The Ridgeway Travel Guide
Canberra
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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 National University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Australian National University during your travels in Canberra. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums 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.
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.
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 fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Top hotels in The Ridgeway
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Clean convenient and well priced
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Novotel Canberra
Overall good
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Avenue Hotel Canberra
Room and site in general was all well presented and clean. Bed was very soft hence the 4 stars instead of 5. Overall a terrific place to stay.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Pavilion on Northbourne
Old rooms and everything is old and worn. Still comfortable, just not modern. Noisy doors, have to nearly slam them them to close. Coffee & fridge area is tiny, shower in the bath with a shower curtain that doesn’t keep the water in. Very restricting for tallish people.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Deco Hotel
Good hotel, quiet with a well priced bar and restaurant.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Rydges Canberra
Great relaxing environment on entrance, smooth check in and check out, clean environment, fantastic breakfast! Love the pool size and depth.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Ridgeway
Queanbeyan
Visitors to Queanbeyan enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, The Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre is worth a stop.
Narrabundah
Visitors to Narrabundah appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Manuka Oval and Manuka Shopping Centre might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
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.
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.
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.
