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An outdoor patio area with a fire feature, seating, and a view of a building.

A modern hotel with a well-lit entrance, a signboard, and a pathway leading to the building.

A spacious living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

A bar with a city skyline view, bottles of alcohol, glasses, and a wine cooler.

1. Spicers Balfour Brisbane

New Farm, 0.7 km from James Street

Michael

￥32,076

￥35,329 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, potted plants, and a view of the city.

An aerial view of a swimming pool with a tiled deck, a covered seating area, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, palm trees, and a red car parked in front.

2. Il Mondo Boutique Hotel

Kangaroo Point, 1.4 km from James Street

Jim

￥23,853

￥26,503 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A modern hotel entrance with a stone facade, a glass door, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern bar area with a wooden floor, seating with round tables, and a bar counter with shelves of bottles.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a small table. There is a TV mounted on the wall and a window with a view of buildings.

A buffet setup with various food items, including bread, fruits, and a salad bar.

3. Amora Hotel Brisbane

Spring Hill, 1.5 km from James Street

Douglas Boyd

￥25,746

￥28,321 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A grand lobby with a patterned carpet, a chandelier, and palm plants.

A well-equipped gym with various exercise machines, a treadmill, and a bench.

A person lying in bed with white bedding and pillows.

A group of people dining at a table with various dishes, drinks, and utensils.

4. Treasury Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 2.4 km from James Street

Ann

￥25,562

￥28,118 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An aerial view of a swimming pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

A multi-story building with a covered outdoor seating area, columns, and greenery.

A modern restaurant with round tables, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area with stools.

A modern bathroom with a green marble sink, wooden bench, and a view of the city through sheer curtains.

5. The Calile Hotel

Fortitude Valley, < 0.1 km from James Street

John

￥51,482

￥56,630 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A rooftop lounge area with sun loungers, wooden flooring, and hanging wicker lamps.

A restaurant with high ceilings, patterned walls, and a mix of wooden and upholstered seating.

A modern hotel entrance with a prominent illuminated sign reading "THE VALLEY".

A rooftop bar with seating, a pool, and city views at dusk.

6. Ovolo Brisbane Fortitude Valley, a Wyndham Hotel

Fortitude Valley, 0.5 km from James Street

Ranine

￥29,020

￥31,922 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A rooftop restaurant with outdoor seating, stone walls, and hanging plants.

A modern building with a glass facade, a car parked in front, and a street with light trails.

A modern lounge with a city view, featuring a sofa, two ottomans, a coffee table, and a potted plant.

A person lying on a sunbed by a poolside with a view of a modern building and trees in the background.

7. The Alva Hotel Brisbane, Vignette Collection by IHG

Fortitude Valley, 0.4 km from James Street

Troy

￥21,148

￥23,263 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and modern architecture.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a green sofa, and a view of a bridge outside the window.

A restaurant with a long counter, wooden chairs, and a central seating area with a cushioned bench.

A modern living room with a green sofa, a blue armchair, and a coffee table.

8. Crystalbrook Vincent

Brisbane Central Business District, 0.8 km from James Street

Nate

￥28,605

￥31,506 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A multi-level shopping mall with various dining areas, a central atrium, and a parking area.

A modern bar area with a city view, featuring geometric ceiling patterns, hanging plants, and contemporary seating.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a dining area with a round table, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

A modern interior with a yellow sofa, round tables, and a staircase with a glass railing.

9. W Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 2.3 km from James Street

Justine Maree

￥38,720

￥42,592 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern rooftop terrace with a city skyline view, a dining area with white furniture, and a lounge with a sofa and chairs.

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, sun loungers, and umbrellas.

An office space with glass walls, a meeting table with chairs, and two large abstract paintings.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, and a city view through floor-to-ceiling windows.

10. The Johnson Brisbane - Art Series

Spring Hill, 1.8 km from James Street

Chantelle

￥16,244

￥17,868 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern living room with a dark grey sofa, a white armchair, and a coffee table with books and a vase. A kitchen with a bar and large windows is visible in the background.

A modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and a city view.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a blue sofa, a dining area with a round table, and a kitchen with a marble countertop.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a large window overlooking a cityscape.

11. Meriton Suites Herschel Street, Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 2.4 km from James Street

Takashi

￥16,040

￥17,644 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A spacious lounge area with a large window, multiple seating options, and a patterned rug.

