Canberra City Centre Travel Guide
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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 acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
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.
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 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.
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.
Top hotels in Canberra City Centre
The Sebel Canberra Civic
Clean room and good AC
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Avenue Hotel Canberra
This was our second stay, and I hope we will have a third stay. Everything was perfect. Breakfast was great, and the staff, especially on the first day was excellent. Thank you for our wonderful stay.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Meriton Suites Canberra
Beds comfortable Clean apartment Pool and hot tub was great Close to shops Only no turn down service every day not sure why we only stayed 2 nights Down side is there’s no coffee shop in the property but there is a coffee shop next door that closes at 3pm Definitely will stay again 👍
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
QT Canberra
The bed was incredibly comfortable, and it was great to have a balcony and the option for fresh air - just a pity about the drilling noise from the light rail construction work at the time of this stay.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Novotel Canberra
A very bad experience. Never again.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Madison Capital Executive Apartments
Yes
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
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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.
Acton
Unique features of Acton include the restaurants and gardens. Make a stop by CSIRO Discovery Centre or National Museum of Australia while you're exploring the area.
Braddon
The abundant dining options and relaxing spas are top of the list for many visitors to Braddon. A stop by Canberra Contemporary Art Space or Ainslie Arts Centre might round out your trip.
Parkes
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Parkes. You might want to make time for a stop at National Portrait Gallery or Questacon.
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.
