Phillip Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Parliament House
There are few parliaments that have such a dramatic view as Australia's second parliament to house its elected politicians, and so few that let the public in.
Australian War Memorial
Canberra has placed the remembrance of its fallen servicemen at the heart of the capital. Gain some understanding at the adjacent ANZAC Hall museum.
Questacon
The Questacon lets you walk on the wild side of science and technology, with over 200 exhibits tailored to get your heart pounding and your brain doing somersaults.
National Museum of Australia
A daring and innovative museum that looks at the social history of a nation whose 'two tales' have intertwined, to produce the fascinating artefacts on display.
Lake Burley Griffin
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Burley Griffin during your travels in Canberra. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's restaurants.
National Gallery of Australia
The styles may be wide-ranging, and the content globe-spanning, but the National Gallery takes most pride in its stunning collections of native Australian art.
Activities
Ultimate Museum Experience | Tour + Dine + Shop (10am daily)
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour
Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation
Our pick of the best Phillip Hotel Deals
Abode Woden
The hotel is well located, walking distance to Westfield Woden. The rooms were spacious and had amenities like a washing machine. Staff were friendly and helpful. Only negative was perhaps the lighting... They have interesting feature lighting, but it was wired with the rest of the lights in the ...
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Abode Phillip
Very handy location, clean facilities. Very suitable for an overnight stay in Canberra.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
ibis Styles Canberra
Room was clean, parking is free and breakfast was nice.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Clean room and value for money. Quiet location and easy to get around Forrest and close suburbs
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Meriton Suites Canberra
Clean room and bathroom.very friendly and responsive staff. Will book again when in Canberra.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Avenue Hotel Canberra
The room was clean and spacious.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Phillip
Manuka
While visiting Manuka, you might make a stop by sights like Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval.
Griffith
Griffith is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval while you're in town.
Capital Hill
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.
Narrabundah
Visitors to Narrabundah appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Capital Public Golf Course and The Cusack Centre might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
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.
Kingston
Kingston is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to The Cusack Centre and Lake Burley Griffin while you're in town.
