Chermside Travel Guide
Brisbane
Popular places to visit
South Bank Parklands
After visiting South Bank Parklands, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brisbane. Amble around this romantic area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
The Gabba
Catch an event at The Gabba during your trip to Brisbane. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.
Treasury Building
A magnificent 19th-century building and riverside jewel that is now host to one of Queensland’s biggest casinos and entertainment precincts.
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.
Queen Street Mall
Shop for books or fashion, grab a bite to eat in a restaurant or bar and watch street performers entertain the crowds along Brisbane’s central shopping district.
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Cuddle a koala, hand-feed kangaroos and see other iconic Australian wildlife only a short distance from central Brisbane.
Things to do
Plaza Premium Lounge at Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast
From Brisbane: Gold Coast Day Tour with Lunch
Top hotels in Chermside
The Chermside Apartments
Clean
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Quest Chermside on Playfield
Staff were super friendly. Room was mostly great. Only issue was heaps of mould in the shower which was pretty gross given the price paid for the room.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Essence Apartments Chermside
The accessible apartment was beautiful and everything the picture said it would be.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Quest Chermside
Great location near Chermside plaza. Good under cover parking. The included’Grab and Go’ breakfast which included cereal , canned fruit ,bread and jam etc which you collect near reception and take to your apartment to prepare was a good inclusion. One bedroom apartment was very spacious. Staff were ...
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Chermside Motor Inn
3rd stay at this Motel. Handy to the Chermside Shopping Centre & Bus Station. Whilst the rooms are a bit dated, they are clean & comfortable. Breakfast can be ordered, mine have been good and filling. Will be staying there again.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2019
Essence Serviced Apartments
Other neighbourhoods around Chermside
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.
Bowen Hills
Bowen Hills is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Brisbane Showgrounds and Perry Park.
Newstead
Travellers like the historical sites in Newstead, and Newstead House is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
Brisbane Airport
Travellers come to Brisbane Airport for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like DFO Brisbane and Moreton Bay while you're in town.
