City West Travel Guide

Canberra

A modern building interior with a staircase and wooden slats on the walls.
A row of international flags on flagpoles against a backdrop of autumn trees.
A bridge over a calm river, surrounded by trees and greenery.
A model of soldiers in a trench with sandbags and a cart.
A modern tower by a lake with autumn foliage.

Stay near popular City West attractions

City Hill

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Explore the great outdoors at City Hill, a lovely green space in Canberra. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
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Things to do

Canberra Day Trip from Sydney

Canberra Day Trip from Sydney

Rp2.876.832
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Canberra Day Trip from Sydney
Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

Rp477.378
per child
Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

Rp866.819
per adult
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation

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

Rp753.755
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

Rp753.755
per adult
Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage
Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour

Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour

Rp263.814
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour
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Where to stay in City West

Find the best City West 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 large Ferris wheel with colorful lights at night, surrounded by a field of purple and blue flowers.
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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 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.

City West Travel Guide