Barton Travel Guide

Canberra
Barton

Popular places to visit

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Parliament House

4.5/5(17 reviews)

Admire the scale, architecture and artwork of the building where Australia’s politicians make the big decisions.

Parliament House
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Australian War Memorial

5/5(14 reviews)

Wander the halls of this monument to learn about the battles fought by Australians, see military hardware and admire artworks.

Australian War Memorial
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National Museum of Australia

4/5(5 reviews)

Explore the vast collection of Aboriginal art and artifacts, learn about the country’s colonial past, and see maps, vehicles, weapons and jewelry.

National Museum of Australia
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Questacon

5/5(1 review)

Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.

Questacon
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National Gallery of Australia

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Australia’s national gallery has objects from across Asia and the Pacific, European and American works, and indigenous, colonial and contemporary Australian art.

National Gallery of Australia
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National Dinosaur Museum

Get to know the giants of prehistoric times at this interesting and educational museum, packed with displays about the unique history of the Australian continent.

National Dinosaur Museum

Things to do

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Canberra Day Trip from Sydney

£99
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Canberra Day Trip from Sydney
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Private Canberra Day Tour from Sydney

£940
Per adult
Private Canberra Day Tour from Sydney
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From Canberra: Murrumbateman Wineries Full-Day Tour

£128
Per adult
From Canberra: Murrumbateman Wineries Full-Day Tour
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Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman /w lunch

£120
Per adult
Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman /w lunch
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Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour

£26
Per adult
Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour
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LGBTQIA+ History Walking Tour

£26
Per adult
LGBTQIA+ History Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Barton

Pavilion on Northbourne
Pavilion on Northbourne
4.5 out of 5
242 Northbourne Avenue, Dickson, ACT
The price is £62 per night from 6 May to 7 May
£62
per night
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,213 reviews)
"The hotel is positioned close enough to the city and the tram-line to be convenient but not noisy. Plenty of free parking is onsite and secure. The hotel itself is not new but is lovely and a bit of Canberra history. The lush Atrium is wonderful and it is so peaceful spending any time there. Check-in ..."

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2024

Pavilion on Northbourne
Burbury Hotel & Apartments
Burbury Hotel & Apartments
4 out of 5
1 Burbury Close, Canberra, Barton, ACT
The price is £102 per night from 12 May to 13 May
£102
per night
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Burberry is looking a bit tired and banged up."

Reviewed on 3 May 2024

Burbury Hotel & Apartments
Hotel Realm
Hotel Realm
5 out of 5
18 National Circuit, Barton, ACT
The price is £123 per night from 12 May to 13 May
£123
per night
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Hotel was clean tidy and we had a large room"

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2024

Hotel Realm
Little National Hotel Canberra
Little National Hotel Canberra
4 out of 5
21 National Circuit, Barton, ACT
The price is £89 per night from 12 May to 13 May
£89
per night
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and on-site parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Extremely cosy, staff very very pleasant and helpful."

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2024

Little National Hotel Canberra
Hotel Kurrajong Canberra
Hotel Kurrajong Canberra
4.5 out of 5
8 National Circuit, Barton, ACT
The price is £99 per night from 10 May to 11 May
£99
per night
10 May - 11 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Location"

Reviewed on 24 Apr 2024

Hotel Kurrajong Canberra
Brassey Hotel
Brassey Hotel
4 out of 5
Belmore Gardens & Macquarie Street, Barton, ACT
The price is £81 per night from 19 May to 20 May
£81
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this spa hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"The staff is very friendly and helpful, the hotel is located near Camberra's central areal and very accessible. The room is clean and comfortable, and despite having limited number of parking spots, I did not any issues parking my car at different hours of the day or night. I highly recommend Brassey ..."

Reviewed on 2 May 2024

Brassey Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Barton

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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
Kingston showing modern architecture and a bridge

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.

Kingston
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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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
Royal Australian Mint as well as a small group of people

Deakin

You'll enjoy the restaurants and monuments in Deakin. You might want to make time for a stop at Royal Australian Mint or Red Hill Nature Reserve.

Deakin

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