Canberra

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Parliament House showing an administrative buidling and landscape views
Parliament House showing an administrative buidling and landscape views
National Arboretum Canberra which includes landscape views and tranquil scenes
Parliament House showing an administrative buidling
Acton showing a city and modern architecture

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Where to stay in Canberra

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Canberra City Centre

4/5(56 area reviews)

The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Canberra City Centre. A stop by Canberra Museum and Gallery or Canberra Theatre Centre might round out your trip.

Canberra City Centre
Braddon showing landscape views, a sunset and a small town or village

Braddon

Abundant dining options and relaxing spas are well-reviewed features of Braddon. Make a stop by top sights like Canberra Contemporary Art Space while you're exploring the area.

Braddon
Kingston which includes modern architecture and a bridge

Kingston

Kingston is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Lake Burley Griffin or The Cusack Centre.

Kingston
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Narrabundah

You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Narrabundah and you might want to plan a stop by Manuka Oval and Manuka Shopping Centre while you're in the area.

Narrabundah
Panoramic view of Belconnen town centre looking across Lake Ginninderra on a sunny day in Canberra, the capital of Australia

Belconnen

Unique features of Belconnen include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Bimbi Beach or Bargang while you're exploring the area.

Belconnen
Parliament house Canberra Australia at Sunset

Queanbeyan

Visitors to Queanbeyan enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, The Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre is worth a stop.

Queanbeyan
Forrest Hotel and Apartments

Forrest Hotel and Apartments

3.5 out of 5
30 National Circuit Forrest ACT
The price is AED 226 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
AED 226
AED 249 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
Staff was extremely helpful

Reviewed on 9 February 2026

Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Novotel Canberra

Novotel Canberra

4.5 out of 5
65 Northbourne Avenue Canberra ACT
The price is AED 376 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
AED 376
AED 413 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,011 reviews)
Overall good

Reviewed on 5 February 2026

Novotel Canberra
Avenue Hotel Canberra

Avenue Hotel Canberra

5 out of 5
80 Northbourne Avenue Braddon ACT
The price is AED 397 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
AED 397
AED 436 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
Room and site in general was all well presented and clean. Bed was very soft hence the 4 stars instead of 5. Overall a terrific place to stay.

Reviewed on 10 February 2026

Avenue Hotel Canberra
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The Sebel Canberra Civic

The Sebel Canberra Civic

4.5 out of 5
197 LONDON CIRCUIT Canberra ACT
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (991 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on 6 February 2026

The Sebel Canberra Civic
Meriton Suites Canberra

Meriton Suites Canberra

5 out of 5
40 Allara Street Canberra ACT
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a fireplace in the lobby. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (430 reviews)
The room was spotless.The beds were comfortable. The pool and gym area was great for a daily keep fit. The Arrivals reception area on the 15th floor had amazing views looking out over the parliament buildings area. The staff were all very helpful and friendly. Ayesha stood out she was extremely ...

Reviewed on 10 February 2026

Meriton Suites Canberra
Abode Belconnen

Abode Belconnen

4.5 out of 5
3 Grazier Lane Belconnen ACT
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (651 reviews)
the room and reception were great just a general complaint about the design of the lifts, who in their right minds decided that the parking requires you to change lifts to get to reception or rooms, i find this bizarre as the lifts go to the parking floor but its staff only, NO common sense in this, ...

Reviewed on 30 January 2026

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Popular places to visit

Parliament House which includes a sunset and an administrative buidling

Parliament House

Parliament House is just one of the places to see in Canberra, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Parliament House
Belconnen Town Centre

Canberra Centre

During your trip to Canberra, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Canberra Centre. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art scene in this walkable area.

Canberra Centre
The University of Melbourne with Old Arts Clock-tower

Australian National University

Explore the campus of Australian National University, during your travels in Canberra. Experience the acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Australian National University
Australian War Memorial showing a pond and heritage architecture

Australian War Memorial

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Australian War Memorial in Canberra. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Australian War Memorial
Lake Burley Griffin at Dawn in Canberra, Shutterstock ID 1091125694, Purchase Order: SP-1860, Order Number: SP-1860 ANZ-18111, Client/Licensee: Wotif, Other: Taylor Hatch

Lake Burley Griffin

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Burley Griffin during your travels in Canberra. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's restaurants.

Lake Burley Griffin
National Gallery of Australia which includes interior views

National Gallery of Australia

You can browse the exhibits at National Gallery of Australia, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Canberra. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene in this walkable area.

National Gallery of Australia

Reviews of Canberra

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5/5 - Excellent

Ben

Love visiting Canberra.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We enjoyed Canberra. We wish we could have stayed a little longer so we could have seen more of the sights. We were able to go to the Arboretum, the zoo, and the Parliament.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Wee worth a visit. The public bus network is particularly good

5/5 - Excellent

LYNNE

I have always liked to visit Canberra..

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