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Hotel · 3-star · Brisbane Airport, Qld
ibis Brisbane Airport
- 13.5 km to centre
- Parking available
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
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Where to stay in Brisbane: every area compared
Brisbane has 8 areas with their own page on this site. We compared them on what you can check before you book: how many stays there are, how many are hotel-style, the median distance to the centre, free parking and family rooms. Then we picked the top-rated stay in each area.
By the Aussie Hotels editorial team · Updated October 2026
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Brisbane areas at a glance
Median distance is the straight-line distance from each stay to the centre.
| Area | Stays | Hotel-style | Median to centre | Free parking | Family rooms | Avg rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBD / city centre | 216 | 63 | 0.5 km | 29% | 71 | 8.3 |
| Fortitude Valley & Newstead | 144 | 41 | 1.5 km | 55% | 62 | 8.3 |
| South Bank & West End | 110 | 23 | 1 km | 73% | 33 | 8.1 |
| Redcliffe | 60 | 13 | 28 km | 92% | 18 | 8.5 |
| Kangaroo Point & Woolloongabba | 47 | 21 | 2 km | 64% | 24 | 8.3 |
| Toowong & Milton | 37 | 11 | 3 km | 70% | 17 | 8.5 |
| Spring Hill | 29 | 20 | 1 km | 55% | 14 | 8.1 |
| Ipswich | 28 | 7 | 30 km | 86% | 18 | 8.7 |
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Area by area
CBD / city centre
216 stays: 82 holiday homes, 71 apartments and 37 hotels. Half are within about 10 minutes' walk of the centre. 29% list free parking. Top rated: W Brisbane, 9.1/10 from more than 2,100 reviews. All stays in CBD / city centre.
Fortitude Valley & Newstead
144 stays: 63 holiday homes, 40 apartments and 22 serviced apartments. Half are within about 30 minutes' walk of the centre. 55% list free parking. Top rated: The Calile Hotel, 9.3/10 from more than 1,000 reviews. All stays in Fortitude Valley & Newstead.
South Bank & West End
110 stays: 52 apartments, 35 holiday homes and 16 serviced apartments. Half are within about 20 minutes' walk of the centre. 73% list free parking. Top rated: Emporium Hotel South Bank, 9.2/10 from more than 2,300 reviews. All stays in South Bank & West End.
Redcliffe
60 stays: 26 holiday homes, 17 apartments and 4 hotels. Half are within about 28 km of the centre. 92% list free parking. Top rated: Oaks Redcliffe Mon Komo Suites, 8.7/10 from more than 2,500 reviews. All stays in Redcliffe.
Kangaroo Point & Woolloongabba
47 stays: 13 holiday homes, 13 apartments and 10 hotels. Half are within about 30 minutes' walk of the centre. 64% list free parking. Top rated: Courtyard by Marriott Brisbane South Bank, 8.8/10 from more than 2,900 reviews. All stays in Kangaroo Point & Woolloongabba.
Toowong & Milton
37 stays: 17 apartments, 8 holiday homes and 6 serviced apartments. Half are within about 3 km of the centre. 70% list free parking. Top rated: Jephson Hotel & Apartments, 9.1/10 from more than 1,700 reviews. All stays in Toowong & Milton.
Spring Hill
29 stays: 12 serviced apartments, 7 hotels and 5 apartments. Half are within about 15 minutes' walk of the centre. 55% list free parking. Top rated: Hotel Grand Chancellor Brisbane, 8.5/10 from more than 1,400 reviews. All stays in Spring Hill.
Ipswich
28 stays: 15 holiday homes, 3 motels and 3 apartments. Half are within about 30 km of the centre. 86% list free parking. Top rated: Gorgeous Arthouse Queenslander In Ipswich, 9.4/10 from more than 200 reviews. All stays in Ipswich.
Our quick answer
- First visit, no car: CBD / city centre has the most stays and the shortest walks.
- Arriving by car: Redcliffe has the highest share of stays with free parking.
- Need something specific? Start from all of Brisbane and use the filters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best area to stay in Brisbane?
For a first visit without a car, CBD / city centre has the most choice. If you're driving, Redcliffe has the highest share of stays with free parking.
How many places to stay are there in Brisbane?
We've mapped 1,112 places to stay in Brisbane with at least 10 guest reviews.
Last checked: October 2026. Ratings and review counts come from our booking partners.