Canberra City Centre Travel Guide

Canberra

A multi-level shopping mall with escalators, glass railings, and various stores.
A modern building with a glass facade and a purple-lit roof structure.
A busy urban street with pedestrians, buses, and a blue van.
A city street with pedestrians, traffic lights, and modern buildings.
A tree-lined sidewalk with bicycles parked, a building with large windows, and banners hanging from the structure.

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A lakeside urban area with modern buildings, a sports field, and surrounding hills.

Canberra Centre

8.8/10 (3,794 reviews)
During your trip to Canberra, you can do some window-shopping at Canberra Centre. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
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Things to do

Captain Cook Memorial Water Jet

Canberra Day Tour - all major Attractions, All free entry

£35
per adult
Canberra Day Tour - all major Attractions, All free entry
Beautiful view of the Canberra in Australia

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

£90
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Canberra Discovery Tour - Australia's Capital by Gray Line Sydney
Canberra: Networld Treetop Adventure

Canberra: Networld Treetop Adventure

£15
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Canberra: Networld Treetop Adventure
Badass Women who Shaped the Nation: Women’s History Walking Tour

Badass Women who Shaped the Nation: Women’s History Walking Tour

£32
per adult
Badass Women who Shaped the Nation: Women’s History Walking Tour
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
Canberra Axe Throwing 1 Hour Experience

Canberra Axe Throwing 1 Hour Experience

£29
per adult
Canberra Axe Throwing 1 Hour Experience
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Top hotels in Canberra City Centre

The Sebel Canberra Civic

The Sebel Canberra Civic

4.5 out of 5
197 LONDON CIRCUIT Canberra ACT
The price is £85 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
£85
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
The Sebel Canberra Civic
Meriton Suites Canberra

Meriton Suites Canberra

5 out of 5
40 Allara Street Canberra ACT
The price is £82 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
£82
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Meriton Suites Canberra
Avenue Hotel Canberra

Avenue Hotel Canberra

5 out of 5
80 Northbourne Avenue Braddon ACT
The price is £72 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£72
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
"no thanks"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026

Avenue Hotel Canberra
Madison Capital Executive Apartments

Madison Capital Executive Apartments

3.5 out of 5
108 Northbourne Ave Braddon ACT
The price is £59 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
£59
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Hotel was really nice, pity the online check in was offline, 30mins wait for reception to check in, was disappointing, breakfast was well worth having, I would stay here again."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026

Madison Capital Executive Apartments
QT Canberra

QT Canberra

4 out of 5
6 Marcus Clarke St Canberra ACT
The price is £86 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£86
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"Hotel was as advertised. Staff were helpful. Restaurant was excellent"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

QT Canberra
A by Adina Canberra

A by Adina Canberra

4.5 out of 5
1 Constitution Ave Canberra ACT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £113 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
£113
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (499 reviews)
"The situation of Adina being in the centre of Canberra. Also, it has many restaurants in very close proximity."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026

A by Adina Canberra
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Where to stay in Canberra City Centre

Find the best Canberra City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Canberra City Centre
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A multi-story building with a brick facade, large arched windows, and signage for businesses including a dental surgery and a bike shop.
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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 Canberra Contemporary Art Space might round out your trip.

A building with a tiled roof and a glass storefront.

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 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.

A city skyline with modern high-rise buildings and a body of water in the foreground.

Belconnen

Unique features of Belconnen include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Bimbi Beach or Belconnen Arts Centre while you're exploring the area.

A memorial wall with red poppies and a statue of a man in a suit.
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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.

Canberra City Centre Travel Guide

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