Barton Travel Guide

Canberra

A park with trees and a lake.
A calm lake with a tall tower reflecting on the water, surrounded by trees and a bridge in the background.
A large leafless tree by a lake with a cyclist in the distance.

Stay near popular Barton attractions

Merchant Navy Memorial

You can find out about the history of Canberra with a visit to Merchant Navy Memorial. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
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Things to do

Captain Cook Memorial Water Jet

Canberra Day Tour - all major Attractions, no entry fees.

£36
per adult
Canberra Day Tour - all major Attractions, no entry fees.
Beautiful view of the Canberra in Australia

Canberra Discovery Tour - Australia's Capital by Gray Line Sydney

£99
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Canberra Discovery Tour - Australia's Capital by Gray Line Sydney
Women's History Walking Tour with Local Guide

Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation

£32
per adult
Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation
Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage

Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage

£31
per adult
Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage
Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour

Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour

£11
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

£36
per adult
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
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Top hotels in Barton

Burbury Hotel & Apartments

Burbury Hotel & Apartments

4 out of 5
1 Burbury Close Barton ACT
The price is £80 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
£80
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"We asked for a very early check in and the team were very accommodating and helpful"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Burbury Hotel & Apartments
Hotel Realm

Hotel Realm

5 out of 5
18 National Circuit Barton ACT
The price is £101 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£101
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the spacious ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"As usual staff were amazing and room was clean."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Hotel Realm
Brassey Hotel

Brassey Hotel

4 out of 5
Belmore Gardens & Macquarie Street Barton ACT
The price is £71 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£71
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The hotel is fine. The only thing I was not aware and this is something I would have liked to know is that there is nothing around. I did not have a car so in walking distance, it was nothing. The staff were very nice, nothing to complain about."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026

Brassey Hotel
Little National Hotel Canberra

Little National Hotel Canberra

4 out of 5
21 National Circuit Barton ACT
The price is £67 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£67
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
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Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Little National Hotel Canberra
Hotel Kurrajong Canberra

Hotel Kurrajong Canberra

4.5 out of 5
8 National Circuit Barton ACT
The price is £86 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£86
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"It was a great stay."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Hotel Kurrajong Canberra
Rydges Canberra

Rydges Canberra

4 out of 5
Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit Forrest ACT
The price is £70 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
£70
4 Sept - 5 Sept
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (958 reviews)
"Staff were absolutely delightful, from check in to bar / dinner service to breakfast and coffee in the morning. Thanks so much!"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Rydges Canberra
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Where to stay in Barton

Find the best Barton areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A panoramic view of a city with a river, mountains, and a forested area.

Canberra City Centre

The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Canberra City Centre. A stop by Canberra Museum and Gallery or Canberra Theatre Centre might round out your trip.

A park with a hexagonal fence, trees, and a distant tower.

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.

A red brick building with large arched windows and a sign that says "For Lease".

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.

A large Ferris wheel with colorful lights at night, surrounded by a field of purple and blue flowers.
Photo by James Pudney
Open Photo by James Pudney

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.

A modern building with a unique triangular roof and a flagpole.

Queanbeyan

Visitors to Queanbeyan enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, The Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre is worth a stop.

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