Symonston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.

Australian National University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Australian National University during your travels in Canberra. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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.

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.

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.
Activities

Personalised Sightseeing in Canberra, with John

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

National Museum of Australia: Ultimate Museum Experience

Canberra Day Trip from Sydney

Pizza Paddle - Dinner Kayak Tour in Batemans Bay
Our pick of the best Symonston Hotel Deals

Sundown Villas
Great parking, place is dated but clean, and extremely friendly staff, entry to bathroom bit odd thru one of the bedrooms
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026

Canberra Holiday Village
Cabin was good but not cleaned properly. We found that the floor is not mopped and is really dirty. Cocroch are to be found.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026

Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Excellent all round. Management was exceptional.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

The Sebel Canberra Civic
Great location
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Rydges Canberra
This hotel is now getting a little dated. My shower wa pretty old. The reality is that it was cheap to stay here and for the cost it was excellent. I am happy to have affordable nice accomodation. At the end of the day it is somewhere to sleep. The breakfast was dry md pretty ordinary.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Deco Hotel
Very comfortable bed, clean, friendly staff
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Symonston

Narrabundah
Visitors to Narrabundah appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Manuka Oval and Manuka Shopping Centre might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

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.

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.

Manuka
While visiting Manuka, you might make a stop by sights like Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval.

Barton
Barton is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Lake Burley Griffin and East Basin 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.

