Canberra City Centre Travel Guide

Canberra

A panoramic view of a city with a river, mountains, and a forested area.
A swan on a calm lake at sunset with a silhouette of a city skyline in the background.
A modern building interior with a staircase and wooden slats on the walls.
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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

Beautiful view of the Canberra in Australia

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

£89
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Canberra Discovery Tour - Australia's Capital by Gray Line Sydney
Captain Cook Memorial Water Jet

Canberra Day Tour - all major Attractions, All free entry

£34
per adult
Canberra Day Tour - all major Attractions, All free entry
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
Spies and Secrets in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour

Spies and Secrets in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour

£32
per adult
Spies and Secrets in the Capital: Women in Espionage 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
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 Canberra City Centre

A by Adina Canberra

A by Adina Canberra

4.5 out of 5
1 Constitution Ave Canberra ACT
The price is £103 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£103
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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 ...
A by Adina Canberra
Avenue Hotel Canberra

Avenue Hotel Canberra

5 out of 5
80 Northbourne Avenue Braddon ACT
The price is £83 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
£83
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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! (1,002 reviews)
"The motel was excellent but the food in the restaurant was not good"

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Avenue Hotel Canberra
The Sebel Canberra Civic

The Sebel Canberra Civic

4.5 out of 5
197 LONDON CIRCUIT Canberra ACT
The price is £81 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
£81
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,132 reviews)
"Clean rooms and great set ups"

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

The Sebel Canberra Civic
QT Canberra

QT Canberra

4 out of 5
6 Marcus Clarke St Canberra ACT
The price is £80 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£80
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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 ...
QT Canberra
Novotel Canberra

Novotel Canberra

4.5 out of 5
65 Northbourne Avenue Canberra ACT
The price is £77 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
£77
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Novotel Canberra
Madison Capital Executive Apartments

Madison Capital Executive Apartments

3.5 out of 5
108 Northbourne Ave Braddon ACT
The price is £75 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£75
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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. ...
Madison Capital Executive Apartments
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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
Learn more about Canberra City Centre
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.
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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.

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 cityscape with a large lake, modern buildings, and distant mountains.

Belconnen

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

Canberra City Centre Travel Guide

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