Fortitude Valley Travel Guide

Brisbane
Fortitude Valley
Bustling bars, funky shops and edgy art galleries make up the heart and soul of Brisbane’s most iconic nightlife district.

A walk through Fortitude Valley is guaranteed to be full of fun surprises at any time of the day or night.

Explore your artistic side at the Institute of Modern Art. This vibrant space has a rich history of nurturing the local arts community and offers an eclectic schedule of free exhibitions and public lectures.

Catch a show at the Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts, where you can choose from dance, cabaret, performance art or music.

Hunt for a bargain at the Fortitude Valley Markets. Wander through the great collection of stalls on a sunny weekend morning and check out bespoke fashion, bric-a-brac and designer homewares.

Grab brunch or high-quality coffee at one of the gourmet cafes on nearby James Street, one of the trendiest places to eat in the whole city. Drink a cold beer at one of the alfresco bars that line the Brunswick Street Mall or head out for some serious clubbing with the thousands of locals that come here to let off steam on a Friday night.

Time your visit to coincide with some of the great music festivals that happen throughout the year. Valley Fiesta and Bigsound Live are both big events on Brisbane’s live music calendar.

Eat some delicious food in the pedestrian mall in Chinatown. Visit this hub of multicultural restaurants to sample cuisine from countries such as Laos, Thailand, Vietnam and China.

Browse the funky shops that line Brunswick Street. This is a great place to update your wardrobe, get a new haircut or pick up some cool gifts.

Move your body to the beat at one of the live music shows that this district is famous for. Head to local favourite, The Zoo, or check out some of the newer venues that regularly pop up.

Wander some of the laneways to find some hidden shopping gems and take photos of the interesting graffiti. Try Bakery Lane or Winn Lane for fashion, food and fun.

This inner-city neighbourhood is bursting with creative energy. Make sure you stop by for a little taste of what this city has to offer.


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Top hotels in Fortitude Valley

Hotel X Brisbane Fortitude Vly, Vignette Collection, an IHG Hotel
Hotel X Brisbane Fortitude Vly, Vignette Collection, an IHG Hotel
4.5 out of 5
458 BRUNSWICK STREET, Fortitude Valley, Fortitude Valley, QLD
The price is Rp2.223.933 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
Rp2.223.933
Rp2.446.326 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Brisbane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (308 reviews)
"Stay was ok, great that we could check-in slightly early. However we ordered room service on Sunday morning and the tablet wasn't working. We then rang and an hour later our food had not turned up. We rang again and it seemed the order was forgotten. We also ordered sides that didn't turn up. It ..."

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2024

Hotel X Brisbane Fortitude Vly, Vignette Collection, an IHG Hotel
Brisbane Manor Hotel
Brisbane Manor Hotel
2 out of 5
555 Gregory Terrace, Fortitude Valley, QLD
The price is Rp701.899 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
Rp701.899
Rp781.660 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Stay at this guesthouse in Brisbane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.8/10 (944 reviews)
"Small parking with limited space. Tap water in room was running so slow. Hear people talking like they were outside the door."

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2024

Brisbane Manor Hotel
The Constance
The Constance
4 out of 5
14-20 Constance Street, Fortitude Valley, QLD
The price is Rp1.643.271 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
Rp1.643.271
Rp1.830.006 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Brisbane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (927 reviews)
Cool but VERY dusty!
"Myself and my partner stayed here for one night as we went out for some drinks. We stayed in a queen room with a complimentary mini bar which only came with four tiny milk sachets and definitely hadn’t been cleaned in a while. The vibe/look of the building outside and inside was super cool. The main ..."

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2024

The Constance
Sage Hotel James Street
Sage Hotel James Street
4 out of 5
70 James Street, Fortitude Valley, QLD
The price is Rp1.906.295 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
Rp1.906.295
Rp2.096.925 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Brisbane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (901 reviews)
"I was disappointed that we had to pay $40 for parking for the night- I was under the impression that parking was free."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2024

Sage Hotel James Street
Ovolo The Valley Brisbane
Ovolo The Valley Brisbane
5 out of 5
1000 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.805.740 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
Rp2.805.740
Rp3.086.293 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Brisbane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
"Great hotel but I wish it still included the mini bar"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2024

Ovolo The Valley Brisbane
Miro Apartments
Miro Apartments
4 out of 5
41 Robertson Street, Fortitude Valley, QLD
The price is Rp1.847.647 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
Rp1.847.647
Rp1.847.647 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Brisbane. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a garden and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (585 reviews)
"Nice clean apartment with secure parking underground (extra fee). Easy check in after hours. Lovely staff."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2024

Miro Apartments
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.

Other neighbourhoods around Fortitude Valley

Spring Hill

Spring Hill

Travellers to Spring Hill praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Anglican All Saints Church and Tower Mill.

Spring Hill
Kangaroo Point showing a bay or harbour, night scenes and a city

Kangaroo Point

The ample dining options and beautiful river views are top of the list for many visitors to Kangaroo Point. A stop by Kangaroo Point Cliffs or Holman Street Ferry Terminal might round out your trip.

Kangaroo Point
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Brisbane Central Business District

4.5/5(124 area reviews)

Are you interested in beautiful gardens, stunning river views and popular shops? A visit to Brisbane Central Business District might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Roma Street Parkland and Brisbane Customs House.

Brisbane Central Business District
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Newstead

Travellers like the historical sites in Newstead, and Newstead House is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Newstead
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Bowen Hills

Bowen Hills is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Brisbane Showgrounds and Twelfth Night Theatre.

Bowen Hills
New Farm Park showing a garden, a high-rise building and landscape views

New Farm

Unique features of New Farm include the river views and coffee shops. Make a stop by New Farm Park or Brisbane Powerhouse while you're exploring the area.

New Farm

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