City East Travel Guide
Canberra



Visit City East
Stay near popular City East attractions
Things to do

Canberra Day Tour - all major Attractions, All free entry

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

Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour

Badass Women who Shaped the Nation: Women’s History Walking Tour
Top hotels in City East

The Sebel Canberra Civic
"Always a good stay. Friendly efficient check in. Spacious clean quiet rooms with great facilities. Perfect location for exploring the city and the Floriade free bus right outside the door. Highly recommended."
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Meriton Suites Canberra

A by Adina Canberra
"Staying first floor directly beside the construction wasn’t ideal for us staying a week. Booking that room out would be more suited for a couple of days only. Thought should be realised before allocating us that room and future bookings for a week stay. Otherwise okay."
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Crowne Plaza Canberra by IHG
"Somewhat dated but still good. Strategic location. Walking distance to Canberra Centre, cafes and restaurants, as well as to the Floriade which is our main reason for the visit this time."
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Nesuto Canberra
"-"
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Little Drifter Canberra
"Although the rooms were clean and what looked to be new beds (bunk) they were NOT assembled 100% as the squeak the top bunks only, when you tossed and turned. When we told the staff they came to look and told me thats how they are an that there is nothing wrong with them and she laughed in our face, ..."
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026
Where to stay in City East

Canberra City Centre
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.

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 Canberra Contemporary Art Space might round out your trip.

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.

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

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.





















