Parkes Travel Guide
Canberra
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Old Parliament House
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Old Parliament House during your trip to Canberra. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Commonwealth Park
After visiting Commonwealth Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Canberra. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
National Capital Exhibition
You can browse the exhibits at National Capital Exhibition, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Canberra. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
National Library of Australia
After visiting National Library of Australia, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Canberra. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Parkes
Rydges Canberra
While it is a bit worn out the bed was very comfortable, the aircon worked well (it was humid for Canberra) Staff were thoughtful and kind and the shower was great.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Have stayed here before so happy to stay here again. Some fittings in the bathroom fell off - such as taps, toilet roll holder part etc - and we had to put them back on, but besides that, we were happy with our stay there. Well-equipped apartment in nice location. Coles not too far away. (Walking ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
The Sebel Canberra Civic
Hotel was clean, very close to the shopping centre, the biggest letdown for this hotel was the lack of car parking, the car park was close to 0.5 kms away which is not acceptable carrying luggage from car to apartment and back, I ended staying at another car park 170 metres away and paid full price ...
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Avenue Hotel Canberra
Room was great
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Deco Hotel
Tops!
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Novotel Canberra
Room was ok bit drab but nice to have a balcony
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Parkes
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 Old Parliament House might round out your trip.
Kingston
Kingston is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Lake Burley Griffin and The Cusack Centre while you're in town.
City East
While visiting City East, you might make a stop by sights like Civic Square and Canberra Theatre 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.
Manuka
While visiting Manuka, you might make a stop by sights like Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval.
