Deakin Travel Guide
Canberra
Popular places to visit
Royal Australian Mint
Find out about the history of Canberra when you spend time at Royal Australian Mint. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants 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 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 notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
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 Deakin
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Clean room, nice staff restaurant only Monday to Friday but good range of food options. Very close to the city.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Rydges Canberra
Hot tub was good, the Sauna especially nice. Room was comfortable and quiet. The breakfast was good - it was good to have poached eggs as one option. The secure parking was ideal.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
ibis Styles Canberra
We stayed for one night on our way out of town. The front desk staff were friendly and efficient. Rooms were clean. The bathrooms could do with an update but for the price it was just what you’d expect and need. Breakfast had a good range of hot and cold foods.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Hotel Realm
The hotel was very clean. Bed was comfortable. Food was great but definitely on the more expensive side. The only thing I will say is as we were staying 2 nights we did ask the housekeeping person outside our room when we were leaving for the day to make up our room. She replaced towels, however ...
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Avenue Hotel Canberra
Clean room, location, friendly staff, quiet, good bar
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Deco Hotel
Very comfortable beds, clean and good ammenities, very quiet.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Deakin
Yarralumla
Unique features of Yarralumla include the restaurants and art galleries. Make a stop by Lake Burley Griffin or Royal Canberra Golf Club while you're exploring the area.
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.
Manuka
While visiting Manuka, you might make a stop by sights like Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval.
Garran
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Garran and surrounding area, you can visit Canberra Nature Park and Royal Australian Mint.
Barton
Barton is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Lake Burley Griffin and Merchant Navy Memorial while you're in town.
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.
Deakin Travel Guide
- Places of interest
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- Hotels in top Canberra neighborhoods
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- Royal Australian Mint
- Australian National University
- Parliament House
- Canberra Centre
- Australian War Memorial
- Canberra Hospital
- National Zoo and Aquarium
- National Museum of Australia
- Questacon
- Australian Institute of Sport
- EPIC
- Lake Burley Griffin
- National Gallery of Australia
- National Convention Centre
- Old Parliament House
- Manuka Oval
- Manuka Shopping Centre
- Civic Square
- Canberra Theatre Centre
- Australian Defence Force Academy
- National Hockey Centre
- Cockington Green Gardens
- National Archives of Australia
- National Capital Exhibition
- National Library of Australia
