City East Travel Guide
Canberra
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 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 shops 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.
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.
Top hotels in City East
The Sebel Canberra Civic
Room was clean, spacious. Great location.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Meriton Suites Canberra
This is my third year in a row staying in this hotel and it never disappoints. The staff were super attentive and welcoming, which is impressive considering it's one of the busiest and most chaotic weeks of the year in Canberra (Summernats car festival). The hotel is always clean, very well presented ...
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Canberra by IHG
Very good breakfast
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Quest Canberra City Walk
Great location. Spacious room, well equipped kitchen. Great pre-checkin phone call process. Well staffed, speedy and friendly front desk. Cleaning staff kindly found and returned belongings I had left in the room on check out.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
A by Adina Canberra
The room was clean & well set out. There was a random sock though in the walk-in robe under the bench.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Little Drifter Canberra
Everything
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around City East
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.
Canberra City Centre
The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Canberra City Centre. A stop by Canberra Museum and Gallery or Canberra Theatre Centre might round out your trip.
Braddon
Abundant dining options and relaxing spas are well-reviewed features of Braddon. Make a stop by top sights like Canberra Contemporary Art Space while you're exploring the area.
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 Merchant Navy Memorial 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 National Archives of Australia might round out your trip.
