--- title: "Brisbane" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Brisbane." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/brisbane" locale: "en" --- # Brisbane Primary place hint: Brisbane ## Breadcrumbs [Oceania](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/oceania) > [Australia](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/australia) > [Queensland](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/queensland) > [Brisbane](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/brisbane) ## Hotel Guides - [Spectacular Hotel Views](https://spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/brisbane) (spectacularhotelviews.com) Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type. Their Brisbane ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in Brisbane with the best hotel views. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [Nomadic Matt](https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/australia-travel-tips/brisbane/) (nomadicmatt.com) Nomadic Matt is a long-running budget-travel advice site focused on cheaper, longer, and more practical travel planning. His Brisbane guide is a practical resource for budget-minded visitors, covering things to see and do, expected costs, accommodation, and money-saving tips. - [The Poor Traveler](https://www.thepoortraveler.net/2018/07/brisbane-itinerary-australia-tips/) (thepoortraveler.net) The Poor Traveler is a budget-travel and itinerary site focused on practical logistics, DIY planning, and expense breakdowns. Their Brisbane guide is especially helpful for DIY planning, combining a sample itinerary with budget details, things to do, tours, hotels, and travel tips. - [Lonely Planet](https://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/australia/queensland/brisbane) (lonelyplanet.com) Lonely Planet is a professionally edited travel guide site and publishing brand with broad destination-research coverage. Their Brisbane destination page gives a strong planning overview of the city and surrounding area, including holidays, when to visit, and places to visit nearby. - [The Broke Backpacker](https://www.thebrokebackpacker.com/brisbane-itinerary/) (thebrokebackpacker.com) The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site focused on backpacking, hostels, gear, and independent trip planning. Their three-day Brisbane itinerary is useful for structuring a short visit around sightseeing and lesser-known local highlights. - [Never Ending Voyage](https://www.neverendingvoyage.com/weekend-in-brisbane-itinerary/) (neverendingvoyage.com) Never Ending Voyage is a travel blog focused on detailed independent guides, slow travel, vegetarian travel, and practical planning. Their weekend Brisbane itinerary offers a well-rounded short-stay plan, with things to do, places to eat, accommodation suggestions, and map support. - [World of Wanderlust](https://www.worldofwanderlust.com/best-things-to-do-in-brisbane/) (worldofwanderlust.com) World of Wanderlust is a solo female travel and lifestyle blog with city guides, solo travel advice, and practical destination content. Her Brisbane article highlights 14 worthwhile things to do, including food stops and places connected with sunset views. - [The Planet D](https://theplanetd.com/things-to-do-in-brisbane/) (theplanetd.com) The Planet D is an adventure-travel blog combining destination guides, itineraries, travel tips, photography, and personal adventure stories. Their Brisbane things-to-do guide gives visitors a broad, practical starting point for activities and city exploration. - [The Blonde Abroad](https://www.theblondeabroad.com/top-tips-for-visiting-brisbane/) (theblondeabroad.com) The Blonde Abroad is a solo female travel and lifestyle blog focused on stylish destination inspiration and travel planning. Her Brisbane tips make a helpful introduction to the Queensland capital, pairing practical visiting advice with cultural context. - [24 Hours Layover](https://24hourslayover.com/24-hours-in-brisbane-australia/) (24hourslayover.com) 24 Hours Layover is a solo female and family travel blog focused on short itineraries, stopovers, and practical destination planning. Her 24-hour Brisbane itinerary is a practical choice for visitors with limited time who want a compact city-break plan. - [NOMADasaurus](https://www.nomadasaurus.com/day-trips-from-brisbane/) (nomadasaurus.com) NOMADasaurus is an adventure travel and photography blog with destination guides, sustainable travel content, and visual storytelling. Their Brisbane day-trips guide is useful for travelers using the city as a base, with eight nature-focused places around Queensland. - [Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler](https://www.crazysexyfuntraveler.com/day-trips-from-brisbane/) (crazysexyfuntraveler.com) Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler is an adventure and spa travel blog with a personal voice and wellness-oriented destination coverage. Her Brisbane day-trips article offers a relaxing set of nearby options, including Caloundra, Gold Coast, Glasshouse Mountains, Tamborine National Park, and Lone Pine Koala Reserve. ## Travel Videos - [CJ Explores](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUxPliu9O68) (youtube.com) CJ Explores is a YouTube travel channel by Charlotte and Cory, creating travel guides and adventure content around the world. This Brisbane travel video is especially helpful for wet-weather planning, with a practical mix of the cultural centre, Paddington shops, a plant-based cafe, and Queen Street Mall.