Garran Travel Guide

Canberra

Popular places to visit

Parliament House

Parliament House

4.5/5(17 reviews)

Admire the scale, architecture and artwork of the building where Australia’s politicians make the big decisions.

Parliament House
National Gallery of Australia showing interior views

National Gallery of Australia

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Australia’s national gallery has objects from across Asia and the Pacific, European and American works, and indigenous, colonial and contemporary Australian art.

National Gallery of Australia
Australian War Memorial

Australian War Memorial

5/5(14 reviews)

Wander the halls of this monument to learn about the battles fought by Australians, see military hardware and admire artworks.

Australian War Memorial
Questacon

Questacon

5/5(1 review)

Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.

Questacon
National Museum of Australia which includes interior views

National Museum of Australia

4/5(5 reviews)

Explore the vast collection of Aboriginal art and artifacts, learn about the country’s colonial past, and see maps, vehicles, weapons and jewelry.

National Museum of Australia
Melbourne showing a city, night scenes and heritage architecture

Lake Burley Griffin

4.5/5(12 reviews)

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.

Lake Burley Griffin

Things to do

Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

฿1,451
per adult
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
Dine at the Museum's stunning Cafe

Ultimate Museum Experience | Tour + Dine + Shop (10am daily)

฿1,304
per adult
Ultimate Museum Experience | Tour + Dine + Shop (10am daily)
Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

฿799
per child
Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course
Contentious Character Urban Winery Fyshwick

2 People - Premium Wine Tasting Experience and 2-Course Lunch

฿5,679
per adult
2 People - Premium Wine Tasting Experience and 2-Course Lunch
Discover Gems of Canberra: Private Full-Day Tour

Discover Gems of Canberra: Private Full-Day Tour

฿70,929
per adult
Discover Gems of Canberra: Private Full-Day Tour
Building + Architecture Tour

Building + Architecture Tour | 10am Daily

฿421
per adult
Building + Architecture Tour | 10am Daily
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Top hotels in Garran

Deco Hotel

Deco Hotel

4 out of 5
214 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon, Braddon, ACT
The price is ฿2,716 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿2,716
฿2,987 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,012 reviews)
"Staff very friendly helpful"

Reviewed on 5 Sep 2025

Deco Hotel
Rydges Canberra

Rydges Canberra

4 out of 5
Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit, Forrest, ACT
The price is ฿3,214 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿3,214
฿3,536 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (776 reviews)
"Great room. breakfast was great, safe motel the kids loved the pool."

Reviewed on 8 Sep 2025

Rydges Canberra
QT Canberra

QT Canberra

4 out of 5
1 London Circuit, Canberra, ACT
The price is ฿3,385 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿3,385
฿3,724 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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! (1,002 reviews)
"A bit dated, but overall very nice. A few issues with the room, but staff did a good job assisting"

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025

QT Canberra
Pavilion on Northbourne

Pavilion on Northbourne

4.5 out of 5
242 Northbourne Avenue, Dickson, ACT
The price is ฿2,345 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿2,345
฿2,579 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,175 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 10 Sep 2025

Pavilion on Northbourne
The Sebel Canberra Civic

The Sebel Canberra Civic

4.5 out of 5
197 LONDON CIRCUIT, Canberra, ACT
The price is ฿2,890 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿2,890
฿3,179 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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! (890 reviews)
"A recently renovated, clean hotel with a good cafe/coffee shop. Great location for shops, theaters, amenities etc. Would stay there again. They accidentally double charge me for parking, but put it right once I pointed it out."

Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025

The Sebel Canberra Civic
Avenue Hotel Canberra

Avenue Hotel Canberra

5 out of 5
80 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon, ACT
The price is ฿3,578 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿3,578
฿3,935 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Booked for a spur of the moment visit to Canberra based on ease of access on a main thoroughfare, and on price. Very comfortable beds - although there was no place to plug in my phone charger next to the bed except by unplugging the clock."

Reviewed on 2 Sep 2025

Avenue Hotel Canberra
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Other neighbourhoods around Garran

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Phillip

Uncover some of the top draws of Phillip like its shopping and restaurants. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, stop by Canberra Nature Park or Royal Australian Mint.

Phillip
Manuka Shopping Centre which includes autumn colours

Manuka

While visiting Manuka, you might make a stop by sights like Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval.

Manuka
Parliament House showing an administrative building

Capital Hill

4/5(8 area reviews)

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.

Capital Hill
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Narrabundah

Visitors to Narrabundah appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Capital Public Golf Course and The Cusack Centre might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

Narrabundah
Kingston showing modern architecture and a bridge

Kingston

Kingston is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to The Cusack Centre and Lake Burley Griffin while you're in town.

Kingston
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Barton

Barton is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Lake Burley Griffin and Merchant Navy Memorial while you're in town.

Barton

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