Title: Watson Travel Guide: Best of Watson, Canberra Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Watson](https://expedia.co.uk/Watson-Canberra-Hotels.0-n6320444-0.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)[Watson Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Watson.d6320444.Car-Hire-Guide)[Watson Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Watson.d6320444.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Watson Travel Guide ## Canberra ## Visit Watson Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Canberra travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Canberra.dx6049663) --- ### Popular places to visit ![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 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) ![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 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) ![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 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) ![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 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) ![Lake Burley Griffin at Dawn in Canberra, Shutterstock ID 1091125694, Purchase Order: SP-1860, Order Number: SP-1860 ANZ-18111, Client/Licensee: Wotif, Other: Taylor Hatch](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6336199/20b2eb1e-1250-4c85-8131-3f711ec600a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Burley-Griffin-Canberra.d6336199.Attraction) ![Questacon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086789/ae45871f-2a21-44cd-ba3a-401b884e22a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Questacon 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) [See all activities in Canberra](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Canberra.d6049663.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Watson ![ibis budget Canberra](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9440000/9433900/9433808/0bb798f5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ibis budget Canberra 15 Tay Street Watson ACT £44 19 Apr - 20 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 7.2/10 Good! (1,000 reviews) This motel is very basic, which was to be expected from a budget hotel, but the main problem was that I didn't feel safe there. Every time I came into the car park there was a guy standing there ready to approach the car. He looked like he was dealing and/or soliciting from the hotel. He was also ... Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=9433808&PinnedHotelID=9433808&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6320444) ![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 £70 19 Apr - 20 Apr 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=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=6937&PinnedHotelID=6937&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6320444) ![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 £74 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! (1,029 reviews) Best place to stay near Canberra Central Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=36438638&PinnedHotelID=36438638&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6320444) ![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 Fully refundable £57 2 Apr - 3 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! (1,003 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=02%2F04%2F2026&endDate=03%2F04%2F2026&selected=178917&PinnedHotelID=178917&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6320444) ![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 £61 1 Apr - 2 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 ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=12204&PinnedHotelID=12204&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6320444) ![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 £93 3 Apr - 4 Apr 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! (1,043 reviews) Comfortable. Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=04%2F04%2F2026&selected=35497437&PinnedHotelID=35497437&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6320444) [See all 1,064 properties in Watson](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6320444) 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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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Canberra-Dickson.dx6131231) ![Braddon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7372/488c6b4e-9935-4811-8547-2b3841bfff3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Canberra-Braddon.dx7372) ![Northern Canberra](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131239/27758e34-e092-41ba-ae9e-bc95ed658e39.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) ![D CANberra Mt Pan closer uWide](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633975834849/005dbdb4-a12f-4cd9-8b5d-3d6a2bbf489d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Canberra-Canberra-City-Centre.dx553248633975834849) ![City East](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/786/2ff1aee9-7283-4364-85a4-226fb8020b1b.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) ![Acton](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131234/0e83550c-4ba1-4d13-b4c7-445da07aa013.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Acton Unique features of Acton include the restaurants and gardens. Make a stop by National Museum of Australia or Lake Burley Griffin while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Canberra-Acton.dx6131234) --- --- - [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) # Watson 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