Parkes Travel Guide
Canberra
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Old Parliament House
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Old Parliament House during your trip to Canberra. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
National Capital Exhibition
You can browse the exhibits at National Capital Exhibition, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Canberra. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
National Library of Australia
After visiting National Library of Australia, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Canberra. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
National Archives of Australia
After visiting National Archives of Australia, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Canberra. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Parkes
ibis Styles Canberra
Great room in great condition wry comfortable
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Old property but good for a quick stop over, good value and nice staff.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
QT Canberra
QT is a revamped Rydges Eaglehawk. The rooms and modernised and comfortable although our bathroom was showing signs of mould in the shower (that really just needed to be cleaned properly), Dyson hairdryers in-room was a nice touch as hotel hair dryers are usually rubbish. We had a room right right ...
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Hotel Realm
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Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt
Hotel is charming and classic due to its heritage and in a great convenient location with plenty of parking. Beautiful room but the bed was old and needs replacing. Not a comfortable sleep, also very noisy as was the hotel itself. Older building, yes, more than likely not to have sound dampening ...
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Abode Woden
Yes the room was clean and the staff very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Parkes
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.
Kingston
Kingston is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Lake Burley Griffin and The Cusack Centre while you're in town.
City East
While visiting City East, you might make a stop by sights like Civic Square and Canberra Theatre Centre.
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.
Manuka
While visiting Manuka, you might make a stop by sights like Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval.
