South Canberra

Travel Guide

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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 The Cusack Centre and Lake Burley Griffin while you're in town.

Kingston
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
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.

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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
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Narrabundah

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

Narrabundah
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 €102 per night from 10 Apr to 11 Apr
€102
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Clean and spacious. Quiet and in a good location."

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2025

Burbury Hotel & Apartments
Hotel Realm
Hotel Realm
5 out of 5
18 National Circuit, Barton, ACT
The price is €116 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
€116
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the spacious ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Wonderful Place
"The staff were happy, friendly and very helpful. Loved the stay and will definitely go back"

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2025

Hotel Realm
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
3.5 out of 5
30 National Circuit, Forrest, ACT
The price is €61 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
€61
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Just stayed 1 night, staff helpful."

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2025

Forrest Hotel and Apartments
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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! (1,553 reviews)
"Great place to stay everything you could need is provided with the exception of fly spray and a comfortable mattress. Mattress was WAY TOO soft, lumpy, old. Please replace the mattresses and this place would be 5 star. Thank you"

Reviewed on 22 Dec 2024

Pinnacle Apartments
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! (1,229 reviews)
"Good value for money."

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2025

Abode Narrabundah
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! (561 reviews)
Great quiet location
"Spacious one bedroom apartment. Clean comfortable… great quiet location … easy parking…."

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2025

Oxley Court Serviced Apartments
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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
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
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
National Archives of Australia featuring interior views

National Archives of Australia

Browse millions of immigration records, photographs and old government files at Australia’s national repository of historical documents.

National Archives of Australia

Things to do

Amazing Canberra

Canberra Day Trip from Sydney

€110
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Canberra Day Trip from Sydney
Building + Architecture Tour

Building + Architecture Tour | 10am Daily

€12
per adult
Building + Architecture Tour | 10am Daily
Wine Tasting

2 People - Indulgence Wine Tasting with Matched Elements Canberra

€76
per adult
2 People - Indulgence Wine Tasting with Matched Elements Canberra
Family Walking Tour in Canberra in Capital Wonders

Family Walking Tour in Canberra in Capital Wonders

€309
per adult
Family Walking Tour in Canberra in Capital Wonders
Enchanting Melbourne: A Family Walking Adventure

Enchanting Melbourne: A Family Walking Adventure

€634
per adult
Enchanting Melbourne: A Family Walking Adventure
Women's History Walking Tour with Local Guide

Women's History Walking Tour with Local Guide

€38
per adult
Women's History Walking Tour with Local Guide
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Parliament House which includes an administrative building and landscape views

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