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

Wall of Remembrance

Canberra Day Trip from Sydney

€112
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Canberra Day Trip from Sydney
Dine at the Museum's stunning Cafe

Ultimate Museum Experience | Tour + Dine + Shop (10am daily)

€35
per adult
Ultimate Museum Experience | Tour + Dine + Shop (10am daily)
Building + Architecture Tour

Building + Architecture Tour | 10am Daily

€11
per adult
Building + Architecture Tour | 10am Daily
Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour

Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour

€37
per adult
Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour
Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

€21
per child
Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course
From Canberra: Murrumbateman Wineries Full-Day Tour

From Canberra: Murrumbateman Wineries Full-Day Tour

€146
per adult
From Canberra: Murrumbateman Wineries Full-Day Tour
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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 €98 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
€98
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (1,008 reviews)
"Great breakfast staff. Mattresses a bit soggy, otherwise excellent stay. Will stay again. Great location, bikes to ride around lake!"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

QT Canberra
Novotel Canberra

Novotel Canberra

4.5 out of 5
65 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra, ACT
The price is €95 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
€95
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent hotel very close to the city centre of Canberra, great buffet breakfasts and family friendly hotel."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Novotel Canberra
Peppers Gallery Hotel Canberra

Peppers Gallery Hotel Canberra

4.5 out of 5
15 Edinburgh Avenue, Canberra, ACT
The price is €90 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
€90
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (1,001 reviews)
Short Stay in our Capital
"Strange hotel. Car parking is under a separate building requiring access through boom gates, then garage door, then out through 3 security doors and walk through a courtyard and another security door to enter Peppers. Parts of the hotel need refurb. Our headboard was synthetic leather which is crumbling ..."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Peppers Gallery Hotel Canberra
Ovolo Nishi

Ovolo Nishi

4 out of 5
25 Edinburgh Ave, Canberra, ACT
The price is €123 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
€123
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Close to city centre and ideal to visit Floriade. Parking availabe on property. Unique design of property. Pity that room size was much smaller than showing on photos shown on website. Staff was friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Ovolo Nishi
Quest Canberra

Quest Canberra

4 out of 5
Melbourne Building 28 West Row, Canberra, ACT
The price is €94 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
€94
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (572 reviews)
"Very good hotel, attentive staff, good value and convenient location. Mid 2025 road works everywhere, not the hotel’s fault, but in all other respects, very good"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Quest Canberra
BreakFree Capital Tower

BreakFree Capital Tower

3.5 out of 5
2 Marcus Clarke Street, Canberra, ACT
The price is €129 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
€129
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (1,178 reviews)
"Excellent location for Floriade, shopping, restaurants and cafes."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 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
Acton showing a city and modern architecture

Acton

Unique features of Acton include the restaurants and gardens. Make a stop by CSIRO Discovery Centre or National Museum of Australia while you're exploring the area.

Acton
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

City West

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