Barton Travel Guide
Canberra
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 acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Parliament House
Admire the scale, architecture and artwork of the building where Australia’s politicians make the big decisions.
Australian National University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Australian National University during your travels in Canberra. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Australian War Memorial
Wander the halls of this monument to learn about the battles fought by Australians, see military hardware and admire artworks.
Questacon
Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.
National Gallery of Australia
Australia’s national gallery has objects from across Asia and the Pacific, European and American works, and indigenous, colonial and contemporary Australian art.
Things to do
Personalised Sightseeing in Canberra, with John
Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour
Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation
National Museum of Australia: Hallyu! The Korean Wave
Top hotels in Barton
Hotel Realm
🙂 is comfort and staff 😔 is nothing. We like it
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Burbury Hotel & Apartments
The room stinks like a public toilet
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Little National Hotel Canberra
We booked last minute. Great hotel. Wonderful lounge. Even library / reading room. Japanese minimum style. Very comfortable for a night or two or three.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Brassey Hotel
The stay was average at best. The room was quite small, although it was clean and the bed was comfortable. The main issue was the handling of the late check-out. I had already paid for a late check-out, however when I went to leave at 12:30pm, I was told there would be an additional charge on top ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hotel Kurrajong Canberra
Beautifully presented hotel in a great location
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Rydges Canberra
Underground car park had a very low concrete beam scraped paint off our car roof we had no way of avoiding it mattresses had no bed protection
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Barton
Parkes
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Parkes. You might want to make time for a stop at National Portrait Gallery or Questacon.
Capital Hill
The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Capital Hill. A stop by Parliament House or Old Parliament House 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 East Basin while you're in town.
Manuka
While visiting Manuka, you might make a stop by sights like Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval.
Griffith
Griffith is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval while you're in town.
City East
While visiting City East, you might make a stop by sights like Civic Square and Canberra Theatre Centre.
