City West Travel Guide

Canberra

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.
A model of soldiers in a trench with sandbags and a cart.
A modern tower by a lake with autumn foliage.

Stay near popular City West attractions

City Hill

8.2/10 (30 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at City Hill, a lovely green space in Canberra. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
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Top hotels in City West

QT Canberra

QT Canberra

4 out of 5
6 Marcus Clarke St Canberra ACT
The price is ฿3,631 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿3,631
฿3,994 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"Everything was great except there is not enough parking but they’ll still register you and charge $35 a day. We were there 1 night and couldn’t park in the car park. Also witnessed someone hit a wall in there because it’s very low and tight and not built/designed for bigger cars. The a/ in the room ..."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

QT Canberra
Novotel Canberra

Novotel Canberra

4.5 out of 5
65 Northbourne Avenue Canberra ACT
The price is ฿3,430 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
฿3,430
฿3,773 total
8 Oct - 9 Oct
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
Quest Canberra

Quest Canberra

4 out of 5
Melbourne Building 28 West Row Canberra ACT
The price is ฿3,106 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿3,106
฿3,417 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Quest Canberra
Ovolo Canberra, a Wyndham Hotel

Ovolo Canberra, a Wyndham Hotel

4 out of 5
25 Edinburgh Ave Canberra ACT
The price is ฿4,283 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
฿4,283
฿4,711 total
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The staff were the only good thing about this hotel. Disappointing since other Ovolos are great. The room was noisy, dusty and hot. The air conditioning didn’t work correctly and kept switching off every few hours. The food at the restaura was equally bad - tasteless and overpriced. Very disappointing ..."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Ovolo Canberra, a Wyndham Hotel
Peppers Gallery Hotel Canberra

Peppers Gallery Hotel Canberra

4.5 out of 5
15 Edinburgh Avenue Canberra ACT
The price is ฿3,473 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿3,473
฿3,820 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions National Film & Sound Archive and City Hill ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location for access to Australian National University and walking distance from Canberra Bus Interchange. Comfortable and quiet location but undergoing renovations so limited access to food/dining in immediate vicinity. Lovely walks around the lake and parkland."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

Peppers Gallery Hotel Canberra
BreakFree Capital Tower

BreakFree Capital Tower

3.5 out of 5
2 Marcus Clarke Street Canberra ACT
The price is ฿5,156 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
฿5,156
฿5,671 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,196 reviews)
"The staff were very helpful. The apartment was clean and located walking distance to restaurants, the lake and Floriade."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

BreakFree Capital Tower
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Where to stay in City West

Find the best City West areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A modern tower by a lake with autumn foliage.

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 Theatre Centre or Civic Square might round out your trip.

A multi-story building with a brick facade, large arched windows, and signage for businesses including a dental surgery and a bike shop.
Photo by TM
Open Photo by TM

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 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 city skyline with modern high-rise buildings and a body of water in the foreground.

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.

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

Northern Canberra

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

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