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 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

Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

NZ$43
per child
Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course
Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour

Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour

NZ$73
per adult
Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

NZ$78
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)

NZ$70
per adult
Ultimate Museum Experience | Tour + Dine + Shop (10am daily)
AIS Tour

Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour

NZ$24
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour
Women's History Walking Tour with Local Guide

Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation

NZ$73
per adult
Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation
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Our pick of the best Canberra City Centre Hotel Deals

QT Canberra

QT Canberra

4 out of 5
1 London Circuit, Canberra, ACT
The price is NZ$213 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$213
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Clean and spacious room and bathroom. Comfy bed and great staff."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

QT Canberra
The Sebel Canberra Civic

The Sebel Canberra Civic

4.5 out of 5
197 LONDON CIRCUIT, Canberra, ACT
The price is NZ$173 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$173
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (905 reviews)
"Pleasant. Nice bed etc… Taxi service to the hotel on 6/10/25 was absolutely atrocious, but it was early in the morning. ACT cabs come across as pretty useless…"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

The Sebel Canberra Civic
Avenue Hotel Canberra

Avenue Hotel Canberra

5 out of 5
80 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon, ACT
The price is NZ$215 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$215
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (1,004 reviews)
"The hotel was clean comfortable spacious and conveniently located. Staff were friendly and helpful. Enjoyed the breakfast."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 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$207 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$207
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Met all my needs. The buffet breakfast was excellent too."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Crowne Plaza Canberra by IHG
Novotel Canberra

Novotel Canberra

4.5 out of 5
65 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra, ACT
The price is NZ$192 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$192
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Room was neat and clean, facilities at hotel like swimming pool, kids enjoyed a lot."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Novotel Canberra
Midnight Hotel, Autograph Collection

Midnight Hotel, Autograph Collection

5 out of 5
1 Elouera Street Braddon, Braddon, ACT
The price is NZ$237 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
NZ$237
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (405 reviews)
"Shops nearby"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Midnight Hotel, Autograph Collection
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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
Acton featuring a city and modern architecture

Acton

Unique features of Acton include the restaurants and gardens. Make a stop by CSIRO Discovery Centre or National Museum of Australia while you're exploring the area.

Acton
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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.

Parkes
Australian War Memorial which includes interior views and a memorial

Campbell

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Campbell. You might want to make time for a stop at Australian War Memorial or Anzac Parade.

Campbell

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