Canberra City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Australian War Memorial showing a memorial and flowers
Canberra featuring a monument and a lake or waterhole
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Canberra which includes a lake or waterhole, a garden and autumn leaves

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 acclaimed art galleries 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 acclaimed art galleries 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 fascinating museums 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 fascinating museums 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

Full-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman /w lunch

Full-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman /w lunch

NZ$280
per adult
Full-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman /w lunch
From Canberra: Murrumbateman Wineries Full-Day Tour

From Canberra: Murrumbateman Wineries Full-Day Tour

NZ$280
per adult
From Canberra: Murrumbateman Wineries Full-Day Tour
Private Canberra Escape Tour From Sydney

Private Canberra Escape Tour From Sydney

NZ$1,727
per traveller
Private Canberra Escape Tour From Sydney
Full Day Private Shore Tour in Canberra

Full Day Private Tour in Canberra from Canberra hotels

NZ$553
per adult
Full Day Private Tour in Canberra from Canberra hotels
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

NZ$75
per adult
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
Private Canberra Day Tour from Sydney

Private Canberra Day Tour from Sydney

NZ$1,955
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$166 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$166
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (850 reviews)
"I recently stayed at The Sebel Canberra Civic and while the location is excellent — centrally situated and within walking distance to Canberra City Centre — my experience left much to be desired. Firstly, although the hotel appears relatively new, the cleanliness was very disappointing. I found significant ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

The Sebel Canberra Civic
Avenue Hotel Canberra

Avenue Hotel Canberra

5 out of 5
80 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon, ACT
The price is NZ$189 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$189
3 Aug - 4 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! (1,005 reviews)
"Great location, spacious rooms, great buffet breakfast"

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 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 NZ$181 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$181
17 Aug - 18 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)
"Nice room but the bathroom is very outdated. Staff were very friendly, professional and accomodating! Overall a great experience."

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Crowne Plaza Canberra by IHG
QT Canberra

QT Canberra

4 out of 5
1 London Circuit, Canberra, ACT
The price is NZ$165 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$165
23 Aug - 24 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! (1,005 reviews)
"It was a full hotel due to school holidays and I was in the end room next to the service lift and laundry collection point. Not a good start But the room was lovely (even though there was a building site opposite the hotel). The staff were fantastic and both the bar and restaurant are welcoming for ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

QT Canberra
Novotel Canberra

Novotel Canberra

4.5 out of 5
65 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra, ACT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$185 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$185
27 July - 28 July
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! (1,006 reviews)
Convenient and comfortable.
"convenient location near to city centre, restaurants and attractions. Pool was warm and pleasant and very well maintained by dedicated staff member who took pride in his role. Nice cosy bar with books to read. Parking is limited but excellent options very close by."

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

Novotel Canberra
Meriton Suites Canberra

Meriton Suites Canberra

5 out of 5
40 Allara Street, Canberra, ACT
The price is NZ$189 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$189
17 Aug - 18 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! (339 reviews)
"I love to stay in Meriton."

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 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 Merchant Navy Memorial 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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