Watson Travel Guide

Canberra

A modern architectural structure with a flagpole, a clear blue sky, and clouds.

Things to do

Beautiful view of the Canberra in Australia

Canberra Discovery Tour - Australia's Capital by Gray Line Sydney

£90
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Canberra Discovery Tour - Australia's Capital by Gray Line Sydney
Captain Cook Memorial Water Jet

Canberra Day Tour - all major Attractions, All free entry

£35
per adult
Canberra Day Tour - all major Attractions, All free entry
Canberra: Networld Treetop Adventure

Canberra: Networld Treetop Adventure

£15
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Canberra: Networld Treetop Adventure
Badass Women who Shaped the Nation: Women’s History Walking Tour

Badass Women who Shaped the Nation: Women’s History Walking Tour

£32
per adult
Badass Women who Shaped the Nation: Women’s History Walking Tour
Spies and Secrets in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour

Spies and Secrets in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour

£32
per adult
Spies and Secrets in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour
Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour

Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour

£11
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour
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Top hotels in Watson

ibis budget Canberra

ibis budget Canberra

3 out of 5
15 Tay Street Watson ACT
The price is £45 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
£45
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Super friendly and helpful staff. Quiet convenient location. Room was a bit old and tired. However it's good for the lrice"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

ibis budget Canberra
Canberra Park Motel

Canberra Park Motel

2 out of 5
11 Aspinall Street Watson ACT
The price is £80 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
£80
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and housekeeping. Popular attractions Capital Region Farmers Market and Exhibition Park ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"Great newly renovated rooms. Owners also accommodated request due to disability."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Canberra Park Motel
ibis Styles Canberra

ibis Styles Canberra

3 out of 5
203 Goyder Street Narrabundah ACT
The price is £57 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
£57
6 Oct - 7 Oct
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 ...
7/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Recommend microwave in room as only 1 common microwave near bar area and embarrassed to heat in front of other guest"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

ibis Styles Canberra
Abode Belconnen

Abode Belconnen

4.5 out of 5
3 Grazier Lane Belconnen ACT
The price is £66 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
£66
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (735 reviews)
"it was good place to stay"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Abode Belconnen
Deco Hotel

Deco Hotel

4 out of 5
214 Northbourne Avenue Braddon ACT
The price is £76 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
£76
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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. ...
Deco Hotel
The Sebel Canberra Civic

The Sebel Canberra Civic

4.5 out of 5
197 LONDON CIRCUIT Canberra ACT
The price is £81 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
£81
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (1,140 reviews)
"Being pet friendly was a winner for us. It was so good to be able to bring them with us. Despite the room allocated as the pet friendly room, it was clean and had no animal smell. Recommend."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

The Sebel Canberra Civic
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Where to stay in Watson

Find the best Watson areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A modern tower by a lake with autumn foliage.

Canberra City Centre

The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Canberra City Centre. A stop by Canberra Theatre Centre or Civic Square might round out your trip.

A multi-story building with a brick facade, large arched windows, and signage for businesses including a dental surgery and a bike shop.
Photo by TM
Open Photo by TM

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 Canberra Contemporary Art Space might round out your trip.

A park with a hexagonal fence, trees, and a distant tower.

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.

A city skyline with modern high-rise buildings and a body of water in the foreground.

Belconnen

Unique features of Belconnen include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Belconnen Arts Centre or Lake Ginninderra while you're exploring the area.

A memorial wall with red poppies and a statue of a man in a suit.
Photo by Lisa Liza
Open Photo by Lisa Liza

Northern Canberra

Northern Canberra is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Civic Square and Canberra Centre, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Canberra.

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