The Ridgeway Travel Guide
Canberra
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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 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.
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 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 The Ridgeway
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Clean room, nice staff restaurant only Monday to Friday but good range of food options. Very close to the city.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
ibis Styles Canberra
We stayed for one night on our way out of town. The front desk staff were friendly and efficient. Rooms were clean. The bathrooms could do with an update but for the price it was just what you’d expect and need. Breakfast had a good range of hot and cold foods.
Reviewed on 24 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
Deco Hotel
Very comfortable beds, clean and good ammenities, very quiet.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Abode Woden
Room was spotless and staff friendly
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
QT Canberra
Nice clean room. Good location in Canberra.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around The Ridgeway
Queanbeyan
Visitors to Queanbeyan enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, The Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre is worth a stop.
Fyshwick
Travellers like the museums in Fyshwick, and Lake Burley Griffin is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Narrabundah
Visitors to Narrabundah appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Manuka Oval and Manuka Shopping Centre might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
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.
Manuka
While visiting Manuka, you might make a stop by sights like Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval.
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.
The Ridgeway Travel Guide
- Australian National University
- Parliament House
- Canberra Centre
- Australian War Memorial
- Canberra Hospital
- National Zoo and Aquarium
- National Museum of Australia
- Questacon
- Australian Institute of Sport
- EPIC
- Lake Burley Griffin
- National Gallery of Australia
- National Convention Centre
- Old Parliament House
- Manuka Oval
- Manuka Shopping Centre
- Civic Square
- Canberra Theatre Centre
- Australian Defence Force Academy
- National Hockey Centre
- Cockington Green Gardens
- Royal Australian Mint
- National Archives of Australia
- National Capital Exhibition
- National Library of Australia
