Canberra City Centre Travel Guide

Canberra

A panoramic view of a city with a river, mountains, and a forested area.
A swan on a calm lake at sunset with a silhouette of a city skyline in the background.
A modern building interior with a staircase and wooden slats on the walls.
A row of international flags on flagpoles against a backdrop of autumn trees.
A bridge over a calm river, surrounded by trees and greenery.

Stay near popular Canberra City Centre attractions

A lakeside urban area with modern buildings, a sports field, and surrounding hills.

Canberra Centre

8.8/10 (3,794 reviews)
During your trip to Canberra, you can do some window-shopping at Canberra Centre. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
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Things to do

Captain Cook Memorial Water Jet

Canberra Day Tour - all major Attractions, no entry fees.

฿1,612
per adult
Canberra Day Tour - all major Attractions, no entry fees.
eSIM: Airalo Oceania e-Sim Package

eSIM: Airalo Oceania e-Sim Package

฿351
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Oceania e-Sim Package
Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour

Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour

฿490
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour
Beautiful view of the Canberra in Australia

Canberra Discovery Tour - Australia's Capital by Gray Line Sydney

฿4,384
per adult
Canberra Discovery Tour - Australia's Capital by Gray Line Sydney
Badass Women who Shaped the Nation: Women’s History Walking Tour

Badass Women who Shaped the Nation: Women’s History Walking Tour

฿1,401
per adult
Badass Women who Shaped the Nation: Women’s History Walking Tour
Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

฿888
per child
Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course
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Top hotels in Canberra City Centre

The Sebel Canberra Civic

The Sebel Canberra Civic

4.5 out of 5
197 LONDON CIRCUIT Canberra ACT
The price is ฿3,006 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿3,006
฿3,306 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,116 reviews)
"Very clean and comfortable. Friendly staff very helpful. Was a bit hard to find- needs more signage."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

The Sebel Canberra Civic
Avenue Hotel Canberra

Avenue Hotel Canberra

5 out of 5
80 Northbourne Avenue Braddon ACT
The price is ฿3,182 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
฿3,182
฿3,500 total
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"We stayed in an accessible room and it was a good size and well thought out. Room door was not too heavy unlike other hotels, and position was good relative to lift. Breakfast was a well provisioned buffet. Coffee was only a coffee machine so we went out for that. A Bircher muesli option was the ..."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Avenue Hotel Canberra
Meriton Suites Canberra

Meriton Suites Canberra

5 out of 5
40 Allara Street Canberra ACT
The price is ฿19,794 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
฿19,794
฿21,773 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (523 reviews)
"The room is well-spaced out and clean"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Meriton Suites Canberra
Novotel Canberra

Novotel Canberra

4.5 out of 5
65 Northbourne Avenue Canberra ACT
The price is ฿2,740 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿2,740
฿3,014 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Novotel Canberra
QT Canberra

QT Canberra

4 out of 5
6 Marcus Clarke St Canberra ACT
The price is ฿3,304 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿3,304
฿3,634 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in ...
QT Canberra
Madison Capital Executive Apartments

Madison Capital Executive Apartments

3.5 out of 5
108 Northbourne Ave Braddon ACT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,705 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
฿2,705
฿2,976 total
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,009 reviews)
"Clean room good reception good vibes I love this place"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Madison Capital Executive Apartments
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Where to stay in Canberra City Centre

Find the best Canberra City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Canberra City Centre
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A park with a hexagonal fence, trees, and a distant tower.

Kingston

Kingston is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Lake Burley Griffin and The Cusack Centre while you're in town.

A red brick building with large arched windows and a sign that says "For Lease".

Braddon

The abundant dining options and relaxing spas are top of the list for many visitors to Braddon. A stop by Ainslie Arts Centre or Gorman Arts Centre might round out your trip.

A large Ferris wheel with colorful lights at night, surrounded by a field of purple and blue flowers.
Photo by James Pudney
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Northern Canberra

Northern Canberra is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Canberra Museum and Gallery and Civic Square, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Canberra.

A modern building with a unique triangular roof and a flagpole.

Queanbeyan

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

A cityscape with a large lake, modern buildings, and distant mountains.

Belconnen

Unique features of Belconnen include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Belconnen Arts Centre or Lake Ginninderra while you're exploring the area.

Canberra City Centre Travel Guide