City West

Canberra

Australian War Memorial showing a memorial and flowers
Canberra showing a lake or waterhole and a monument
Canberra featuring food
Australian Capital Territory featuring a city and modern architecture
Canberra showing a lake or waterhole, autumn colours and a park

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 which includes 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 featuring night scenes, heritage architecture and a city

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

Full-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman /w lunch

Full-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman /w lunch

€144
per adult
Full-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman /w lunch
From Canberra: Murrumbateman Wineries Full-Day Tour

From Canberra: Murrumbateman Wineries Full-Day Tour

€144
per adult
From Canberra: Murrumbateman Wineries Full-Day Tour
Wall of Remembrance

Canberra Day Trip from Sydney

€111
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Canberra Day Trip from Sydney
Canberra: Best of Wildlife Tour

Canberra: Best of Wildlife Tour

€76
per adult
Canberra: Best of Wildlife Tour
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

€39
per adult
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
Private Canberra Day Tour from Sydney

Private Canberra Day Tour from Sydney

€1,003
per adult
Private Canberra Day Tour from Sydney
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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 €95 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
€95
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
"Always terrific."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

QT Canberra
Novotel Canberra

Novotel Canberra

4.5 out of 5
65 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra, ACT
The price is €90 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
€90
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,010 reviews)
"Poor parking and sauna out of order staff was very nice"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Novotel Canberra
Ovolo Nishi

Ovolo Nishi

4 out of 5
25 Edinburgh Ave, Canberra, ACT
The price is €123 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
€123
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"This stunning property is all about 'COOL' from the moment you arrive in the eclectic space (an architectural gem) to the rooms themselves. An open area for the bar and casual dining, with fireplace and funky objects on display as well as a massive descending staircase that takes you to a first-class ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Ovolo Nishi
Peppers Gallery Hotel Canberra

Peppers Gallery Hotel Canberra

4.5 out of 5
15 Edinburgh Avenue, Canberra, ACT
The price is €72 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
€72
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Canberra Centre and National Gallery ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Will stay again!
"Beautiful room and clean also. Very quiet and staff are lovely."

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2025

Peppers Gallery Hotel Canberra
Quest Canberra

Quest Canberra

4 out of 5
Melbourne Building 28 West Row, Canberra, ACT
The price is €81 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
€81
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (563 reviews)
"My recent stsy i had some health issues arise and the staff were so flexible with dealing and handling my situation, i thank them so much for keeping me safe in these times, it dhowed me decent human still exsist in our fast paced world"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Quest Canberra
BreakFree Capital Tower

BreakFree Capital Tower

3.5 out of 5
2 Marcus Clarke Street, Canberra, ACT
The price is €112 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
€112
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,170 reviews)
"Dust was the issue with old carpet and blinds. Staff very apologetic at check out. Good floor plan and northerly aspect to the apartment, great underground parking and location between civic and lake."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

BreakFree Capital Tower
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Other neighbourhoods around City West

Australian War Memorial showing 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 showing 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 which includes art and modern architecture

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
Parliament House which includes an administrative building

Capital Hill

4/5(8 area reviews)

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.

Capital Hill

City West

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