Title: McDowall Travel Guide: Best of McDowall, Brisbane Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in McDowall](https://expedia.co.uk/McDowall-Brisbane-Hotels.0-n553248634382287729-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Brisbane](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Brisbane.d179993.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Brisbane](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Brisbane.d179993.Travel-Guide-Activities)[McDowall Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-McDowall.d553248634382287729.Car-Hire-Guide)[McDowall Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/McDowall.d553248634382287729.Holidays-City-Breaks) # McDowall Travel Guide ## Brisbane ## Visit McDowall Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Brisbane travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Brisbane.dx179993) --- ### Popular places to visit ![South Bank Parklands](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621556026976/17e960e6-8883-4d9a-a55f-b213c8558387.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### South Bank Parklands After visiting South Bank Parklands, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brisbane. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Bank-Parklands-South-Brisbane.d553248621556026976.Attraction) ![Brisbane Showgrounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6210343/3eb082bf-eb58-4b23-be89-025d224db6e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Brisbane Showgrounds Enjoy a stop at Brisbane Showgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Brisbane. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Brisbane-Showgrounds-Bowen-Hills.d6210343.Attraction) ![The Gabba Cricket stadium in Brisbane](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061059/a4782306-a656-4d9b-90f8-d2aa79eb11d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Gabba Catch an event at The Gabba during your trip to Brisbane. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Gabba-Woolloongabba.d6061059.Attraction) ![Treasury Building](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6210378/edd5eb1c-bbe9-433a-baff-353bd8df92f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Treasury Building A magnificent 19th-century building and riverside jewel that is now host to one of Queensland’s biggest casinos and entertainment precincts. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Treasury-Building-Brisbane-Central-Business-District.d6210378.Attraction) ![Roma Street Parkland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061087/86f69d1e-9ddf-49f1-ab06-5a3b394d43f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Roma Street Parkland Stroll through this inner-city oasis with lake, subtropical flowers, native plants, public art and water features. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Roma-Street-Parkland-Brisbane-Central-Business-District.d6061087.Attraction) ![Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061069/33d71e5c-d45a-40f2-bb1e-f9542c5484a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Cuddle a koala, hand-feed kangaroos and see other iconic Australian wildlife only a short distance from central Brisbane. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lone-Pine-Koala-Sanctuary-Fig-Tree-Pocket.d6061069.Attraction) ### Things to do ![1 Day Dreamworld Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50392460/8ed532de-dd07-4001-b097-920685e2ad21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 1-Day Dreamworld Ticket £58 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/1-day-dreamworld-ticket.a50392460.activity-details) ![3 Day Ticket ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50463769/79ad2b70-33cc-4e51-8227-8729c909e29a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 3 Day Ticket Dreamworld, WhiteWater World & SkyPoint £84 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/3-day-ticket-dreamworld.a50463769.activity-details) ![Plaza Premium Lounge at Brisbane Airport](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/512650/92d38b62-55d5-4dbc-b85a-1fb94fab5d81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Plaza Premium Lounge at Brisbane Airport (BNE) £30 per adult **72%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/plaza-premium-lounge-at-brisbane-airport-bne.a512650.activity-details) ![2 DAY TICKET Dreamworld + SkyPoint](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50421791/8733dec4-f4b0-4fb5-9e9e-2d014ac2acb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 2 Day Ticket Dreamworld + SkyPoint £68 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/2-day-ticket-dreamworld-skypoint.a50421791.activity-details) ![SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast General Admission ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/171975/e4bd3f92-f120-45c7-a1d7-f7d556b23f86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast General Admission £21 per adult **82%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sea-life-sunshine-coast-general-admission.a171975.activity-details) ![Springbrook andTamborine Rainforest Tour Incl Natural Bridge and Glow Worm Cave](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1398991/91fc9ca1-4db3-4768-b955-6f2b624f3f14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Springbrook andTamborine Rainforest Tour Incl Natural Bridge and Glow Worm Cave £100 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/springbrook-andtamborine-rainforest-tour-incl-natural-bridge-and-glow-worm-cave.a1398991.activity-details) [See all activities in Brisbane](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Brisbane.d179993.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in McDowall ![Amora Hotel Brisbane](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4700/4610/19e99c2f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Amora Hotel Brisbane 200 Creek Street Spring Hill QLD Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £103 3 Apr - 4 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Brisbane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,326 reviews) All staff went over and above! Definitely will stay here again! Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=04%2F04%2F2026&selected=4610&PinnedHotelID=4610&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634382287729) ![Ibis Styles Brisbane Elizabeth Street](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13350000/13340800/13340702/08b0c3d5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ibis Styles Brisbane Elizabeth Street 40 Elizabeth Street Brisbane QLD £94 2 Apr - 3 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Brisbane. