Canberra City Centre Travel Guide
Canberra
Visit Canberra City Centre
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Canberra City Centre
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
This hotel was pretty amazing. We had a pool and a wonderful Buffett breakfast in the morning. The rooms were clean. The fire alarm went off at three am. Someone was apparently smoking in their room. Everyone moved out in an orderly manner onto the street. But there wasn’t any hotel staff around ...
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Canberra by IHG
Room was clean and comfortable, staff were excellent parking is difficult outside so definitely recommend the hotel parking
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
The Sebel Canberra Civic
Very modern clean hotel. Dog friendly . No car park on site. Need to pay for car park. Fr for a short stay
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
QT Canberra
Nice room with view towards the city. Very welcome chec-in & checkout. Very good dining in house. Would stay again. Also, offers loyalty discount.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
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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.
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.
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.
Barton
Barton is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Lake Burley Griffin and East Basin while you're in town.
Capital Hill
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.
