The short answer: Choose by terminal. Pullman is a five-minute covered walk from the Domestic Terminal and ibis is seven to eight minutes, both via the Skywalk. From the International Terminal, take the free terminal bus and walk, or the $9 hotel shuttle in the early morning (book a seat ahead). There is no hotel at the international terminal yet.
2 terminals · 6 stays covered · Last checked · How we checkPick your terminal, then filter by how you get there, the kind of trip and what you want to spend. A hotel that serves more than one terminal appears once for each, with that terminal's journey time and cost.
About 15 minutes; no airport shuttle found
About 10 minutes; no airport shuttle found
About seven to eight minutes via the covered Skywalk to the Domestic Terminal; the route is lit 24/7.
About 10 to 15 minutes; taxi or rideshare; a shuttle is reported but not confirmed
Hotel shuttle $9 a person, 03:35–09:55; or the free Skygate bus to Domestic, roughly every 15 to 20 minutes, and a short walk. Book a seat in advance.
About five minutes via the covered Skywalk to the Domestic Terminal; the route is lit 24/7.
About 15 to 20 minutes; no airport shuttle found
About 15 minutes; no airport shuttle found
Hotel shuttle $9 a person, every 40 minutes, 03:35–09:55, about 15 minutes. Or the free terminal bus to Domestic and a five-minute walk. Book a seat in advance.
About 15 minutes; taxi or rideshare; a shuttle is reported but not confirmed
Hotel shuttle to both terminals, $9 a person, 03:35–09:55, about 15 to 20 minutes. Book a seat in advance.
Hotel shuttle $9 a person, every 40 minutes, 03:35–09:55, about 15 minutes. Or the free terminal bus to Domestic and a five-minute walk. Book a seat in advance.
Totals are a typical room for one night plus getting to the terminal, for two adults, one way. Checked October 2026; your dates may cost more or less.
Choose your terminal and the kind of trip. We show the one hotel we would book, and why.
Our pickDomestic Terminal · Early flight
Why we would choose itAbout a five-minute walk from the Domestic Terminal, with a 24-hour desk and a restaurant that opens at 6am.
The compromise. The most expensive of the three, and the walk is covered.
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Our pickDomestic Terminal · Late arrival
Why we would choose itA five-minute walk from the Domestic Terminal, with a 24-hour desk and room service.
The compromise. The walk is covered and the price is the highest of the three.
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Our pickDomestic Terminal · Overnight connection
Why we would choose itA five-minute walk from the Domestic Terminal, a 24-hour desk and room service.
The compromise. The most expensive of the three, and you may not use the pool or restaurant.
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Our pickDomestic Terminal · Family trip
Why we would choose itStandard Double and Premier Twin have two double beds and sleep four. Up to two children 12 and under stay free, and the rooftop pool gives them somewhere to burn energy.
The compromise. It is at Skygate, so you need the shuttle or the free Skygate bus to reach the terminal.
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Our pickDomestic Terminal · Long layover
Why we would choose itDay-use rooms from 9am to 5pm, a rooftop pool and a restaurant, about five minutes walk from the Domestic Terminal.
The compromise. The day rate is not cheap, and you still have to clear security again.
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Our pickDomestic Terminal · Older travellers
Why we would choose itAbout five minutes walk from the Domestic Terminal, with a lift, a restaurant and a 24-hour desk.
The compromise. The walk is covered and the price is the highest.
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Our pickDomestic Terminal · Budget stay
Why we would choose itThe cheapest hotel you can walk from, about seven to eight minutes to the Domestic Terminal.
The compromise. Small, simple rooms; the walk is covered.
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Our pickInternational Terminal · Early flight
Why we would choose itThere is no hotel at the International Terminal. Pullman is the best of the hotels a free five-minute terminal bus and a short walk away; the $9 hotel shuttle is direct and starts around 03:35 and should be booked ahead.
The compromise. You cannot walk from International, and the direct hotel shuttle stops around 09:55.
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Our pickInternational Terminal · Late arrival
Why we would choose itThe free terminal bus runs until 01:30 and drops at the Domestic Terminal; Pullman is about five minutes walk from there.
The compromise. The bus is free but it is a two-step transfer with luggage; a taxi is about $15 to $20.
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Our pickInternational Terminal · Overnight connection
Why we would choose itA free terminal bus and a five-minute walk, a proper room and a 24-hour desk.
