Title: Russell Travel Guide: Best of Russell, Canberra Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Russell](https://expedia.co.uk/Russell-Canberra-Hotels.0-n6215653-0.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)[Russell Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Russell.d6215653.Car-Hire-Guide)[Russell Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Russell.d6215653.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Russell Travel Guide ## Canberra ## Visit Russell Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Canberra travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Canberra.dx6049663) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Parliament House](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/499000/499946-capital-hill.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://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/499000/499952-canberra.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Australian-War-Memorial-Campbell.d6086755.Attraction) ![National Gallery of Australia showing interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/117000/117963-National-Gallery-Of-Australia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Gallery-Of-Australia-Parkes.d6086757.Attraction) ![National Museum of Australia which includes interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/42000/42692-National-Museum-Of-Australia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Museum-Of-Australia-Acton.d6086763.Attraction) ![Questacon](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/117000/117944-Questacon-National-Science-And-Technology-Centre.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) ![Melbourne showing a city, night scenes and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/39000/39875-Federation-Square.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Burley-Griffin-Canberra.d6336199.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5127585/67a30955-1f70-49cb-b932-6606e4f59959.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage £32 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/spies-in-the-capital-women-in-espionage.a5127585.activity-details) ![AIS Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1245003/82f4faa9-be51-4f13-95fb-ba2cc7b14cf2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour £10 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/australian-institute-of-sport-the-ais-tour.a1245003.activity-details) ![Women's History Walking Tour with Local Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4950104/92939dde-6bce-4839-a35a-981a7e8d9811.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation £32 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/badass-women-of-canberra-meet-the-women-who-shaped-the-nation.a4950104.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 £34 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guided-tree-ropes-course-experience-in-majura-pines.a48439406.activity-details) ![Building + Architecture Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1404447/2ace564f-f24c-4724-a785-bb7322b688c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Building + Architecture Tour | 10am Daily £10 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/building-architecture-tour-10am-daily.a1404447.activity-details) ![From Canberra: Murrumbateman Wineries Full-Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46134457/7db17a23-78c0-43ab-a5f9-dfa7b1e13683.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Canberra: Murrumbateman Wineries Full-Day Tour £129 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-canberra-murrumbateman-wineries-full-day-tour.a46134457.activity-details) [See all activities in Canberra](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Canberra.d6049663.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Russell ![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 £47 30 Jan - 31 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly motel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews) 2 bdr unit was good, but beds in both bedrooms hard and lumpy. I went to Clark Rubber to buy a sponge mattress to sleep Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=31%2F01%2F2026&selected=178917&PinnedHotelID=178917&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6215653) ![ibis Styles Canberra](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/62700/62676/f70d47b3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ibis Styles Canberra 203 Goyder Street Narrabundah ACT £66 31 Jan - 1 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this golf hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 6.8/10 (1,002 reviews) Staff were helpful. The room was ok. Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026&selected=62676&PinnedHotelID=62676&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6215653) ![Novotel Canberra](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/426700/426686/b06056b4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Novotel Canberra 65 Northbourne Avenue Canberra ACT £75 18 Jan - 19 Jan 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. ... 7.2/10 Good! (1,002 reviews) This hotel was pretty amazing. We had a pool and a wonderful Buffett breakfast in the morning. The rooms were clean. The fire alarm went off at three am. Someone was apparently smoking in their room. Everyone moved out in an orderly manner onto the street. But there wasn’t any hotel staff around ... Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026&selected=426686&PinnedHotelID=426686&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6215653) ![Avenue Hotel Canberra](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9080000/9071500/9071416/f5793b06_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Avenue Hotel Canberra 80 Northbourne Avenue Braddon ACT £80 31 Jan - 1 Feb 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! (1,023 reviews) Good facilities Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026&selected=9071416&PinnedHotelID=9071416&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6215653) ![Hotel Realm](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1840000/1838000/1837940/0a9b28e9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Realm 18 National Circuit Barton ACT £105 31 Jan - 1 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the spacious rooms ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews) Clean, smelled lovely and very functional Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026&selected=1837940&PinnedHotelID=1837940&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6215653) ![Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13400/13363/b24f6737_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt Commonwealth Avenue Yarralumla ACT £100 1 Feb - 2 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews) Lovely spacious room. Very clean. Courteous and friendly staff. Liked the old style vibe of the hotel. Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=13363&PinnedHotelID=13363&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6215653) [See all 1,089 properties in Russell](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026®ionId=6215653) 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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You might want to make time for a stop at National Portrait Gallery or High Court of Australia. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Canberra-Parkes.dx6131239) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/e798f84bd70fd55008183ce33fc215cd.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 East Basin while you're in town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Canberra-Barton.dx180408) ![Kingston showing modern architecture and a bridge](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/117000/117777-Canberra.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) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a74b02c6b752daefa206fbbf2b4dba4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### City East While visiting City East, you might make a stop by sights like Civic Square and Canberra Theatre Centre. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Canberra-City-East.dx553248635976705735) ![Australian War Memorial featuring a memorial and flowers](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/42000/42634-Australian-War-Memorial.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Northern-Canberra.dx6052178) ![Parliament House showing an administrative building](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/117000/117775-Canberra.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Capital Hill 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. 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