City West Travel Guide

Canberra

Australian War Memorial featuring a memorial and flowers
Canberra which includes a lake or waterhole and a monument
Canberra showing food
Australian Capital Territory featuring a city and modern architecture
Canberra which includes a lake or waterhole, a garden and autumn colours

Popular places to visit

Parliament House

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
National Gallery of Australia showing interior views

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
Australian War Memorial

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
Questacon

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
National Museum of Australia which includes interior views

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
Melbourne showing a city, night scenes and heritage architecture

Lake Burley Griffin

4.5/5(12 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Burley Griffin during your travels in Canberra. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's restaurants.

Lake Burley Griffin

Things to do

Private Canberra Escape Tour From Sydney

Private Canberra Escape Tour From Sydney

£765
per traveller
Private Canberra Escape Tour From Sydney
Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman

Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman

£100
per adult
Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman
Canberra: Best of Wildlife Tour

Canberra: Best of Wildlife Tour

£65
per adult
Canberra: Best of Wildlife Tour
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

£33
per adult
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
Full Day Private Shore Tour in Canberra

Full Day Private Tour in Canberra from Canberra hotels

£238
per adult
Full Day Private Tour in Canberra from Canberra hotels
Private Canberra Day Tour from Sydney

Private Canberra Day Tour from Sydney

£861
per adult
Private Canberra Day Tour from Sydney
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Top hotels in City West

Novotel Canberra
Novotel Canberra
4.5 out of 5
65 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra, ACT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £74 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
£74
per night
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"The Location was amazing... the setting of the room was different, it was spaces and very comfortable. Really really enjoy the unique chair in the room.. thank you :)"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Novotel Canberra
QT Canberra
QT Canberra
4 out of 5
1 London Circuit, Canberra, ACT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £72 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
£72
per night
29 Jun - 30 Jun
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Close to all the restaurants and amenities in the area."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

QT Canberra
Peppers Gallery Hotel Canberra
Peppers Gallery Hotel Canberra
4.5 out of 5
15 Edinburgh Avenue, Canberra, ACT
The price is £61 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£61
per night
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions City Hill and Canberra Theatre ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Will stay again!
"Beautiful room and clean also. Very quiet and staff are lovely."

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2025

Peppers Gallery Hotel Canberra
Ovolo Nishi
Ovolo Nishi
4 out of 5
25 Edinburgh Ave, Canberra, ACT
The price is £74 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£74
per night
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"A very stylish designer hotel in Canberra . Wonderful architecture"

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025

Ovolo Nishi
Quest Canberra
Quest Canberra
4 out of 5
Melbourne Building 28 West Row, Canberra, ACT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £65 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
£65
per night
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (560 reviews)
Great stay!
"Check-in staff was very kind. Room was spacious. Water was off in the morning because of construction issues (not the hotel's fault) and they were very helpful in getting everything sorted and keeping us informed."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Quest Canberra
BreakFree Capital Tower
BreakFree Capital Tower
3.5 out of 5
2 Marcus Clarke Street, Canberra, ACT
The price is £85 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£85
per night
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,166 reviews)
"Nice spacious, well equipped unit in good location. Only minor issues. Would stay there again."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

BreakFree Capital Tower
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Other neighbourhoods around City West

Australian War Memorial featuring a memorial and flowers

Canberra City Centre

4.5/5(17 area reviews)

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.

Canberra City Centre
Australian War Memorial featuring a memorial and flowers

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.

Northern Canberra
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City East

While visiting City East, you might make a stop by sights like Civic Square and Canberra Theatre Centre.

City East
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Braddon

Abundant dining options and relaxing spas are well-reviewed features of Braddon. Make a stop by top sights like Canberra Contemporary Art Space while you're exploring the area.

Braddon
National Portrait Gallery showing modern architecture and art

Parkes

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Parkes. You might want to make time for a stop at National Portrait Gallery or Questacon.

Parkes
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

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