Brisbane Accommodation

As a sleek cosmopolitan city with a laid back Queensland attitude, Brisbane and Brisbane accommodation offer the perfect destination. Set on the meandering Brisbane River, this charming city is an endearing mix of old and new where heritage buildings stand proudly alongside impressive modern architecture, which is sure to impress every visitor. With serviced accommodation in Brisbane you are in the heart of the action, with the whole city as your oyster.

With a thriving Central Business District, Brisbane is home to a number of national and international corporations making it one of the major business hubs of Australia. Because of this professionals from all corners of the globe flock to Brisbane and use serviced Brisbane accommodation as their base. Comfortable, convenient and equipped with all the comforts of home it’s easy to see why Brisbane serviced accommodation is so popular.

With its abundance of green spaces, world class art galleries, lively music scene and attractive café culture there is no denying Brisbane is a great tourist destination. However much or little time you have to explore the city from your accommodation in Brisbane you are sure to enjoy it. After a long day seeing the sights, enjoying the culture and sampling the fine cuisine head back to the comfort of your accommodation in Brisbane for a well deserved rest.

Did You Know?

The influential US entertainment magazine Billboard named Brisbane as one of the world’s top five music hotspots.

Climate/Weather

Brisbane enjoys a yearlong subtropical climate with hot humid summers and dry mild winters. Summer temperatures average between 19–29°C (66-84°F) with temperatures in winter usually ranging from 10°C to 22°C (50-72°F).

Sightseeing

There is plenty for you to see and do in Brisbane that you will be spoilt for choice. Here are some of the highlights:

•    South Bank Parkland – situated on the banks of the Brisbane River, these colourful and inviting parklands offer 17 acres of gardens, a manmade lagoon and an array of cafés, bars, restaurants and boutique shops.

•    Wheel of Brisbane – modelled on the London Eye this impressive wheel offers 360° views over the city.

•    Story Bridge – brave the 80m (262ft) climb to the top of the bridge for breathtaking views of the Brisbane River and city below. 

•    Brisbane City Hall – as the most expensive building in Australia before the Sydney Opera House, the Brisbane City Hall is well worth a look. Explore the Museum of Brisbane or venture up to the viewing platform for great city views.

Getting Around

The city is very easy to navigate on foot however, Brisbane boasts one of the best public transport systems in Australia making it quick, easy and cheap to get around.

•    Ferry – the CityCat runs frequently from early morning till late evening and the CityFerry zigzag back and forth across the river between North Quay, the Victoria Bridge and Mowbray Park.

•    Bus – there are a number of bus services in the city including Express, Rocket and Bullets which operate faster services during rush hour by omitting a number of stops en route. The Loop is a free bus service that circles the city area and runs every 10 minutes on weekdays.

•    Train – 10 suburban lines of the Citytrain cover mostly the west, north and east areas of the city. The Airtrain route connects Brisbane Airport with the city centre.

Eat/Drink

Brisbane is renowned in Australia for its inventive and imaginative cuisine and boasts a wealth of fine dining and drinking options. However, there are a number of traditional Australian delicacies that are worth a try.

•    Vegemite – this popular savoury spread is similar to Marmite in the UK and is best enjoyed on plain or toasted bread.

•    Fish and chips – this famous take away food is as popular as ever.

•    Kangaroo meat – not commonly eaten by the locals but kangaroo meat is readily available and is popular amongst visitors.

•    Wine – sample some of Queensland’s finest wines.