South Canberra Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Melbourne showing a city, night scenes and heritage architecture
Australian Capital Territory featuring autumn colours and a garden
Royal Australian Mint featuring interior views
Royal Australian Mint featuring interior views
Parliament House showing modern architecture, an administrative building and interior views

Where to stay in South Canberra

Kingston showing modern architecture and a bridge

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.

Kingston
Manuka Shopping Centre which includes autumn colours

Manuka

While visiting Manuka, you might make a stop by sights like Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval.

Manuka
Parliament House showing an administrative building

Capital Hill

4/5(8 area reviews)

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.

Capital Hill
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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.

Narrabundah
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Forrest

Check out the restaurants, shopping and forests while spending some time in Forrest. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Manuka Shopping Centre or Manuka Oval.

Forrest
Manuka Shopping Centre which includes autumn colours

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.

Griffith
Rydges Canberra
Rydges Canberra
4 out of 5
Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit, Forrest, ACT
The price is 2.377.823 ₫ per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
2.377.823 ₫
2.615.623 ₫ total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (728 reviews)
EV charging not genuine
"The rooms are large; the property is getting on but well maintained. I have marked them down because they claim to have EV charging but when I enquired it was access to a 240v plug - whilst I can charge with such a plug this does not, in my mind, qualify as EV charging."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Rydges Canberra
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
3.5 out of 5
30 National Circuit, Forrest, ACT
The price is 1.876.912 ₫ per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
1.876.912 ₫
2.064.603 ₫ total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Burbury Hotel & Apartments
Burbury Hotel & Apartments
4 out of 5
1 Burbury Close, Canberra, Barton, ACT
The price is 2.648.653 ₫ per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
2.648.653 ₫
2.913.518 ₫ total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"It was a great stay. We were down in Canberra for a birthday celebration for my daughter. Very good location and the hotel is very clean, quiet and comfortable. Staff are super friendly and the services are great. Had a casual chat with staff at reception and told them about the the occasion. Next ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Burbury Hotel & Apartments
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Griffith Studio Canberra - free parking
Griffith Studio Canberra - free parking
3 out of 5
47 McMillan Cres, Griffith, ACT
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Canberra. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities and a pillow menu. Popular attractions The Cusack Centre and Jerrabomberra ...
8/10 Very Good! (4 reviews)
"Good location for my needs Could do with updating bathroom and air conditioning"

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2025

Griffith Studio Canberra - free parking
Pinnacle Apartments
Pinnacle Apartments
4 out of 5
11 Ovens Street, Griffith, ACT
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,563 reviews)
Large apartment close to facilities
"Well located an easy 5 minute walk to shops and restaurants in Kingston and Manuka. Can also walk to the lake and Parliamentary Triangle in 15 min. Easy free parking. Large and well-equipped unit, quiet area. Main room is well heated but bedrooms a little cold in the winter. Good value"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Pinnacle Apartments
Manuka Park Apartments
Manuka Park Apartments
4 out of 5
1 Oxley St Griffith, Griffith, ACT
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,061 reviews)
"Comfortable stay, the bed was super nice. Close to shops and restaurants and to tourist sites"

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

Manuka Park Apartments
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Popular places to visit

National Gallery of Australia showing interior views

National Gallery of Australia

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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.

National Gallery of Australia
Parliament House

Parliament House

4.5/5(17 reviews)

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.

Parliament House
Questacon

Questacon

5/5(1 review)

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.

Questacon
Old Parliament House

Old Parliament House

4.5/5(5 reviews)

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.

Old Parliament House
Manuka Shopping Centre which includes autumn leaves and street scenes

Manuka Shopping Centre

4/5(3 reviews)

During your trip to Canberra, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Manuka Shopping Centre. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the fascinating museums in this family-friendly area.

Manuka Shopping Centre
Royal Australian Mint featuring interior views as well as a large group of people

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.

Royal Australian Mint