A modern room with a blue accent wall, a white sofa with blue cushions, a blue armchair, a small round table, and a large window with curtains.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a TV, and a city view through large windows.

A historic building with a central entrance, a flag, and a sign indicating 'The Inchmole'.

12. The Inchcolm by Ode Hotels

Spring Hill, 1.6 km from James Street

Murray

￥22,994

￥25,321 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern indoor pool with lounge chairs and a bar area, surrounded by high-rise buildings.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, and large windows offering views of the city.

A modern apartment with a balcony, large windows, and a view of surrounding high-rise buildings.

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple balconies, and a well-lit facade.

13. The Westin Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 2 km from James Street

Jessica

￥31,569

￥34,726 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel with a curved design, multiple balconies, and a rooftop garden.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large columns, and a distinctive ceiling sculpture.

A modern hotel interior with a large sign reading "THE STAR GRAND".

A water feature with a curved metal structure, a pool, and a cityscape in the background.

14. The Star Grand Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 2.4 km from James Street

James

￥41,065

￥45,230 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with two sofas, and a wooden floor.

A modern kitchen with a flat-screen TV, a dining table with chairs, and a refrigerator.

A conference room with white tables, grey chairs, and a dark blue accent wall.

A cozy living area with a brown sofa, a small round ottoman, a plate with a croissant and a cup of coffee, and a side table with a plant.

15. Punthill Spring Hill

Spring Hill, 1.6 km from James Street

Adam

￥19,443

￥21,387 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tall buildings and palm trees.

A lobby with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a patterned carpet.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, chairs, and a view of the street outside.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a mirror reflecting a living area with a sofa and a table, and a view of greenery outside.

16. Royal On The Park

Brisbane Central Business District, 2.1 km from James Street

Laura

￥20,137

￥22,151 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern living room with a green sofa, a round table, and a chair, overlooking a cityscape and river.

A spacious room with a large window offering a city view, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a small coffee table.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a central decorative arch, and a large wooden door.

A spacious lobby with a check-in counter, seating area with sofas and armchairs, and large windows with a view of trees.

17. Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 2.3 km from James Street

Andy

￥22,513

￥24,764 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A modern hotel with a curved glass facade, a rooftop pool, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, bar stools, and a dining area with a view.

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, a dining area with a sofa and chairs, and large windows offering a city view.

A modern interior with large windows offering a city view, including a bridge and water body.

18. Avani Living Queen’s Wharf Residences

Brisbane Central Business District, 2.4 km from James Street

Ayman

￥29,015

￥31,917 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small table, and a view of the city through large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a view of the city through floor-to-ceiling windows.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a view of the city through large windows.

A high-rise room with a large window offering a city view, a wicker chair, and a small table.

19. Kooii Apartments

Fortitude Valley, 0.6 km from James Street

Gavin

￥21,387

￥23,526 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A modern kitchen with a central island, potted plants, and a view of a cityscape.

A multi-story building with a colorful mural on the side, a pedestrian walkway, and a street with cars.

A spacious room with large windows, a sofa with cushions, and three people exercising on mats.

Two people seated at a round table with a red umbrella overhead.

20. LyLo Brisbane

Fortitude Valley, 0.8 km from James Street

Selena

￥20,964

￥23,060 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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Compare popular hotels close to James Street

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Spicers Balfour Brisbane	9.6 Exceptional 356 reviews	View
Il Mondo Boutique Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 573 reviews	View
Amora Hotel Brisbane	9.4 Exceptional 1,570 reviews	View
Treasury Brisbane	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
The Calile Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 503 reviews	View

Top James Street Hotel Reviews

Royal On The Park

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful setting across from Gardens, near river and walking distance to cbd shops. Friendly staff, 24h reception etc"

Amora Hotel Brisbane

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was top Clean room Would stay again no problem"

The Star Grand Brisbane

8/10 Good

"Ordered breakfast and was never put through kitchen and when asked the staff just casually apologised and moved on with their work Wanted some printing done and it was a big effort from reception to get it done Apart from that it was a nice experience"

Kennigo Hotel Brisbane, Independent Collection by EVT

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was extremely helpful and nice"

Ibis Styles Brisbane Elizabeth Street

8/10 Good

"I only stayed one night, but the room was clean and comfortable and the staff were friendly and very helpful, which is something I find quite common across Ibis hotels worldwide. The hotel Is located in an area with plenty of restaurants and shopping. It was a very nice stay which I would highly recommend to other travellers."

