Canberra City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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 fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Canberra Centre

National Convention Centre

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

National Convention Centre

Canberra Theatre Centre

Enjoy a show at Canberra Theatre Centre, a popular theatre in Canberra. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this walkable area.

Canberra Theatre Centre

Civic Square

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

Civic Square

Canberra Museum and Gallery

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

Glebe Park

Glebe Park is just one of the places to see in Canberra, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Glebe Park

Activities

Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman

Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman

AU$209
per adult
Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

AU$69
per adult
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
Canberra: Majura Pines Tree Ropes Course

Canberra: Majura Pines Tree Ropes Course

AU$69
per adult
Canberra: Majura Pines Tree Ropes Course
Canberra: Best of Wildlife Tour

Canberra: Best of Wildlife Tour

AU$135
per adult
Canberra: Best of Wildlife Tour
Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

AU$38
per child
Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course
Private Canberra Day Tour from Sydney

Private Canberra Day Tour from Sydney

AU$1,794
per adult
Private Canberra Day Tour from Sydney
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Our pick of the best Canberra City Centre Hotel Deals

The Sebel Canberra Civic

The Sebel Canberra Civic

4.5 out of 5
197 LONDON CIRCUIT, Canberra, ACT
The price is AU$152 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
AU$152
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (865 reviews)
"Very central to what we needed to do."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

The Sebel Canberra Civic
QT Canberra

QT Canberra

4 out of 5
1 London Circuit, Canberra, ACT
The price is AU$169 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$169
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,003 reviews)
"I had such a lovely stay at the Qt Canberra hotel! The staff were so friendly, the rooms were so nice, and the food was excellent! I would highly recommend staying here."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

QT Canberra
Avenue Hotel Canberra

Avenue Hotel Canberra

5 out of 5
80 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon, ACT
The price is AU$190 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$190
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Perfectly located for Canberra Civic and all it offers. Huge apartment style accommodation with a kitchen and all utensils."

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

Avenue Hotel Canberra
Crowne Plaza Canberra by IHG

Crowne Plaza Canberra by IHG

4 out of 5
1 Binara Street, Canberra, ACT
The price is AU$157 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
AU$157
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Excellent facilities, clean, family friendly"

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Crowne Plaza Canberra by IHG
Novotel Canberra

Novotel Canberra

4.5 out of 5
65 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra, ACT
The price is AU$179 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$179
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,001 reviews)
"We had such a lovely 2-night stay at Novotel Canberra! From the moment we arrived, the staff were welcoming, friendly, and genuinely helpful, making us feel right at home. Our room was clean, comfortable, and well set up for a relaxing stay after a busy day exploring. The location was fantastic – ..."

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Novotel Canberra
Meriton Suites Canberra

Meriton Suites Canberra

5 out of 5
40 Allara Street, Canberra, ACT
The price is AU$161 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
AU$161
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a fireplace in the lobby. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (354 reviews)
Short business trip to Canberra
"Excellent location as only a few minutes walk to the convention centre. Staff were excellent in every respect. Only downer was still a very noisy site despite being on the 14th floor and woke up at 6am to a huge crane outside the apartment on the last morning. Other than that this is a top location ..."

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Meriton Suites Canberra
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Other neighbourhoods around Canberra City Centre

Australian War Memorial showing 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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City East

While visiting City East, you might make a stop by sights like Civic Square and Canberra Theatre Centre.

City East
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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
National Portrait Gallery showing art and modern architecture

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.

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Barton

Barton is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Lake Burley Griffin and Greek Orthodox Church of St Nicholas while you're in town.

Barton
Parliament House which includes 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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