Ainslie Travel Guide
Canberra
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.
Parliament House
Admire the scale, architecture and artwork of the building where Australia’s politicians make the big decisions.
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.
Australian War Memorial
Wander the halls of this monument to learn about the battles fought by Australians, see military hardware and admire artworks.
National Gallery of Australia
Australia’s national gallery has objects from across Asia and the Pacific, European and American works, and indigenous, colonial and contemporary Australian art.
Questacon
Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.
Things to do
Canberra Day Trip from Sydney
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
Pizza Paddle - Dinner Kayak Tour in Batemans Bay
Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour
Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation
Top hotels in Ainslie
Tall Trees Ainslie Motel
Parking was easy and secure, staff very friendly and helpful, very nice room with comfy sofa and outlook, very clean too. Highly recommended, thank you. Lou, Kew, Melbourne
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Easy parking. Clean
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
The Sebel Canberra Civic
Positioned central to city. Clean and good value.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Rydges Canberra
Walkable location to bars and restraunts.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Pavilion on Northbourne
We stayed one night with breakfast the room was great ,clean and neat , we had dinner at the restaurant on the night and it was terrible we both had scotch fillet with muchroom sauce and neither of us could eat the meat and we told the wait staff to get a humph and he walked away not to be looked ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Avenue Hotel Canberra
The Spa in the Spa Suite is amazing for 2 people!
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ainslie
Dickson
Dickson is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Dickson Shops, a top place to visit in 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.
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.
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.
City East
While visiting City East, you might make a stop by sights like Civic Square and Canberra Theatre Centre.
Watson
Watson is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mount Majura Nature Reserve and Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve.
