Inner West

To get a sense of what makes Brisbane tick, spread your wings and explore nearby neighborhoods like New Farm, Paddington, and Fortitude Valley.

To really get a feel for Brisbane, visit one of its many cultural destinations. In particular, you should make sure you check out Queensland Museum in South Brisbane and the Museum of Brisbane. Go and see a few of the exciting theater, dance and music performances at the Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts in Fortitude Valley and the Twelfth Night Theatre in Bowen Hills. There are some popular galleries to visit near here including the Queensland Art Gallery, the Gallery of Modern Art and the Institute of Modern Art in Fortitude Valley.

When it’s time to escape the bustling streets of Brisbane, head to the nearby green spaces. Enjoy some of the pleasant parklands such as the Brisbane Botanic Gardens and the New Farm Park.

Brisbane offers a range of noteworthy places to see such as the St. Stephens Cathedral, Tower Mill in Spring Hill and the Roma Street Parkland. Visitors who enjoy sights steeped in religious history should make a trip to the St. Andrew's Uniting Church.

If you love food and shopping, explore the boutiques, stores and stalls at Emporium in Fortitude Valley, the Queen Street Mall and Chinatown Mall.

Brisbane is home to the much-loved Brisbane Broncos rugby league team in winter and Queensland Reds rugby union team. Both teams compete in regular games at Suncorp Stadium. This stadium is also a popular concert venue, so check the event schedule to see what events coincide with your visit.

Finding somewhere handy to rest your head within the Inner West area is easy. Check out the rooms, rates and amenities at the Ibis Brisbane, the Punthill Brisbane, Spring Hill, or the Hotel Grand Chancellor Brisbane, Spring Hill.