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

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.

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

1. Amora Hotel Brisbane

Spring Hill, 0.4 km from Old Windmill & Observatory

Jayson

￥27,112

￥29,823 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

A modern bar area with a city view, bar stools, and a coffee machine.

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

2. The Star Grand Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 1 km from Old Windmill & Observatory

Eve

￥38,861

￥42,747 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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.

Two individuals in a spa-like setting with a marble floor and a textured wall.

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

3. W Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 0.5 km from Old Windmill & Observatory

Francois

￥38,057

￥41,862 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A bar area with seating and a bar counter, featuring a herringbone floor pattern and a chandelier.

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

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

4. Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 0.7 km from Old Windmill & Observatory

Janice

￥22,413

￥24,654 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A modern apartment with a balcony, large windows, and a view of surrounding 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 hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple balconies, and a well-lit facade.

5. The Westin Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 0.8 km from Old Windmill & Observatory

Ranjit

￥32,033

￥35,236 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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 central island, bar stools, and a large window overlooking a cityscape.

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 large island, stainless steel appliances, and a city view.

6. Meriton Suites Herschel Street, Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 0.4 km from Old Windmill & Observatory

Pauline

￥16,695

￥18,364 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a television 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.

7. Crystalbrook Vincent

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.2 km from Old Windmill & Observatory

Nate

￥28,468

￥31,315 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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.

A modern living room with a large window, a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, and a drum.

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

8. The Johnson Brisbane - Art Series

Spring Hill, 0.6 km from Old Windmill & Observatory

Chantelle

￥17,974

￥19,771 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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.

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

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

9. Royal On The Park

Brisbane Central Business District, 1 km from Old Windmill & Observatory

james

￥19,792

￥21,771 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A chef cooking with flames on a grill in a kitchen.

A chef cooking with a fire on a grill in a kitchen.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a dining area, a sofa, and a balcony with a city view.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by modern buildings.

10. Hotel Indigo Brisbane City Centre by IHG

Brisbane Central Business District, 0.4 km from Old Windmill & Observatory

Josephine

￥25,003

￥27,503 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel with a classic facade, multiple floors, and a prominent sign.

A hotel entrance with a red brick wall, wooden doors, and large potted plants.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and decorative lighting.

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and decorative plants.

11. Royal Albert Hotel

Brisbane Central Business District, 0.6 km from Old Windmill & Observatory

Christine

￥21,150

￥23,265 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.

12. Treasury Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 0.7 km from Old Windmill & Observatory

Ka Chung

￥25,124

￥27,636 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

13. The Inchcolm by Ode Hotels

Spring Hill, 0.4 km from Old Windmill & Observatory

Ryan

￥22,838

￥25,122 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, multiple pillows, a ceiling fan, and a panoramic city view through floor-to-ceiling windows.

14. Avani Living Queen’s Wharf Residences

Brisbane Central Business District, 0.9 km from Old Windmill & Observatory

Deirdre

￥31,028

￥34,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV, a dining area with two chairs, and a walk-in closet.

A room with a vertical garden, a bookshelf, and a light-colored armchair.

A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the street.

A modern urban skyline with high-rise buildings, including a distinctive cylindrical skyscraper.

15. Punthill Spring Hill

Spring Hill, 0.3 km from Old Windmill & Observatory

Adam

￥17,714

￥19,485 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a large window, a sofa, two chairs, a small table, and a view of a cityscape with a bridge.

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a view of a cityscape and bridge.

A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a desk with a chair, and a bed.

A hotel room with a balcony, two wicker chairs with yellow cushions, a small table with a plate and a cup, and a view of a building with multiple windows.

16. Ibis Styles Brisbane Elizabeth Street

Brisbane Central Business District, 0.6 km from Old Windmill & Observatory

Paul

￥17,070

￥18,777 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern atrium with a central staircase, seating areas, and a decorative wall.

A modern hotel room with a glass table, a book, a lamp, and a view of a cityscape through a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a vase of flowers, a book, and a water bottle.

A person sitting by a pool with a drink, wearing a white shirt and black shorts.

17. InterContinental Brisbane by IHG

Brisbane Central Business District, 0.5 km from Old Windmill & Observatory

Virginia

￥27,916

￥30,708 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern indoor swimming pool with a blue mosaic floor and walls, a central light fixture, and metal railings along the sides.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent entrance, and outdoor seating.

A hotel room with a large bed, two nightstands, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A modern gym with treadmills, ellipticals, and weight machines.

18. Capri by Fraser, Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 0.8 km from Old Windmill & Observatory

Renee

￥21,991

￥24,190 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious room with a wooden dining table, multiple chairs, and built-in shelving units filled with decorative items.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a bookshelf.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a chair, and a door leading to another room.

A building with a large arched entrance labeled "Adina".

19. Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane Anzac Square

Brisbane Central Business District, 0.3 km from Old Windmill & Observatory

Jonathan

￥21,610

￥23,771 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A rooftop terrace with white wicker furniture and a view of a cityscape at sunset.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table with a tray of desserts and glasses of wine, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a minibar with champagne glasses.

