| the modern 1- and 2-bedroom apartments feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities, as well as balconies, kitchens and washer/dryers. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. set 1 km from the lively fortitude valley neighbourhood, this laid-back apartment hotel is an 8-minute walk from bowen hills train station and 4 km from south bank parklands. amenities include a rooftop terrace with city views and an outdoor dining area. parking is available for a fee
Brisbane Airport 13 min
St Helena Island National Park (10 min)
5-level library with floor-to-ceiling windows for river views, plus a writing centre, cafe & Wi-Fi. Brisbane Botanic Gardens (15 min)
56-hectare, subtropical botanic gardens featuring native & exotic plants, plus workshops & events. Roma Street Parkland (5 min)
Expansive, acclaimed park featuring contemporary display gardens, waterways & an amphitheater. Brisbane City Botanic Gardens (11 min)
Landmark botanical garden offering an array of plant life, ponds, picnic areas & a concert venue. New Farm Park (10 min)
Sprawling public park featuring grassy expanses, recreational facilities & an arts center. Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium (15 min)
Planetarium in the Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens with educational shows, exhibits & an observatory. The Wheel of Brisbane. (11 min)
Enclosed gondolas carry visitors 200 feet into the air day & night for panoramic views of Brisbane. South Bank Visitor Centre (12 min)
Sprawling public park of lawns, gardens & playgrounds, plus a river-swimming beach & a Ferris wheel. Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park (8 min)
Riverside park offering rock climbing, BBQ areas, public art & views of Brisbane's skyline. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary (18 min)
The world's largest koala sanctuary, with a zoo housing Australian native animal species. Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout (18 min)
Scenic mountaintop viewpoint with expansive city views, plus a cafe & restaurant. Museum of Brisbane (8 min)
Tucked away in City Hall, this museum offers historical city exhibits, artwork & a clock tower tour. Story Bridge (5 min)
Pedestrian- & bicycle-friendly bridge offering picturesque views of the city skyline & river. Brisbane City Hall (8 min)
Active historic government building with guided tours featuring the clock tower, plus a museum. Brisbane Museum (11 min)
Museum, reptiles, natural history, and art museum | 
