Nicholls Travel Guide
Canberra





Popular places to visit

National Dinosaur Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in National Dinosaur Museum during your travels in Canberra. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area or visit its lively bars.

Cockington Green Gardens
Bring the children to Cockington Green Gardens and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Canberra. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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.
Top hotels in Nicholls

Leumeah Lodge
Location is excellent but the room wasn’t very clean. The toilet had skid marks in it when we arrived and hair on the counter.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Small room with double bed, had requested twin beds and said they did not have any available, another 2 girls looked at her computer and were discussing. she then said we could have an apartment which was expensive.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Novotel Canberra
Just fine. Location and Breakfast are the best parts. There was a big queue when I arrived so I did the self check-in but it didn't really work and ended up back down at the desk. Could be improved especially with the information you would normally get at check in with a person (e.g. Breakfast time ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Rydges Canberra
Clean rooms , food average , Breakfast buffet nothing special . The lcal cafes at Manuka are a much nicer option.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Avenue Hotel Canberra
Fantastic amenities, close to city, great nearby restaurants, rooms well appointed.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Deco Hotel
yes
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nicholls

Gungahlin
Unique features of Gungahlin include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Mulanggari Grasslands Nature Reserve or Gungahlin Leisure Centre while you're exploring the area.

Belconnen
Unique features of Belconnen include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Bimbi Beach or Bargang while you're exploring the area.

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.

Watson
Watson is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mount Majura Nature Reserve and Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve.

Dickson
Dickson is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Dickson Shops, a top place to visit in the area.

Hawker
Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Hawker. You might consider stopping by The Pinnacle Nature Reserve while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