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,250 reviews) Very basic and probably better suited to sports teams and school groups which seemed to make up the majority of other travellers. Loud music played from the pub downstairs but did stop promptly at 10.30pm each night. A bit of a walk to the CBD for my office, and food options were mostly fast food. ... Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F04%2F2026&endDate=03%2F04%2F2026&selected=13340702&PinnedHotelID=13340702&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634382287729) ![ibis Brisbane Airport Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19300000/19295900/19295854/f8e4b18b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ibis Brisbane Airport Hotel 2 Dryandra Road Brisbane Airport QLD Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £150 3 Apr - 4 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Brisbane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,745 reviews) Clean room nice staff comfortable bef Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=04%2F04%2F2026&selected=19295854&PinnedHotelID=19295854&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634382287729) ![Capri by Fraser, Brisbane](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9680000/9679700/9679656/3d33f93e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Capri by Fraser, Brisbane 80 Albert Street (Cnr Mary St) Brisbane QLD £98 19 Apr - 20 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Brisbane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,140 reviews) Great Rooms Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=9679656&PinnedHotelID=9679656&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634382287729) ![The Star Grand Brisbane](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99930000/99926800/99926785/e2a64716_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Star Grand Brisbane 33 William Street Brisbane QLD £187 1 Apr - 2 Apr includes taxes & fees Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Suncorp Stadium and XXXX Brewery are located nearby. 9.4/10 Exceptional! (628 reviews) Clean, great location and staff were fantastic! Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=99926785&PinnedHotelID=99926785&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634382287729) ![Brisbane Skytower Apartments by CLLIX](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19180000/19178300/19178209/572b632c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Brisbane Skytower Apartments by CLLIX 222 Margaret Street Brisbane QLD £100 1 Apr - 2 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this aparthotel in Brisbane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (2,284 reviews) Place was clean and it was good of quality Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=19178209&PinnedHotelID=19178209&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634382287729) [See all 2,909 properties in McDowall](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026®ionId=553248634382287729) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check McDowall hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634382287729&startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01)[31 Mar - 1 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634382287729&startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634382287729&startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-03-02)[1 Apr - 2 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634382287729&startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-03-02) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634382287729&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634382287729&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634382287729&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026)[10 Apr - 12 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634382287729&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around McDowall ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Chermside Unique features of Chermside include the shopping and coffee shops. Make a stop by Westfield Chermside or Chermside Waterpark while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Brisbane-Chermside.dx180127) ![Bowen Hills](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6210343/3eb082bf-eb58-4b23-be89-025d224db6e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bowen Hills Bowen Hills is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Twelfth Night Theatre and Brisbane Showgrounds. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Brisbane-Bowen-Hills.dx6131365) ![Aerial view of brisbane river with sailing boats and cityscape, bulimba, queensland, australia.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10520/5909b05d-f648-4925-8ca8-25827ecdba62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hamilton The abundant dining options and stunning river views are top of the list for many visitors to Hamilton. A stop by Bretts Wharf Ferry Terminal or Portside Wharf might round out your trip. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Brisbane-Hamilton.dx10520) ![Newstead](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131366/98b87771-dcab-46b9-8bf4-5658bc4a2510.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Newstead Travellers like the historical sites in Newstead, and Newstead House is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Brisbane-Newstead.dx6131366) ![Fortitude Valley](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129781/ab4bfe7a-79cf-49fd-a07b-7266dd9572fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Fortitude Valley Fortitude Valley is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Fortitude Music Hall and Brunswick Street Mall while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Brisbane-Fortitude-Valley.dx6129781) ![Spring Hill](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181637/0b9556db-0b7e-4a91-b458-2577075bf836.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Spring Hill You'll love the popular shops in Spring Hill, and you might want to stick around to check out Old Windmill & Observatory, a top place to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Brisbane-Spring-Hill.dx181637) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # McDowall Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app