Title: Deakin Travel Guide: Best of Deakin, Canberra Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Deakin](https://expedia.co.uk/Deakin-Canberra-Hotels.0-n6131240-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Canberra](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Canberra.d6049663.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Canberra](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Canberra.d6049663.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Deakin Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Deakin.d6131240.Car-Hire-Guide)[Deakin Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Deakin.d6131240.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Deakin Travel Guide ## Canberra ![Deakin](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6215767/41bef51b-9204-4c22-a427-75170a89cdac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Deakin](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6215767/ab16976d-30ca-4730-91ae-0c2a45ca4472.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Deakin](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6215767/efe9682b-f3f3-4499-b6ed-608980146bfc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Deakin](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6215767/8ce71437-1157-47e7-b8d6-f571f8c1a913.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Deakin](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6215767/efce516b-5c97-4db2-89be-fd48fef035e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Deakin Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Canberra travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Canberra.dx6049663) #### South-west of Capital Hill, find wide leafy streets with embassies, cosy cafés and natural reserves. Also learn how Australian dollar coins are made. Drive down Deakin’s peaceful boulevards past one international embassy or high commission after another. The suburb borders on stately Capital Hill, the location of Australia’s Parliament House and the centre of the nation’s political life. These institutions spread into the more residential parts of the city alongside other attractions of Deakin. Visit the Royal Australian Mint where the robot, known as Titan, makes coins to circulate around Australia. Every piece of the country’s currency is made here. Find out more about local money at the Mint’s National Coin Collection. Exhibitions are full of audio-visual content and information, including behind-the-scenes films revealing the fascinating way in which these ordinary objects circulate. The mint is especially popular for families. Press your own $1 coin at the Coin Shop. Relax in a small patch of green at Latrobe Park. This borders the much larger Red Hill Nature Park, where you can walk among trees blooming with native flowers, find pieces of ancient volcanic stone and look for rare Perunga grasshoppers jumping about. Hike or drive to the central lookout for a wonderful view of this unique city. Play a round of golf at the spacious Federal Golf Club and dodge kangaroos looking for food near the river, in the shade of eucalypts. Admire gorgeous artworks at Beaver Galleries, a private gallery featuring Australian artists. Find paintings, sculpture, ceramics and jewellery and investigate the revolving exhibitions. Enjoy lunch at the gallery’s lovely Palette Café and browse the stylish gift shop. Find most of Deakin’s commercial activity and essential services, including a major hospital, in the vicinity of the Royal Australian Mint. More cafés and restaurants are located just off Hopetoun Circuit. At the edge of Capital Hill, get a glimpse of the Prime Minister’s Lodge, one of the traditional residences of Australia’s political leader. Public buses make regular stops along the major streets in Deakin. The suburb’s neighbours to the south are Curtin and Hughes. --- ### Popular places to visit ![Royal Australian Mint](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6215767/86d99d2a-db55-447b-828a-3e8ab40f5a80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Royal Australian Mint Visit the building where every single coin in the country is made, learn about the production process and browse through a huge collection of coins. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Royal-Australian-Mint-Deakin.d6215767.Attraction) ![The University of Melbourne with Old Arts Clock-tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086751/542ced9b-e815-4c03-924c-73b383d2b27e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Australian National University 4.5/5(2 reviews) Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Australian National University during your travels in Canberra. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Australian-National-University-Acton.d6086751.Attraction) ![Belconnen Town Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6215777/8618d26b-8f26-4930-b330-0f3f5be8f5c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Canberra Centre 4/5(11 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Canberra-Centre-Canberra.d6215777.Attraction) ![Parliament House](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086767/b96d5378-5a5e-49ef-af8a-fd1c3cecd00c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Parliament House 4.5/5(17 reviews) Admire the scale, architecture and artwork of the building where Australia’s politicians make the big decisions. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Parliament-House-Capital-Hill.d6086767.Attraction) ![Australian War Memorial](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086755/4b8af4ce-c82a-4b1d-a3d8-8373a20a4d94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Australian War Memorial 5/5(15 reviews) Wander the halls of this monument to learn about the battles fought by Australians, see military hardware and admire artworks. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Australian-War-Memorial-Campbell.d6086755.Attraction) ![Questacon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086789/ae45871f-2a21-44cd-ba3a-401b884e22a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Questacon-Canberra.d6086789.Attraction) ### Things to do ![ Personalised Sightseeing in Canberra, with John](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46520325/dc553d14-df39-4aff-bd10-858019c48e9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Personalised Sightseeing in Canberra, with John £32 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/personalised-sightseeing-in-canberra.a46520325.activity-details) ![Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5127585/6e5995ab-8015-4166-b713-82c92ba0224b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage £34 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/spies-in-the-capital-women-in-espionage.a5127585.activity-details) ![Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4950104/40302013-ad3e-455c-be95-a0be51a16ba4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation £34 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/badass-women-of-canberra-meet-the-women-who-shaped-the-nation.a4950104.activity-details) ![Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1245003/d848e9d6-2e8f-412b-986a-b97bc9555efc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour £11 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/australian-institute-of-sport-the-ais-tour.a1245003.activity-details) ![Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48439406/714471c7-7fcc-4a01-8b34-c8e48463ba46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines £36 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guided-tree-ropes-course-experience-in-majura-pines.a48439406.activity-details) ![Canberra: National Portrait Gallery Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50542719/91787d6c-1904-47c9-a5ba-e80ef2be4c5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Canberra: National Portrait Gallery Guided Tour £8 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/canberra-national-portrait-gallery-guided-tour.a50542719.activity-details) [See all activities in Canberra](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Canberra.d6049663.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Deakin ![Rydges Canberra](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7000/6937/04d2fabf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Canberra Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit Forrest ACT £71 2 May - 3 May includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 7.8/10 Good! (903 reviews) Nice hot bath, dry sauna, and nice gym and pool are located in the same area and easy to access. Staff were friendly. Parking are easy to access to the hotel rooms. Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F05%2F2026&endDate=03%2F05%2F2026&selected=6937&PinnedHotelID=6937&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131240) ![The Sebel Canberra Civic](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36440000/36438700/36438638/2c5bd17a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Sebel Canberra Civic 197 LONDON CIRCUIT Canberra ACT £78 19 Apr - 20 Apr 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! (1,031 reviews) It was a bit difficult to find and with no parking we did have to walk a bit with our luggage. However the car park at Canberra Central as easily accessible and you could walk through the mall to the car park. Car park was cheap on weekend, just $3 overnight. Friday night I asked for car park voucher ... Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=36438638&PinnedHotelID=36438638&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131240) ![Forrest Hotel and Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/179000/178917/86d686ed_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Forrest Hotel and Apartments 30 National Circuit Forrest ACT £57 19 Apr - 20 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) Parking was easy and secure. Location was good. The facilities were minimal and furnishings aged. The lighting was not good with kitchen, dining and lounge lights all on one switch. All on, or none. Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=178917&PinnedHotelID=178917&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131240) ![Pavilion on Northbourne](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12300/12204/3ffc8476_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pavilion on Northbourne 242 Northbourne Avenue Dickson ACT £66 6 Apr - 7 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,196 reviews) Very tired overall….and the separate building is a bit scary to be Honest. I was on my own and the lovely girls on the desk managed to get a room in the main building. Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=12204&PinnedHotelID=12204&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131240) ![Deco Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35500000/35497500/35497437/09c63b3c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Deco Hotel 214 Northbourne Avenue Braddon ACT £90 2 May - 3 May includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,047 reviews) . Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F05%2F2026&endDate=03%2F05%2F2026&selected=35497437&PinnedHotelID=35497437&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131240) ![QT Canberra](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9200/9153/30586ec1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### QT Canberra 1 London Circuit Canberra ACT £86 19 Apr - 20 Apr 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! (1,004 reviews) The bar was Really well stocked and had a great Range of wines. Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=9153&PinnedHotelID=9153&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131240) [See all 1,073 properties in Deakin](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=02%2F04%2F2026&endDate=03%2F04%2F2026®ionId=6131240) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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A stop by Parliament House or Old Parliament House might round out your trip. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Canberra-Capital-Hill.dx6052186) ![Manuka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6215772/66a376a4-a720-48fc-849d-9c41cbee87e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Manuka While visiting Manuka, you might make a stop by sights like Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Canberra-Manuka.dx553248635976397499) ![Autumnal landscape with colorful trees alley and Lake Burley Griffin the background. Bowen Park, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. Selective focus, shallow DOF](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180408/c2998211-b7f9-462c-bfcd-6489f2286672.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Barton Barton is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Lake Burley Griffin and Merchant Navy Memorial while you're in town. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Canberra-Parkes.dx6131239) ![Kingston](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180366/d826ee46-9958-423e-a87b-12803a5ca4c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Canberra-Kingston.dx180366) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Deakin Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app