A modern lounge area with a sofa set, armchairs, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

20. The Beetson Hotel

1.1 km from Old Windmill & Observatory

Timothy

￥20,324

￥22,356 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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Compare popular hotels close to Old Windmill & Observatory

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Amora Hotel Brisbane	9.4 Exceptional 1,594 reviews	View
The Star Grand Brisbane	9.4 Exceptional 786 reviews	View
W Brisbane	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane	9.2 Wonderful 1,306 reviews	View
The Westin Brisbane	9.2 Wonderful 732 reviews	View

Top Old Windmill & Observatory Hotel Reviews

Royal On The Park

10/10 Excellent

"Had a lovely weekend saty here the staff are really the highlight of the experience. So friendly and helpful! They went above and beyond to accommodate my elderly mother who needed a walk in shower (I had inadvertently booked rooms with bath tubs) thank you so much for your lovely attitudes and making us feel like royalty. Rooms and facilities were immaculate and I'm very impressed"

Avani Living Queen’s Wharf Residences

8/10 Good

"Confortable and clean"

The Star Grand Brisbane

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic stay, excellent room & helpful staff"

The Westin Brisbane

10/10 Excellent

"5 star stay, great room, amenities and staff. Awesome breakfast. Only thing that let down was the shower water pressure"

Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was very friendly, supportive and helpful, the room was clean, I highly recommend"

CLLIX Brisbane Skytower Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and high parking for out vehicle"

Meriton Suites Herschel Street, Brisbane

10/10 Excellent

"I have stayed at this hotel a few times and it is always lovely and clean. I will be staying here next time I am in Brisbane"

Oaks Brisbane on Charlotte Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Was a wonderful stay post overseas trip. Got in super early and hotel was kind enough to store bags while we waited for check in to roll around. Staff at front desk were very accommodating to us. Will stay here again if ever in Brisbane. Very central and within walking distance to many shops and cafes."

Hyatt Regency Brisbane

8/10 Good

"The Hyatt Regency staff are extremely professional and friendly. Paul at the check-in counter was excellent and arranged for free membership, room upgrade and extended check-out. My family thoroughly enjoyed the Hyatt Regency and its convenience to the retail shopping district."

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A historic building with a clock tower, palm trees, and modern skyscrapers in the background.

King George Square

8.4/10 (764 reviews)

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A tall clock tower with a statue of a man on a horse in front.

City Hall Clock Tower

8.8/10 (37 reviews)

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A historic building with a clock tower and classical columns.

Museum of Brisbane

8.6/10 (147 reviews)

See artifacts, photographs and artworks from Brisbane’s past and present, tour the rooms of the City Hall and head up the old clock tower for spectacular views.

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King Edward Park

After visiting King Edward Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brisbane. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the entertainment choices in this culturally rich area.

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City Tabernacle Baptist Church

After visiting City Tabernacle Baptist Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brisbane. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this culturally rich area.

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Footsteps Gallery

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Footsteps Gallery in Brisbane. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this culturally rich area.

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Albert Street Uniting Church

7.4/10 (3 reviews)

After visiting Albert Street Uniting Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brisbane. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.

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Anzac Square

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Brisbane with a stop at Anzac Square. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Old Windmill & Observatory?

Old Windmill & Observatory is located in a culturally rich 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 1037 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Old Windmill & Observatory?

Adjacent to Old Windmill & Observatory, Amora Hotel Brisbane is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good options close by include Evolution Apartments and W Brisbane.

How many hotels are there close to Old Windmill & Observatory?

Expedia has 1037 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Old Windmill & Observatory.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Old Windmill & Observatory, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Old Windmill & Observatory.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Old Windmill & Observatory?

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What can I see and do near Old Windmill & Observatory?

You'll want to browse the collections at Museum of Brisbane, Gallery of Modern Art, and Queensland Art Gallery. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Story Bridge, Brisbane Customs House, and Newstead House. You can check out the local talent at Tivoli, Brisbane Powerhouse, and Queensland Conservatorium.

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Our top choices for Old Windmill & Observatory hotels

1. Amora Hotel Brisbane

2. The Star Grand Brisbane

3. W Brisbane

4. Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane

5. The Westin Brisbane

6. Meriton Suites Herschel Street, Brisbane

7. Crystalbrook Vincent

8. The Johnson Brisbane - Art Series

9. Royal On The Park

10. Hotel Indigo Brisbane City Centre by IHG

11. Royal Albert Hotel

12. Treasury Brisbane

13. The Inchcolm by Ode Hotels

14. Avani Living Queen’s Wharf Residences

15. Punthill Spring Hill

16. Ibis Styles Brisbane Elizabeth Street

17. InterContinental Brisbane by IHG

18. Capri by Fraser, Brisbane

19. Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane Anzac Square

20. The Beetson Hotel

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Top Old Windmill & Observatory Hotel Reviews

Royal On The Park

Avani Living Queen’s Wharf Residences

The Star Grand Brisbane

The Westin Brisbane

Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane

CLLIX Brisbane Skytower Apartments

Meriton Suites Herschel Street, Brisbane

Oaks Brisbane on Charlotte Suites

Hyatt Regency Brisbane

Other attractions near Old Windmill & Observatory

King George Square

City Hall Clock Tower

Museum of Brisbane

King Edward Park

City Tabernacle Baptist Church

Footsteps Gallery

Albert Street Uniting Church

Anzac Square

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