The compromise. You have to take the bus and walk with luggage; there is no hotel at International.
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Our pickInternational Terminal · Family trip
Why we would choose itStandard Double and Premier Twin have two double beds and sleep four. Up to two children 12 and under stay free, and the rooftop pool gives them somewhere to burn energy.
The compromise. The shuttle stops around 09:55; outside those hours you need a taxi.
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Our pickInternational Terminal · Long layover
Why we would choose itDay-use rooms, a pool and a restaurant, a free terminal bus and a short walk away.
The compromise. You must clear security again, and the day rate is not cheap.
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Our pickInternational Terminal · Older travellers
Why we would choose itA shuttle to both terminals, more space and a 24-hour desk.
The compromise. The shuttle stops around 09:55; outside those hours you need a taxi.
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Our pickInternational Terminal · Budget stay
Why we would choose itThe cheapest hotel on the free terminal bus and short walk route.
The compromise. Smaller rooms; you still cannot walk from International.
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Each terminal has its own short lists, because the hotels you can walk to are different at every one.
Your booking confirmation names it. If you only know the airline, this is where each one mostly flies from. Airlines do move, so check before you book a room.
| Terminal | Airlines you will mostly find |
|---|---|
| Domestic Terminal | Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Rex domestic flights |
| International Terminal | All international flights |
What about the layout decides where you should sleep.
Almost every hotel around the airport falls into one of these. Knowing which you want is most of the decision.
Pullman and ibis are linked to the Domestic Terminal by the covered Skywalk, which is lit 24/7. There is nothing to book and no transfer to pay for. Best for domestic flights before 08:00 and late domestic arrivals.
Novotel sits at Skygate, with a shuttle to both terminals and a free bus to Domestic. More space and a pool, but you depend on a timetable. Best for families and mid-morning flights.
ibis budget, Airport 85 and Airport International Motel are 10 to 15 minutes away. Lower room rates, but add a taxi or rideshare. Best for budget stays and longer trips.
Pick the trip closest to yours. You will choose your terminal on the next page.
Sleep close enough that the morning is a short walk or a short ride.
Early flight staysArr 23:55Get from the gate to a bed without waiting on a shuttle that has stopped.
Late arrival staysConnect 9hDecide whether to stay inside the terminal, next to it, or head out.
Connection staysFamily × 4Rooms that fit everyone, and a transfer that works with bags and a buggy.
Family staysLayover 7hA day room, a shower or a few hours out. What is realistic in the time you have.
Layover optionsStep-freeA short, calm route from the room to check-in, with as few steps, waits and transfers as possible.
Stays for older travellersLowest totalThe lowest total for the night, with the room and the trip to the terminal added up.
Budget staysYour booking confirmation names it. If you only know the airline, the table on this page shows where each one mostly flies from. Airlines do move, so check before you book a room.
The stays we list as a walk from each terminal, rather than a shuttle, bus or taxi. Domestic Terminal: ibis Brisbane Airport, Pullman Brisbane Airport. We list no hotel as a walk from International Terminal.
Two terminals, 2 km apart. The Domestic and International terminals are separate buildings about 2 km apart. A free transfer bus runs between them every 10 minutes, roughly 04:00 to 01:30, and takes about 5 minutes. You cannot walk between them. The hotels are on the domestic side. Pullman and ibis sit beside the Domestic Terminal and are linked to it by the covered Skywalk. Novotel is at Skygate, a free bus or a short shuttle away. All three are closer to Domestic than to International. No hotel at International. There is no hotel inside or attached to the International Terminal. The first hotel next to it is being planned, with no opening date. Until then, every international stay starts with a transfer. The train is for the city. The Airtrain runs from both terminals to the city in about 20 minutes. A transfer between the two terminals costs $5, so the free bus is usually the better choice.
A walk to the Domestic Terminal: Pullman and ibis are linked to the Domestic Terminal by the covered Skywalk, which is lit 24/7. There is nothing to book and no transfer to pay for. Best for domestic flights before 08:00 and late domestic arrivals. A shuttle from Skygate: Novotel sits at Skygate, with a shuttle to both terminals and a free bus to Domestic. More space and a pool, but you depend on a timetable. Best for families and mid-morning flights. A short drive: ibis budget, Airport 85 and Airport International Motel are 10 to 15 minutes away. Lower room rates, but add a taxi or rideshare. Best for budget stays and longer trips.
