Dickson Travel Guide
Canberra
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 Dickson
Pavilion on Northbourne
Nice staff an amenities.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Quality Hotel Dickson
Parking was easy and safe. Staff were great. Room was very clean and relaxing.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Canberra Parklands Central
We really like the layout of the apartment. There is lots of space to settle in and feel like home away from home. But the couch in our apartment was lumpy, very uncomfortable. We were only serviced twice during the week, we accept there were public holidays in there but we had rubbish in our bins ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Adina Serviced Apartments Canberra Dickson
Room was clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
everything and everybody were on their best
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
ibis Styles Canberra
Loved it was friendly quiet and for the price of our stay it couldn't have been more pleasent
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Dickson
Watson
Watson is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve and Mount Majura Nature Reserve.
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.
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.
City East
While visiting City East, you might make a stop by sights like Civic Square and Canberra Theatre Centre.
Bruce
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Bruce. You might want to make time for a stop at Australian Institute of Sport or Canberra Stadium.