Imperial Motel Windsor

8/10 Good

"Good hotel overall but shower was tiny"

The Alva Hotel Brisbane, Vignette Collection by IHG

8/10 Good

"Great location, the room was super clean and pretty, I had problems with shower one day but they fixed it later that day, overall a good place to stay."

LyLo Brisbane

10/10 Excellent

"Just as expected."

Brisbane Marriott Hotel

8/10 Good

"Staff were very friendly and helpful"

Other attractions near James Street

Three closed blue roller doors in a gallery or warehouse.

Institute of Modern Art

Delve into Brisbane’s burgeoning arts scene in “The Judy,” where you can see the latest exhibits at one of Australia’s oldest independent art galleries.

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A building with a sign for 'Contemporary Arts' and 'Art House Coffee'.

Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts

8.0/10 (1 review)

If you live and breathe art, don’t miss this modern art space in a former warehouse in the heart of one of Brisbane’s most energetic and creative districts.

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A city skyline with a prominent bridge illuminated in blue, reflecting on the water.

Wilson Outlook Reserve

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can take time to visit Wilson Outlook Reserve during your travels to Brisbane. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its coffeehouses.

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1000 Ann Shopping Center

8.6/10 (227 reviews)

During your visit to Brisbane, you can search for that perfect souvenir at 1000 Ann Shopping Center. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.

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The Zoo

The Zoo is just one of the places to see in Brisbane, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the shops and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

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Queensland Military Memorial Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Queensland Military Memorial Museum in Brisbane. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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Fortitude Music Hall

After visiting Fortitude Music Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brisbane. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Brunswick Street Mall

8.0/10 (71 reviews)

During your trip to Brisbane, you can enjoy retail therapy at Brunswick Street Mall. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the entertainment choices in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around James Street?

James Street is located in a welcoming area of Brisbane known for its beautiful river views and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 585 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to James Street?

Adjacent to James Street, Sage Hotel James Street is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 bars and a restaurant. Other good choices close by include Amora Hotel Brisbane and The Constance.

How many hotels will I be able to find near James Street?

Expedia has 585 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from James Street.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near James Street, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near James Street.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near James Street?

For additional details about changing or cancelling your stay near James Street, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near James Street?

Queensland Art Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art, and Queensland Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Story Bridge, Brisbane Customs House, and Newstead House are must-sees while exploring the area. You can check out the local talent at Tivoli, Brisbane Powerhouse, and Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts.

How can I get to James Street?

If you're taking a train into town, Brisbane Fortitude Valley Station is the closest stop to Fortitude Valley. There may not be many public transit choices near James Street so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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Our top choices for James Street hotels

1. Spicers Balfour Brisbane

2. Il Mondo Boutique Hotel

3. Amora Hotel Brisbane

4. Treasury Brisbane

5. The Calile Hotel

6. Ovolo Brisbane Fortitude Valley, a Wyndham Hotel

7. The Alva Hotel Brisbane, Vignette Collection by IHG

8. Crystalbrook Vincent

9. W Brisbane

10. The Johnson Brisbane - Art Series

11. Meriton Suites Herschel Street, Brisbane

12. The Inchcolm by Ode Hotels

13. The Westin Brisbane

14. The Star Grand Brisbane

15. Punthill Spring Hill

16. Royal On The Park

17. Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane

18. Avani Living Queen’s Wharf Residences

19. Kooii Apartments

20. LyLo Brisbane

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Top James Street Hotel Reviews

Royal On The Park

Amora Hotel Brisbane

The Star Grand Brisbane

Kennigo Hotel Brisbane, Independent Collection by EVT

Ibis Styles Brisbane Elizabeth Street

Imperial Motel Windsor

The Alva Hotel Brisbane, Vignette Collection by IHG

LyLo Brisbane

Brisbane Marriott Hotel

Other attractions near James Street

Institute of Modern Art

Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts

Wilson Outlook Reserve

1000 Ann Shopping Center

The Zoo

Queensland Military Memorial Museum

Fortitude Music Hall

Brunswick Street Mall

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