City West Travel Guide
Canberra
Popular places to visit
Parliament House
Admire the scale, architecture and artwork of the building where Australia’s politicians make the big decisions.
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 Museum of Australia
Explore the vast collection of Aboriginal art and artifacts, learn about the country’s colonial past, and see maps, vehicles, weapons and jewelry.
Lake Burley Griffin
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Burley Griffin during your travels in Canberra. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's restaurants.
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
Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour
Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
Top hotels in City West
Novotel Canberra
Service and amenities were excellent. My fussy 8year old loved it.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
QT Canberra
Clean room and courteous staff.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Quest Canberra
Awesome place
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Ovolo Nishi
Always wanted to stay in the Meandering Room since its inception as HotelHotel. Unfortunately the room was requiring maintenance with multiple of the cupboard separated from the hinges, hole in the bottom of the wall but the room was still beautiful none the less. The Monster Kitchen menu was limited ...
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
BreakFree Capital Tower
Excellent location for Floriade, shopping, restaurants and cafes.
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025
Peppers Gallery Hotel Canberra
Wonderful staff and very comfortable room
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around City West
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.
City East
While visiting City East, you might make a stop by sights like Civic Square and Canberra Theatre Centre.
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.
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.
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.
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 National Archives of Australia might round out your trip.
