Is West End a good area to stay in Brisbane?

A bohemian, inner-city suburb south of the river, known for its multicultural food scene and alternative vibe. Budget travellers, students, and anyone who wants a local, off-the-beaten-path feel.

Brisbane · Australia

Where to Stay in West End, Brisbane

A bohemian, inner-city suburb south of the river, known for its multicultural food scene and alternative vibe.

✦ The vibe

Laid-back, creative, and slightly run-down in a cool way — full of cafes, bookshops, and organic markets.

👤 Best for

Budget travellers, students, and anyone who wants a local, off-the-beaten-path feel.

🏨 Where to stay

Hostels, budget motels, and a few mid-range apartments. Cheap to mid-range, $50-$150 a night.

🚇 Getting around

Walkable to South Bank and the city (15-20 mins). Frequent buses. No direct train, but the CityCat ferry stops at South Bank. Uber to airport about 20 minutes.

📍 Nearby

Boundary Street markets, West End State School (historic building)

Best hotels in West End

24 hotels ranked by how close they are to West End

★★★ 📍 260 m

Eskdale B&B

260 m from West End

Where to Stay in West End, Brisbane

✦ The vibe

👤 Best for

🏨 Where to stay

🚇 Getting around

📍 Nearby

Best hotels in West End

Eskdale B&B

Somewhere To Stay Backpackers

Saint Nicholas Hostel

Parkview Apartments

West End Central Apartments

Novotel

Sapphire Resort

Ozcare Homeless Hostel

Great Hall

Rydges

Mantra South Bank

Riverside Hotel Southbank

Yumba Hostel

Chasely Apartment Hotel

Wesley Rotary Lodge

Adalong Student Guesthouse

House Andrea

The Milton Brisbane

Yellow Submarine

Milton Motel Apartments

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River Plaza Apartments

Swiss-Belhotel

Lang Parade Lodge

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