South Canberra

Travel Guide
Melbourne featuring night scenes, heritage architecture and a city
Australian Capital Territory which includes autumn leaves and a garden
Royal Australian Mint which includes interior views
Royal Australian Mint featuring interior views
Parliament House showing an administrative building, modern architecture and interior views

Where to stay in South Canberra

Kingston showing modern architecture and a bridge

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.

Kingston
Parliament House showing 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
Manuka Shopping Centre which includes autumn colours

Manuka

While visiting Manuka, you might make a stop by sights like Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval.

Manuka
Default Image

Narrabundah

Visitors to Narrabundah appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Manuka Oval and Manuka Shopping Centre might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

Narrabundah
Default Image

Forrest

Check out the restaurants, shopping and forests while spending some time in Forrest. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Manuka Shopping Centre or Manuka Oval.

Forrest
Manuka Shopping Centre which includes autumn colours

Griffith

Griffith is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval while you're in town.

Griffith
Burbury Hotel & Apartments
Burbury Hotel & Apartments
4 out of 5
1 Burbury Close, Canberra, Barton, ACT
The price is €103 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
€103
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Would definitely come back to this hotel when next in Canberra staff were really helpful and nice could've maybe cleaned the shower floor a little better but from that everywhere in the room was spotless"

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2024

Burbury Hotel & Apartments
Rydges Canberra
Rydges Canberra
4 out of 5
Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit, Forrest, ACT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €93 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
€93
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (605 reviews)
"Fine hotel"

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2024

Rydges Canberra
ibis Styles Canberra
ibis Styles Canberra
3 out of 5
203 Goyder Street, Narrabundah, ACT
The price is €82 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
€82
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6.6/10 (1,000 reviews)
Good cheap option
"An older style hotel with huge rooms! Clean, comfortable, quiet & friendly staff. Good value for money."

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2024

ibis Styles Canberra
See all 817 properties in South Canberra
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Abode Narrabundah
Abode Narrabundah
4 out of 5
61 Jerrabomberra Avenue, Narrabundah, ACT
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,221 reviews)
"Good experience"

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2024

Abode Narrabundah
Pinnacle Apartments
Pinnacle Apartments
4 out of 5
11 Ovens Street, Griffith, ACT
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,548 reviews)
"Haven’t stayed here in ages and it was great. Good location, close to restaurants and shops, nice staff at reception and good apartment"

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2024

Pinnacle Apartments
Oxley Court Serviced Apartments
Oxley Court Serviced Apartments
4 out of 5
9 Dawes Street, Griffith, ACT
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (543 reviews)
"Very, very clean. Quiet location. 10min Walk to fabulous local pub. Parking onsite. Communication easy."

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2024

Oxley Court Serviced Apartments
See all properties in South Canberra
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Parliament House

Parliament House

4.5/5(17 reviews)

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

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.

National Gallery of Australia
Questacon

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.

Questacon
Royal Australian Mint showing interior views as well as a large group of people

Royal Australian Mint

Visit the building where every single coin in the country is made, learn about the production process and browse through a huge collection of coins.

Royal Australian Mint
Old Parliament House

Old Parliament House

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Tour this building to see where Australian politicians met and debated for over 60 years and learn about the history and workings of Australian democracy.

Old Parliament House
Manuka Shopping Centre showing street scenes and autumn leaves

Manuka Shopping Centre

4/5(3 reviews)

Make a stop at this suburban shopping oasis in Canberra’s inner south region, for gourmet foods, fashion, coffee and specialty stores.

Manuka Shopping Centre

Things to do

Amazing Canberra

Canberra Day Trip from Sydney

€116
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Canberra Day Trip from Sydney
Batemans Bay: 3-Day Murramarang South Coast Walk

Batemans Bay: 3-Day Murramarang South Coast Walk

€1,566
Per adult
Batemans Bay: 3-Day Murramarang South Coast Walk
Contentious Character Urban Winery Fyshwick

Premium Wine Tasting Experience and 2-Course Lunch

€166
Per adult
Premium Wine Tasting Experience and 2-Course Lunch
Canberra: Majura Pines Tree Ropes Course

Canberra: Majura Pines Tree Ropes Course

€40
Per adult
Canberra: Majura Pines Tree Ropes Course
Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman

Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman

€141
Per adult
Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman
Wine Tasting

Indulgence Wine Tasting with Matched Elements for 2 - Canberra

€80
Per adult
Indulgence Wine Tasting with Matched Elements for 2 - Canberra
See all activities in South Canberra
Parliament House which includes an administrative building and landscape views

Canberra