Palmerston Travel Guide
Canberra
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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.
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 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 notable monuments 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.
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 Palmerston
The Sebel Canberra Civic
Positioned central to city. Clean and good value.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Rydges Canberra
This hotel is now getting a little dated. My shower wa pretty old. The reality is that it was cheap to stay here and for the cost it was excellent. I am happy to have affordable nice accomodation. At the end of the day it is somewhere to sleep. The breakfast was dry md pretty ordinary.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Pavilion on Northbourne
Very clean, staff very friendly and helpful!
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Avenue Hotel Canberra
The Spa in the Spa Suite is amazing for 2 people!
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
ibis Styles Canberra
Beautiful fresh breakfast but do not leave it too late. I came downat 9am there was hardly a place to sit. My room was spacious & the bath room was big & excellent.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Deco Hotel
10/10
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Palmerston
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.
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.
Belconnen
Unique features of Belconnen include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Belconnen Arts Centre or Bimbi Beach while you're exploring the area.
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.
Braddon
The abundant dining options and relaxing spas are top of the list for many visitors to Braddon. A stop by Ainslie Arts Centre or Gorman Arts Centre might round out your trip.
Hawker
Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Hawker. You might consider stopping by The Pinnacle Nature Reserve while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
