Canberra City Centre Travel Guide

Canberra

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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.

Canberra Centre

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.

National Convention Centre

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 Theatre Centre

Civic Square

You can find out about the history of Canberra with a stop at Civic Square. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this walkable area.

Civic Square

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.

Canberra Museum and Gallery

Glebe Park

Glebe Park is just one of the places to see in Canberra, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Glebe Park

Things to do

Full Day Private Shore Tour in Canberra

Full Day Private Tour in Canberra from Canberra hotels

Rp5.414.412
per adult
Full Day Private Tour in Canberra from Canberra hotels
Wall of Remembrance

Canberra Day Trip from Sydney

Rp2.127.193
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Canberra Day Trip from Sydney
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

Rp737.569
per adult
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
Canberra: Majura Pines Tree Ropes Course

Canberra: Majura Pines Tree Ropes Course

Rp737.569
per adult
Canberra: Majura Pines Tree Ropes Course
Canberra: Best of Wildlife Tour

Canberra: Kangaroos and Koala Experience Tour

Rp1.443.070
per adult
Canberra: Kangaroos and Koala Experience Tour
Dine at the Museum's stunning Cafe

Ultimate Museum Experience | Tour + Dine + Shop (10am daily)

Rp662.743
per adult
Ultimate Museum Experience | Tour + Dine + Shop (10am daily)
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Top hotels in Canberra City Centre

The Sebel Canberra Civic

The Sebel Canberra Civic

4.5 out of 5
197 LONDON CIRCUIT, Canberra, ACT
The price is Rp1.448.902 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
Rp1.448.902
Rp1.593.792 total
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (875 reviews)
"Always a comfortable and convenient hotel to stay at."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

The Sebel Canberra Civic
Avenue Hotel Canberra

Avenue Hotel Canberra

5 out of 5
80 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon, ACT
The price is Rp1.707.315 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
Rp1.707.315
Rp1.878.047 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice hotel with large shower and new facilities. Close to many restaurants. Has own parking and was clean."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Avenue Hotel Canberra
QT Canberra

QT Canberra

4 out of 5
1 London Circuit, Canberra, ACT
The price is Rp1.519.779 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
Rp1.519.779
Rp1.671.756 total
21 Aug - 22 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 bar and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"It was Nice to stay 🤗"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

QT Canberra
Crowne Plaza Canberra by IHG

Crowne Plaza Canberra by IHG

4 out of 5
1 Binara Street, Canberra, ACT
The price is Rp1.496.642 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp1.496.642
Rp1.646.306 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Spacious and good quality without being too expensive. The staff were extremely friendly and super inviting."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Crowne Plaza Canberra by IHG
Novotel Canberra

Novotel Canberra

4.5 out of 5
65 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra, ACT
The price is Rp1.520.257 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
Rp1.520.257
Rp1.672.283 total
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Clean and spacious"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

Novotel Canberra
Meriton Suites Canberra

Meriton Suites Canberra

5 out of 5
40 Allara Street, Canberra, ACT
The price is Rp1.639.595 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
Rp1.639.595
Rp1.803.596 total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a fireplace in reception. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (357 reviews)
Short business trip to Canberra
"Excellent location as only a few minutes walk to the convention centre. Staff were excellent in every respect. Only downer was still a very noisy site despite being on the 14th floor and woke up at 6am to a huge crane outside the apartment on the last morning. Other than that this is a top location ..."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

Meriton Suites Canberra
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Other neighbourhoods around Canberra City Centre

Australian War Memorial featuring a memorial and flowers

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.

Northern Canberra
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City East

While visiting City East, you might make a stop by sights like Civic Square and Canberra Theatre Centre.

City East
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Braddon

Abundant dining options and relaxing spas are well-reviewed features of Braddon. Make a stop by top sights like Canberra Contemporary Art Space while you're exploring the area.

Braddon
National Portrait Gallery showing modern architecture and art

Parkes

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Parkes. You might want to make time for a stop at National Portrait Gallery or High Court of Australia.

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Barton

Barton is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Lake Burley Griffin and Greek Orthodox Church of St Nicholas while you're in town.

Barton
Parliament House showing an administrative building

Capital Hill

4/5(8 area reviews)

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.

Capital Hill

Canberra City Centre Travel Guide