South Canberra Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Melbourne showing a city, night scenes and heritage architecture
Australian Capital Territory featuring autumn colours and a garden
Royal Australian Mint featuring interior views
Royal Australian Mint featuring interior views
Parliament House showing modern architecture, an administrative building and interior views

Where to stay in South Canberra

Kingston showing modern architecture and a bridge

Kingston

Kingston is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to The Cusack Centre and Lake Burley Griffin while you're in town.

Kingston
Parliament House showing an administrative building

Capital Hill

4/5(8 area reviews)

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.

Capital Hill
Manuka Shopping Centre which includes autumn colours

Manuka

While visiting Manuka, you might make a stop by sights like Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval.

Manuka
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Narrabundah

Visitors to Narrabundah appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Capital Public Golf Course and The Cusack Centre might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

Narrabundah
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Forrest

Check out the restaurants, shopping and forests while spending some time in Forrest. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Manuka Shopping Centre or Manuka Oval.

Forrest
Manuka Shopping Centre which includes autumn colours

Griffith

Griffith is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval while you're in town.

Griffith
ibis Styles Canberra

ibis Styles Canberra

3 out of 5
203 Goyder Street, Narrabundah, ACT
The price is 1.546.889 ₫ per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
1.546.889 ₫
1.701.578 ₫ total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
6.6/10 (1,011 reviews)
"good"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

ibis Styles Canberra
Rydges Canberra

Rydges Canberra

4 out of 5
Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit, Forrest, ACT
The price is 2.363.763 ₫ per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
2.363.763 ₫
2.600.227 ₫ total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (803 reviews)
"Nice stay"

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Rydges Canberra
Hotel Realm

Hotel Realm

5 out of 5
18 National Circuit, Barton, ACT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 3.182.497 ₫ per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
3.182.497 ₫
3.500.747 ₫ total
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the spacious ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Comfy bed, excellent fitness facilities, friendly staff."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Hotel Realm
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Pinnacle Apartments

Pinnacle Apartments

4 out of 5
11 Ovens Street, Griffith, ACT
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,576 reviews)
"Well located close to shops, well presented. Very clean, shame the bed was so small."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Pinnacle Apartments
Manuka Park Apartments

Manuka Park Apartments

4 out of 5
1 Oxley St Griffith, Griffith, ACT
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,073 reviews)
Accessible family stay
"Great location, short walk to the shops and pub for a great meal. We had a 2 bedroom accessible apartment on the ground floor. Just enough space for 4 adults Full kitchen, very well equipped, plus a washer and dryer The bedrooms dont really offer enough circulation space if you are a full time wheelchair ..."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Manuka Park Apartments
Abode Narrabundah

Abode Narrabundah

4 out of 5
61 Jerrabomberra Avenue, Narrabundah, ACT
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,265 reviews)
Travelling with Pet
"Hi, we were travelling with our Samoyed. Stay went very well and Malibu was most welcome."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025

Abode Narrabundah
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Popular places to visit

Parliament House

Parliament House

4.5/5(17 reviews)

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.

Parliament House
National Gallery of Australia showing interior views

National Gallery of Australia

4.5/5(4 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at National Gallery of Australia, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Canberra. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.

National Gallery of Australia
Questacon

Questacon

5/5(1 review)

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.

Questacon
Old Parliament House

Old Parliament House

4.5/5(5 reviews)

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.

Old Parliament House
Manuka Shopping Centre which includes autumn leaves and street scenes

Manuka Shopping Centre

4/5(3 reviews)

During your trip to Canberra, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Manuka Shopping Centre. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the fascinating museums in this family-friendly area.

Manuka Shopping Centre
Royal Australian Mint featuring interior views as well as a large group of people

Royal Australian Mint

Find out about the history of Canberra when you spend time at Royal Australian Mint. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Royal Australian Mint