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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Deakin
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
Great place to stay, really nice food at the restaurant
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Deco Hotel
Very pleasant staff, clean room, great facilities, good parking, upgraded to a 1 bedroom apartment - very spacious and comfortable.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Nice room
Reviewed on 17 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
Pavilion on Northbourne
Great room and location. Staff in reception and restaurant not quite up to the job. They make mistakes, ask me twice when I order takeaway coffee, and other frustrating issues. Very disappointing on this point.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Deakin
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.
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 Red Hill Nature Reserve and Canberra Nature Park.
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.
Deakin Travel Guide
- Places of interest
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- Hotels in top Canberra neighborhoods
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- Royal Australian Mint
- Parliament House
- Australian National University
- Australian War Memorial
- Canberra Centre
- Canberra Hospital
- National Zoo and Aquarium
- National Museum of Australia
- Australian Institute of Sport
- Lake Burley Griffin
- EPIC
- National Convention Centre
- Questacon
- National Gallery of Australia
- Old Parliament House
- Manuka Oval
- Manuka Shopping Centre
- Civic Square
- Canberra Theatre Centre
- National Hockey Centre
- Australian Defence Force Academy
- Cockington Green Gardens
- National Capital Exhibition
- Mount Stromlo Observatory
