Canberra City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

Canberra Centre

4.5/5(1,597 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.

Canberra Centre

National Convention Centre

4/5(111 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in National Convention Centre during your trip to Canberra. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this walkable area.

National Convention Centre

Canberra Theatre Centre

4/5(79 reviews)

Enjoy a show at Canberra Theatre Centre, a popular theatre in Canberra. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

Canberra Theatre Centre

Civic Square

4/5(448 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Canberra with a stop at Civic Square. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

Civic Square

Canberra Museum and Gallery

4.5/5(41 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Canberra Museum and Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Canberra. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Canberra Museum and Gallery

Casino Canberra

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Casino Canberra during your time in Canberra? Wander the area's lakeside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Casino Canberra

Activities

Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman

Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman

AU$229
Per adult
Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman
Full Day Private Shore Tour in Canberra

Full Day Private Shore Tour in Canberra

AU$467
Per adult
Full Day Private Shore Tour in Canberra
Full-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman

Full-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman /w lunch

AU$245
Per adult
Full-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman /w lunch
From Canberra: Winery, Distillery, & Tasting Tour with Lunch

From Canberra: Winery, Distillery, & Tasting Tour with Lunch

AU$225
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Canberra: Winery, Distillery, & Tasting Tour with Lunch
From Canberra: Murrumbateman Wineries Full-Day Tour

From Canberra: Murrumbateman Wineries Full-Day Tour

AU$245
Per adult
From Canberra: Murrumbateman Wineries Full-Day Tour
LGBTQIA+ History Walking Tour

LGBTQIA+ History Walking Tour

AU$60
Per adult
LGBTQIA+ History Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Canberra City Centre Hotel Deals

Avenue Hotel Canberra
Avenue Hotel Canberra
5 out of 5
80 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon, ACT
The price is AU$135 per night from 19 Dec to 20 Dec
AU$135
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"Excellent apartment with a huge spa. Only issue is the room was on a busy, noisy street, so sirens and hoon cars can be heard throughout the night."

Reviewed on 17 Nov. 2024

Avenue Hotel Canberra
Crowne Plaza Canberra, an IHG Hotel
Crowne Plaza Canberra, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
1 Binara Street, Canberra, ACT
The price is AU$178 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
AU$178
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"We just stopped for the night but would highly recommend. Staff were great and friendly. Rooms clean with extras. Will stay again when we’re down next! Thanks for having us."

Reviewed on 15 Nov. 2024

Crowne Plaza Canberra, an IHG Hotel
The Sebel Canberra Civic
The Sebel Canberra Civic
4.5 out of 5
197 LONDON CIRCUIT, Canberra, ACT
The price is AU$151 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$151
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, a health club, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (688 reviews)
"We were surprised to see guests with dogs! We didn't realise there were such hotels available for pet owners! We guess, hopefully, there are special rooms set aside for these guests!! It didn't impact on our visit in any way, which was very enjoyable. Only problem was our phone was not connected ..."

Reviewed on 21 Nov. 2024

The Sebel Canberra Civic
Novotel Canberra
Novotel Canberra
4.5 out of 5
65 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra, ACT
The price is AU$155 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
AU$155
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Very convenient"

Reviewed on 15 Nov. 2024

Novotel Canberra
QT Canberra
QT Canberra
4 out of 5
1 London Circuit, Canberra, ACT
The price is AU$187 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
AU$187
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent staff and great facilities Breakfast was good but not as per menu"

Reviewed on 14 Nov. 2024

QT Canberra
Madison Capital Executive Apartments
Madison Capital Executive Apartments
3.5 out of 5
108 Northbourne Ave, Braddon, ACT
The price is AU$142 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$142
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Tesla charger on site. Great rates and complimentary continental breakfast."

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

Madison Capital Executive Apartments
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Other neighbourhoods around Canberra City Centre

Australian War Memorial featuring a memorial and flowers

Northern Canberra

4/5(1 area review)

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.

Northern Canberra
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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.

Braddon
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Barton

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

Barton
Parliament House showing an administrative building

Capital Hill

4.5/5(1,004 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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Dickson

Uncover some of the top draws of Dickson like its restaurants and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, stop by National Hockey Centre or Netball ACT.

Dickson
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Lyneham

Unique features of Lyneham include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Netball ACT or National Hockey Centre while you're exploring the area.

Lyneham

Canberra City Centre Travel Guide

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