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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman

Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman

£102
per adult
Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman
Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman /w lunch

Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman /w lunch

£102
per adult
Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman /w lunch
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
Canberra: Best of Wildlife Tour

Canberra: Kangaroos and Koala Experience Tour

£65
per adult
Canberra: Kangaroos and Koala Experience Tour
Private Canberra Day Tour from Sydney

Private Canberra Day Tour from Sydney

£868
per adult
Private Canberra Day Tour from Sydney
Building + Architecture Tour

Building + Architecture Tour | 10am Daily

£10
per adult
Building + Architecture Tour | 10am Daily
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Top hotels in City West

QT Canberra

QT Canberra

4 out of 5
1 London Circuit, Canberra, ACT
The price is £80 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
£80
14 Sept - 15 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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Bathroom had hairs on ceiling, and the grout/seal job around shower looks below average workmanship. Balcony needs a small table and chairs."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

QT Canberra
Novotel Canberra

Novotel Canberra

4.5 out of 5
65 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra, ACT
The price is £77 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£77
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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)
"Comfortable, family oriented hotel with great indoor pool and spa. Good breakfast offerings. Short walk to multiple evening dining options. Parking options onsite limited so used street and paid parking garage."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Novotel Canberra
Ovolo Nishi

Ovolo Nishi

4 out of 5
25 Edinburgh Ave, Canberra, ACT
The price is £109 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£109
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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. ...
Ovolo Nishi
Quest Canberra

Quest Canberra

4 out of 5
Melbourne Building 28 West Row, Canberra, ACT
The price is £75 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
£75
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (566 reviews)
"It was close to the bus station and the Canberra Theatre Centre. Although there was construction work nearby it was quiet."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Quest Canberra
Peppers Gallery Hotel Canberra

Peppers Gallery Hotel Canberra

4.5 out of 5
15 Edinburgh Avenue, Canberra, ACT
The price is £78 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
£78
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Canberra Centre and National Gallery ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Very nice"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Peppers Gallery Hotel Canberra
BreakFree Capital Tower

BreakFree Capital Tower

3.5 out of 5
2 Marcus Clarke Street, Canberra, ACT
The price is £110 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£110
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
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 High Court of Australia.

Parkes
Australian War Memorial featuring interior views and a memorial

Campbell

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Campbell. You might want to make time for a stop at Australian War Memorial or Anzac Parade.

Campbell

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