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Rugby World Cup 2027 — Brisbane
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1 Oct – 14 Nov 2027 · Rugby

Hotels for Rugby World Cup 2027 — Brisbane

In Brisbane City Centre running 1 Oct – 14 Nov 2027. 202 hotels within 3km — book close and make a trip of it.

Hotels for these dates aren't bookable yet — rooms this far ahead usually open around November 2026. Save this page and check back then for live prices near the start.

About Rugby World Cup 2027 — Brisbane

A Rugby World Cup pool match brings together fans from both competing nations, plus plenty of neutral spectators keen to see the tournament up close. Expect flags, national colours and a fair bit of good-natured banter between rival sets of fans. For many travelling supporters, this will be the only pool match they see live, which adds a certain weight to the occasion.

Where to stay nearby

Brisbane itself is the only sensible base for this fixture, sitting right at the venue with all 340 of our catalogued hotels within easy reach. Staying centrally means you can walk to the ground on the day, and you will have your pick of areas depending on budget and taste, from the city core to riverside options a short bus or ferry ride away. Given the early Friday start, it is worth booking somewhere close enough that a lie-in is not out of the question.

Brisbane — about 0 km away

Brisbane itself is the natural home for any City Centre event—the venue is right in the heart of the city, so staying here puts you steps from the action. The city centre offers the widest choice of hotels, from budget to luxury, and you'll find excellent local transport links, walkable neighbourhoods, and plenty of dining and entertainment within easy reach before and after events.

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The closest hotels to the Brisbane City Centre

202 within 3km — the nearest 12 shown. Tap any hotel or search to see live availability and prices for your dates.

Hyatt Regency Brisbane

Hyatt Regency Brisbane

33 Burnett Lane, Brisbane, Queensland, 4000

0.1km away

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Royal Albert Hotel

Royal Albert Hotel

167 Albert Street, 4000

0.1km away

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Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane

Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane

171 George Street, 4000

0.2km away

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Treasury Brisbane

Treasury Brisbane

130 William Street, 4000

0.2km away

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InterContinental Brisbane by IHG

InterContinental Brisbane by IHG

190 Elizabeth St, 4000

0.2km away

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Oaks Brisbane on Charlotte Suites

Oaks Brisbane on Charlotte Suites

128 Charlotte St, 4000

0.2km away

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ibis Styles Brisbane Elizabeth Street

ibis Styles Brisbane Elizabeth Street

40 Elizabeth Street, 4000

0.2km away

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Luxury Oasis-Level 27 in Casino Towers-Balcony with Deluxe River Views-Free Parking

Luxury Oasis-Level 27 in Casino Towers-Balcony with Deluxe River Views-Free Parking

151 George Street

0.2km away

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Pullman Brisbane King George Square

Pullman Brisbane King George Square

Cnr Roma and Ann Street

0.2km away

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The Sebel Brisbane

The Sebel Brisbane

95 Charlotte Street, 4000

0.2km away

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S&P APARTMENTS

S&P APARTMENTS

95 Charlotte St, Brisbane, Queensland, 4000

0.2km away

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Quest River Park Central

Quest River Park Central

120 Mary Street

0.3km away

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History

Brisbane is a major host of the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup, stepping up from the pool stage into the knockouts with pool matches, one of the new round-of-16 ties and a quarter-final — one of only two quarter-final venues alongside Sydney. Knockout rugby will draw large travelling crowds to the Queensland capital.

Sunny, subtropical and relaxed, Brisbane makes an easy base: the South Bank cultural and swimming precinct, the riverside bars and the CityCat ferries give fans plenty to do between games, with the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast beaches within reach. The tournament is the biggest in the sport's history — 24 teams, 52 matches, seven cities and a new round of 16 — running for six weeks from 1 October 2027.

With quarter-final tickets in demand, rooms will be tight for the tournament weeks; staying central or along the river keeps you close to the fan zones and the stadium transport.

Records & quirks

  • Hosts pool matches, a round-of-16 tie and a quarter-final.
  • Brisbane and Sydney are the tournament's two quarter-final venues.
  • Part of the first 24-team Rugby World Cup, totalling 52 matches.
  • The tournament runs from 1 October to 13 November 2027 across seven cities.
  • South Bank offers riverside dining and a public swimming lagoon.
  • CityCat ferries run along the Brisbane River through the centre.

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