Canberra City Centre Travel Guide

Canberra

Australian War Memorial featuring a memorial and flowers
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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 acclaimed art galleries 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 fascinating museums 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 fascinating museums 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

AIS Tour

Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour

฿441
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour
Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

฿798
per child
Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course
Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour

Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour

฿1,365
per adult
Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour
Canberra Floriade Tour

Canberra Floriade Tour

฿3,970
per adult
Canberra Floriade Tour
Women's History Walking Tour with Local Guide

Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation

฿1,365
per adult
Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation
Canberra: Guided Tour of Floriade Festival with Transfers

Canberra: Guided Tour of Floriade Festival with Transfers

฿3,760
per adult
Canberra: Guided Tour of Floriade Festival with Transfers
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Top hotels in Canberra City Centre

QT Canberra

QT Canberra

4 out of 5
1 London Circuit, Canberra, ACT
The price is ฿3,359 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿3,359
฿3,695 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (1,019 reviews)
"Great breakfast staff. Mattresses a bit soggy, otherwise excellent stay. Will stay again. Great location, bikes to ride around lake!"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

QT Canberra
The Sebel Canberra Civic

The Sebel Canberra Civic

4.5 out of 5
197 LONDON CIRCUIT, Canberra, ACT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,952 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿2,952
฿3,247 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (902 reviews)
"clean room, staff accommodating and good location 👍👍"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

The Sebel Canberra Civic
Avenue Hotel Canberra

Avenue Hotel Canberra

5 out of 5
80 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon, ACT
The price is ฿3,303 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿3,303
฿3,634 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (1,023 reviews)
Excellent Canberra Hotel
"The hotel was well located with many restaurants and cafes near by and walking distance to many tourist attractions. Staff were super friendly and engaging. The one bedroom apartment was spacious and pristine with a lovely view of the mountains. The Avenue was one of the best hotels we have every ..."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Avenue Hotel Canberra
Crowne Plaza Canberra by IHG

Crowne Plaza Canberra by IHG

4 out of 5
1 Binara Street, Canberra, ACT
The price is ฿3,534 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿3,534
฿3,888 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Met all my needs. The buffet breakfast was excellent too."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Crowne Plaza Canberra by IHG
Novotel Canberra

Novotel Canberra

4.5 out of 5
65 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra, ACT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,282 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿3,282
฿3,610 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Excellent as always. My go-to hotel in Canberra. 5 STARS"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Novotel Canberra
Midnight Hotel, Autograph Collection

Midnight Hotel, Autograph Collection

5 out of 5
1 Elouera Street Braddon, Braddon, ACT
The price is ฿4,039 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
฿4,039
฿4,443 total
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (404 reviews)
"I loved this hotel. The room was excellent with a comfortable bed and plenty of storage. The bathroom was spacious and stylish. Location was great. Staff were friendly and helpful. Would love to have stayed longer. Restaurant was excellent. Food was delicious and staff were very efficient and ..."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Midnight Hotel, Autograph Collection
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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
Acton featuring modern architecture and a city

Acton

Unique features of Acton include the restaurants and gardens. Make a stop by CSIRO Discovery Centre or National Museum of Australia while you're exploring the area.

Acton
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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.

Parkes
Australian War Memorial featuring interior views and a memorial

Campbell

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Campbell. You might want to make time for a stop at Australian War Memorial or Anzac Parade.

Campbell

Canberra City Centre Travel Guide