Canberra City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A multi-level shopping mall with escalators, glass railings, and various stores.
A modern building with a glass facade and a purple-lit roof structure.
A busy urban street with pedestrians, buses, and a blue van.
A city street with pedestrians, traffic lights, and modern buildings.
A tree-lined sidewalk with bicycles parked, a building with large windows, and banners hanging from the structure.

Stay near popular Canberra City Centre 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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Activities

Captain Cook Memorial Water Jet

Canberra Day Tour - all major Attractions, All free entry

NZ$81
per adult
Canberra Day Tour - all major Attractions, All free entry
Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

NZ$49
per child
Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course
Beautiful view of the Canberra in Australia

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

NZ$212
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Canberra Discovery Tour - Australia's Capital by Gray Line Sydney
Badass Women who Shaped the Nation: Women’s History Walking Tour

Badass Women who Shaped the Nation: Women’s History Walking Tour

NZ$75
per adult
Badass Women who Shaped the Nation: Women’s History Walking Tour
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

NZ$86
per adult
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
Riverside Canberra Stargazing Tour with Astronomer

Riverside Canberra Stargazing Tour with Astronomer

NZ$114
per adult
Riverside Canberra Stargazing Tour with Astronomer
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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 NZ$201 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$201
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 ...
The Sebel Canberra Civic
Meriton Suites Canberra

Meriton Suites Canberra

5 out of 5
40 Allara Street Canberra ACT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$217 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
NZ$217
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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. ...
Meriton Suites Canberra
Avenue Hotel Canberra

Avenue Hotel Canberra

5 out of 5
80 Northbourne Avenue Braddon ACT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$188 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
NZ$188
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,011 reviews)
"Stayed in 2bedroom, spacious and comfortable.4A 1C. Staff were very friendly. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Will stay again"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

Avenue Hotel Canberra
Madison Capital Executive Apartments

Madison Capital Executive Apartments

3.5 out of 5
108 Northbourne Ave Braddon ACT
The price is NZ$147 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$147
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff, complementary breakfast, close to city center and restaurants. EV chargers"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Madison Capital Executive Apartments
QT Canberra

QT Canberra

4 out of 5
6 Marcus Clarke St Canberra ACT
The price is NZ$205 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$205
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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 ...
QT Canberra
A by Adina Canberra

A by Adina Canberra

4.5 out of 5
1 Constitution Ave Canberra ACT
The price is NZ$270 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$270
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (494 reviews)
"I had to remind the reception showing them my booking in app that I have a free bottle of wine as a VIP with Expedia. They didn’t have it in the record. It was delivered afterwards."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

A by Adina Canberra
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Our guide on where to stay in Canberra City Centre

Find the best Canberra City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Canberra City Centre
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A multi-story building with a brick facade, large arched windows, and signage for businesses including a dental surgery and a bike shop.
Photo by TM
Open Photo by TM

Braddon

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

A building with a tiled roof and a glass storefront.

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 modern building with a unique triangular roof and a flagpole.

Queanbeyan

Visitors to Queanbeyan enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, The Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre is worth a stop.

A memorial wall with red poppies and a statue of a man in a suit.
Photo by Lisa Liza
Open Photo by Lisa Liza

Northern Canberra

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.

A city skyline with modern high-rise buildings and a body of water in the foreground.

Belconnen

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

Canberra City Centre Travel Guide

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