Northern Canberra Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A large Ferris wheel with colorful lights at night, surrounded by a field of purple and blue flowers.
A large reflective sphere in a park with a lake and colorful flowers in the foreground.
A vibrant flower garden with a variety of colorful blooms, including blue, yellow, and white flowers, and a large mural on a building in the background.
A memorial wall with red poppies and a statue of a man in a suit.
A large building with a central dome and arched windows, surrounded by a symmetrical courtyard with a reflecting pool.

Stay near popular Northern Canberra 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, Some Hotel Pickups

NZ$84
per adult
Canberra Day Tour, All Major Attractions, Some Hotel Pickups
Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

NZ$46
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$230
per adult
Canberra Discovery Tour - Australia's Capital by Gray Line Sydney
Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation

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
Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage

Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage

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

Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

NZ$84
per adult
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
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Our pick of the best Northern Canberra Hotel Deals

The Sebel Canberra Civic

The Sebel Canberra Civic

4.5 out of 5
197 LONDON CIRCUIT Canberra ACT
The price is NZ$186 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$186
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,110 reviews)
"Good hotel!"

Reviewed on 28 July 2026

The Sebel Canberra Civic
Canberra Accommodation Centre

Canberra Accommodation Centre

2 out of 5
210 Northbourne Ave Braddon ACT
The price is NZ$108 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$108
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 meeting rooms. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (319 reviews)
"For the price & value, I rate the hotel stay highly. However, the office chair in room 803 was ‘stained’ possibly bodily fluids? Terrible huh? Otherwise, location, amenities, staff and value were great. Oh btw, Northbourne Ave on Saturday night is screaming loud with street cars drag racing. It’s ..."

Reviewed on 28 July 2026

Canberra Accommodation Centre
Deco Hotel

Deco Hotel

4 out of 5
214 Northbourne Avenue Braddon ACT
The price is NZ$192 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$192
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,074 reviews)
"E"

Reviewed on 29 July 2026

Deco Hotel
Meriton Suites Canberra

Meriton Suites Canberra

5 out of 5
40 Allara Street Canberra ACT
The price is NZ$1,121 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$1,121
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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
The price is NZ$230 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$230
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Spacious rooms. Temperature of the water in the shower constantly switched between red hot and cold. The $10 voucher for skipping housekeeping is useless - can only be used against the biggest breakfast (which is most definitely not worth $34 each). Chromecast used to stream to the TV would not work. ..."

Reviewed on 27 July 2026

Avenue Hotel Canberra
Novotel Canberra

Novotel Canberra

4.5 out of 5
65 Northbourne Avenue Canberra ACT
The price is NZ$191 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$191
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Sauna was not working"

Reviewed on 28 July 2026

Novotel Canberra
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Our guide on where to stay in Northern Canberra

Find the best Northern Canberra areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A panoramic view of a city with a river, mountains, and a forested area.

Canberra City Centre

The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Canberra City Centre. A stop by Canberra Museum and Gallery or Canberra Theatre Centre might round out your trip.

A park with a hexagonal fence, trees, and a distant tower.

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 red brick building with large arched windows and a sign that says "For Lease".

Braddon

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

A cityscape with a large lake, modern buildings, and distant mountains.

Belconnen

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

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.

Northern Canberra Travel Guide

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