Hotels in Brisbane
Formerly considered just a big country town, Brisbane has developed rapidly in recent decades and boasts what is arguably the most vibrant, laidback tropical atmosphere of any east-coast capital city.
The main tourist districts are:
- The CBD, where Brisbane’s major businesses are interspersed with several shopping malls, cinemas, parks and many of Brisbane’s historical tourist sites.
- South Bank which boasts ethnic restaurants, edgy cafes, and riverside boardwalks.
- Fortitude Valley for Brisbane’s Chinatown and vibrant shopping and nightlife.
- West End an edgy, bohemian district with artsy shops and cafes.
- New Farm for upscale shopping and upmarket, trendy dining places.
- Brett’s Wharf is where the cruise ships dock on the Brisbane River. This area is now called Portside and offers dining, cinemas and specialty shopping. A great place to wander and have a meal.