Ainslie Travel Guide
Canberra





Popular places to visit

Parliament House
Parliament House 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.

Australian War Memorial
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Australian War Memorial during your travels in Canberra. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Questacon
You can browse the exhibits at Questacon, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Canberra. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Lake Burley Griffin
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Burley Griffin during your travels in Canberra. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's restaurants.

National Museum of Australia
You can browse the exhibits at National Museum of Australia, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Canberra. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

National Gallery of Australia
You can browse the exhibits at National Gallery of Australia, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Canberra. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Ainslie

Tall Trees Ainslie Motel
It’s a nice motel, but if room is upstair there is no elevator, making it hard to move luggages.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Forrest Hotel and Apartments
everything and everybody were on their best
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

ibis Styles Canberra
Loved it was friendly quiet and for the price of our stay it couldn't have been more pleasent
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Avenue Hotel Canberra
Great location’ central to all essential needs. Comfortable beds.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Meriton Suites Canberra
Staff were really friendly and professional
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Novotel Canberra
Superb location! It doesn't get any better than this. Despite being family friendly and having lots of couples with children staying there, hotel is wonderfully quiet. Combine that with top notch mattresses, comfortable pillows and high quality linen, you'll have the best night sleep. We left the ...
Reviewed on 8 Jan 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
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.

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 Ainslie Nature Reserve and Mount Majura Nature Reserve.
