Northern Canberra Travel Guide

Canberra

A large Ferris wheel with colorful lights at night, surrounded by a field of purple and blue flowers.
A large reflective sphere in a park with a lake and colorful flowers in the foreground.
A vibrant flower garden with a variety of colorful blooms, including blue, yellow, and white flowers, and a large mural on a building in the background.
A memorial wall with red poppies and a statue of a man in a suit.
A large building with a central dome and arched windows, surrounded by a symmetrical courtyard with a reflecting pool.

Stay near popular Northern Canberra attractions

A lakeside urban area with modern buildings, a sports field, and surrounding hills.

Canberra Centre

8.8/10 (3,794 reviews)
During your trip to Canberra, you can do some window-shopping at Canberra Centre. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
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Things to do

Captain Cook Memorial Water Jet

Explorer Loop Bus Canberra - Hop on Hop Off sightseeing

฿1,597
per adult
Explorer Loop Bus Canberra - Hop on Hop Off sightseeing
eSIM: Airalo Oceania e-Sim Package

eSIM: Airalo Oceania e-Sim Package

฿345
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Oceania e-Sim Package
Beautiful view of the Canberra in Australia

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

฿4,374
per adult
Canberra Discovery Tour - Australia's Capital by Gray Line Sydney
Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour

Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour

฿486
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour
Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

฿879
per child
Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course
Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage

Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage

฿1,389
per adult
Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage
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Top hotels in Northern Canberra

Deco Hotel

Deco Hotel

4 out of 5
214 Northbourne Avenue Braddon ACT
The price is ฿3,158 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿3,158
฿3,474 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,064 reviews)
"This is a beautifully appointed hotel with courteous and professional staff."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Deco Hotel
Meriton Suites Canberra

Meriton Suites Canberra

5 out of 5
40 Allara Street Canberra ACT
Fully refundable
The price is ฿19,679 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿19,679
฿21,647 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (507 reviews)
"Wonderful facilities and location. Perfect for family vacay."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Meriton Suites Canberra
The Sebel Canberra Civic

The Sebel Canberra Civic

4.5 out of 5
197 LONDON CIRCUIT Canberra ACT
The price is ฿2,989 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿2,989
฿3,287 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,098 reviews)
"I loved the location and the staff were friendly"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

The Sebel Canberra Civic
Pavilion on Northbourne

Pavilion on Northbourne

4.5 out of 5
242 Northbourne Avenue Dickson ACT
The price is ฿2,493 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿2,493
฿2,742 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,216 reviews)
"Close to work clean been staying there for a long time getting used to it"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Pavilion on Northbourne
QT Canberra

QT Canberra

4 out of 5
6 Marcus Clarke St Canberra ACT
The price is ฿2,980 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿2,980
฿3,278 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (1,004 reviews)
"We also had breakfast included and the wait time to get a table and for the food to arrive was quite long. There was a large group present at breakfast so that may have contributed to the delay but they looked understaffed in general"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

QT Canberra
Canberra Accommodation Centre

Canberra Accommodation Centre

2 out of 5
210 Northbourne Ave Braddon ACT
The price is ฿1,790 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿1,790
฿1,969 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 meeting rooms. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (313 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026

Canberra Accommodation Centre
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Where to stay in Northern Canberra

Find the best Northern Canberra areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A panoramic view of a city with a river, mountains, and a forested area.

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.

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 red brick building with large arched windows and a sign that says "For Lease".

Braddon

The abundant dining options and relaxing spas are top of the list for many visitors to Braddon. A stop by Canberra Contemporary Art Space or Ainslie Arts Centre might round out your trip.

A cityscape with a large lake, modern buildings, and distant mountains.

Belconnen

Unique features of Belconnen include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Bimbi Beach or Nengi Bamir Beach while you're exploring the area.

A calm lake with a tall tower reflecting on the water, surrounded by trees and a bridge in the background.

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.

Northern Canberra Travel Guide