Canberra City Centre Travel Guide

Canberra

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Popular places to visit

Canberra Centre

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.

Canberra Centre

National Convention Centre

Learn about the events happening in National Convention Centre during your trip to Canberra. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

National Convention Centre

Canberra Theatre Centre

Enjoy a show at Canberra Theatre Centre, a popular theatre in Canberra. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this walkable area.

Canberra Theatre Centre

Civic Square

You can find out about the history of Canberra with a stop at Civic Square. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this walkable area.

Civic Square

Canberra Museum and Gallery

You can browse the exhibits at Canberra Museum and Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Canberra. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Canberra Museum and Gallery

Glebe Park

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

Glebe Park

Things to do

Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman /w lunch

Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman /w lunch

฿5,933
per adult
Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman /w lunch
Full Day Private Shore Tour in Canberra

Full Day Private Tour in Canberra from Canberra hotels

฿10,583
per adult
Full Day Private Tour in Canberra from Canberra hotels
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

฿1,452
per adult
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
Dine at the Museum's stunning Cafe

Ultimate Museum Experience | Tour + Dine + Shop (10am daily)

฿1,305
per adult
Ultimate Museum Experience | Tour + Dine + Shop (10am daily)
Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

฿800
per child
Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course
Private Canberra Day Tour from Sydney

Private Canberra Day Tour from Sydney

฿37,757
per adult
Private Canberra Day Tour from Sydney
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Top hotels in Canberra City Centre

Avenue Hotel Canberra

Avenue Hotel Canberra

5 out of 5
80 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon, ACT
The price is ฿3,412 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿3,412
฿3,753 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Mot a thing to fault. Staff were lovely, hotel is in a great location, rooms are lovely and the beds are amazing"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Avenue Hotel Canberra
The Sebel Canberra Civic

The Sebel Canberra Civic

4.5 out of 5
197 LONDON CIRCUIT, Canberra, ACT
The price is ฿2,895 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿2,895
฿3,185 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (878 reviews)
"Always a comfortable and convenient hotel to stay at."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

The Sebel Canberra Civic
QT Canberra

QT Canberra

4 out of 5
1 London Circuit, Canberra, ACT
The price is ฿3,028 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿3,028
฿3,331 total
24 Aug - 25 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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"It was Nice to stay 🤗"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

QT Canberra
Crowne Plaza Canberra by IHG

Crowne Plaza Canberra by IHG

4 out of 5
1 Binara Street, Canberra, ACT
The price is ฿3,167 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
฿3,167
฿3,483 total
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Spacious and good quality without being too expensive. The staff were extremely friendly and super inviting."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Crowne Plaza Canberra by IHG
Novotel Canberra

Novotel Canberra

4.5 out of 5
65 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra, ACT
The price is ฿3,033 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿3,033
฿3,336 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Clean and spacious"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

Novotel Canberra
Meriton Suites Canberra

Meriton Suites Canberra

5 out of 5
40 Allara Street, Canberra, ACT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,276 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
฿3,276
฿3,604 total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a fireplace in reception. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (358 reviews)
"Room shower facilities where worn out including mixer and shower head, Sauna not working for some reason, had to pre book parking which was not aware of 'changed policy' apparently so had to park off site, only a 5 minute walk. Showers in pool gym area where slow to drain water away suggest full ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Meriton Suites Canberra
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Other neighbourhoods around Canberra City Centre

Australian War Memorial featuring a memorial and flowers

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.

Northern Canberra
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City East

While visiting City East, you might make a stop by sights like Civic Square and Canberra Theatre Centre.

City East
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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
National Portrait Gallery showing modern architecture and art

Parkes

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Parkes. You might want to make time for a stop at National Portrait Gallery or High Court of Australia.

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Barton

Barton is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Lake Burley Griffin and Greek Orthodox Church of St Nicholas while you're in town.

Barton
Parliament House showing an administrative building

Capital Hill

4/5(8 area reviews)

The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Capital Hill. A stop by Parliament House or National Archives of Australia might round out your trip.

Capital Hill

Canberra City Centre Travel Guide