Banks Travel Guide
Canberra
Popular places to visit
Australian National University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Australian National University during your travels in Canberra. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
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
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 spas 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.
Top hotels in Banks
Rydges Canberra
The experience overall is positive
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
The Sebel Canberra Civic
It was unclear until we checked in that there wasn't a hotel restaurant but that it was a shared venue. At check-in we didn't receive any help with our luggage despite me being a solo mother with a young child. We repeatedly only received one face washer in the bathroom. I asked for an additional ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Avenue Hotel Canberra
Have cancelled free parking option through Expedia. Good rooms and breakfast options.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Pavilion on Northbourne
great price and breakfast
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Deco Hotel
Everything about this place is perfect. It’s incredibly quiet. The furnishings are terrific. Coffee machine is great. They’ve connected the TVs now to make them accessible for streaming services. The staff for amazing always. Parking is incredibly easy and that’s not the case across Canberra. It’s ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
The room was not clean, the linen was smelly, the staff was not helpful. We booked accommodation for 4 people for 3 nights, I went to reception and told them the linen was smelly, the staff gave me new linen and told me to change it. Everyday we have to ask reception for toilet paper. It is first ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Banks
Phillip
Uncover some of the top draws of Phillip like its shopping and restaurants. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, stop by Canberra Nature Park or Red Hill Nature Reserve.
Narrabundah
Visitors to Narrabundah appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Capital Public Golf Course and Manuka Oval might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
Griffith
Griffith is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval while you're in town.
Manuka
While visiting Manuka, you might make a stop by sights like Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval.
Queanbeyan
Visitors to Queanbeyan enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, The Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre is worth a stop.
Fyshwick
Travellers like the museums in Fyshwick, and Lake Burley Griffin is a top attraction you might want to visit.
