67Spot Score
Howard Smith Wharves
Tourist Attractions · Brisbane City
Busy, modern waterside development with restaurants, breweries & a sleek, contemporary hotel.
4.6(1,982)· GoogleView details →
Brisbane CBD, Brisbane
Best Tourist Attractions in Brisbane CBD
Looking for the best tourist attractions in Brisbane CBD? We've gathered 16 standout spots in this corner of Brisbane, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. Brisbane CBD has its own character, and the tourist attractions here reflect it — from neighbourhood favourites locals keep to themselves to places worth a special trip across town. Use the filters to narrow by price, rating, what's open right now and the features that matter to you, then open the map to plan your visit around what else is nearby. We re-check details regularly, so opening hours and information stay current.
First time in Brisbane, or showing visitors around? These are the landmark sights and must-see attractions that define the city — the places worth building a day around.
16 spots in Brisbane CBD
65Spot Score
Brisbane City Hall
Tourist Attractions · Brisbane City
Iconic Brisbane landmark and functioning government building with guided tours of its historic clock tower and on-site museum.
4.6(1,123)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Glass Platform at The Star Skydeck @ level 23
Tourist Attractions · Brisbane City
A glass-floored observation skydeck high above the river with sweeping city views — 4.8 stars from 100-plus reviews.
4.8(103)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Riparian Plaza
Tourist Attractions · Brisbane City
A spacious public plaza in Brisbane's CBD offering river and bridge views among towering office buildings.
4.4(382)· GoogleView details →
53Spot Score
River walk, Brisbane
Tourist Attractions · Brisbane City
A lovely riverside walk in central Brisbane with a 4.7 rating across 82 reviews.
4.7(82)· GoogleView details →
52Spot Score
Hidden Fairy door 🧚🏻♀️
Tourist Attractions · Brisbane City
A charming, quirky little landmark in central Brisbane with a 4.8 rating across 21 reviews.
4.8(21)· GoogleView details →
49Spot Score
Cannon (serial 63914)
Tourist Attractions · Brisbane City
A historic cannon landmark at Teneriffe in Brisbane with a 4.9 rating across 11 reviews.
4.9(11)· GoogleView details →
48Spot Score
The Lookout
Lookouts · Brisbane City
The Lookout is a South Bank lookout in Brisbane, rated 4.9 from nine Google reviews.
4.9(9)· GoogleView details →
48Spot Score
Riverwalk Lookout
Lookouts · Brisbane City
A lovely riverwalk lookout in central Brisbane with a 4.8 rating across 25 reviews.
4.8(25)· GoogleView details →
45Spot Score
Queen Victoria Monument
Tourist Attractions · Brisbane City
A historic monument in the Brisbane CBD with a 4.4 rating across 24 reviews.
4.4(24)· GoogleView details →
44Spot Score
Story Bridge walking path and cycle way
Tourist Attractions · Brisbane City
A lovely walking and cycle path across the iconic Story Bridge in Brisbane with a 4.6 rating across 14 reviews.
4.6(14)· GoogleView details →
44Spot Score
Burnett Lane Street Art & Events
Tourist Attractions · Brisbane City
A Paddington, Brisbane tourist attraction associated with street art and events.
3.8(6)· GoogleView details →
44Spot Score
The Lone Tree Amongst the Architecture
Tourist Attractions · Brisbane City
A charming lone-tree landmark in the Brisbane CBD with a 5-star rating across 11 reviews.
5.0(11)· GoogleView details →
43Spot Score
Across The River
Tourist Attractions · Brisbane City
A lovely riverside spot and sundial in the Brisbane CBD with a 4.7 rating across 10 reviews.
4.7(10)· GoogleView details →
41Spot Score
Thomas Joseph Ryan monument; Premier of Queensland 1915-1918
Tourist Attractions · Brisbane City
A historic monument in the Brisbane CBD with a 4.4 rating across 8 reviews.
4.4(8)· GoogleView details →
40Spot Score
GPO Laneway
Tourist Attractions · Brisbane City
A lovely laneway at the GPO in the Brisbane CBD with a 4.5 rating across 6 reviews.
4.5(6)· GoogleView details →
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Tourist Attractions in Brisbane CBD — FAQs
What are the best tourist attractions in Brisbane CBD?+
The tourist attractions in Brisbane CBD listed here are ranked by our Spot Score — our independent editorial rating out of 100, combining reputation, popularity, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear first.
How many tourist attractions are there in Brisbane CBD?+
We currently feature 16 tourist attractions in Brisbane CBD, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
How do I get to Brisbane CBD in Brisbane?+
Brisbane CBD is one of Brisbane's neighbourhoods — open any venue's page for its exact location, nearby public-transport stops and a map. See our Getting Around guide for tickets and fares.