budget stays in Brisbane city centre have free parking?

6 stays list free parking. The most reviewed are Soho Brisbane, Brisbane Manor and The Metropolitan Spring Hill.

Which stays are closest to the centre of Brisbane?

Hampton's Haven on Level 17 in Casino Towers (<5 min walk) and Manor Apartment Hotel (10 min walk) are the closest in this list to the centre of Brisbane. Walking times are estimates; your route may be longer.

Last checked: October 2026. Ratings and review counts come from our booking partners.