Canberra City Centre Travel Guide
Canberra
Visit Canberra City Centre
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 fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Civic Square
You can find out about the history of Canberra with a stop at Civic Square. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
National Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening in National Convention Centre during your trip to Canberra. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Canberra Theatre Centre
Enjoy a show at Canberra Theatre Centre, a popular theatre in Canberra. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this walkable area.
Canberra Museum and Gallery
You can browse the exhibits at Canberra Museum and Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Canberra. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
City Hill
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.
Things to do
Canberra Day Trip from Sydney
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
Pizza Paddle - Dinner Kayak Tour in Batemans Bay
Full-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman /w lunch
From Canberra: Murrumbateman Wineries Full-Day Tour
Top hotels in Canberra City Centre
The Sebel Canberra Civic
Nice and handy to everything in Canberra. Room was clean.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Avenue Hotel Canberra
Gorgeous clean room and super comfy bed and walkable to shops restaurants and bars
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Novotel Canberra
Room was ok bit drab but nice to have a balcony
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Meriton Suites Canberra
I’ve stayed at Meriton Canberra on many accessions. It’s convenient and close to everything.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
QT Canberra
Everything was fantastic. Our dinner and drinks at the restaurant and bar were really beautiful. We will be back.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Canberra by IHG
Nice, functional and friendly hotel, well placed in Canberra. I had two excellent nights’ sleep here!
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Canberra City Centre
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.
City East
While visiting City East, you might make a stop by sights like Civic Square and Canberra Theatre Centre.
Acton
Unique features of Acton include the restaurants and gardens. Make a stop by CSIRO Discovery Centre or National Museum of Australia while you're exploring the area.
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 Gorman Arts Centre might round out your trip.
Parkes
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Parkes. You might want to make time for a stop at National Portrait Gallery or Questacon.
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.
