City West Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A modern building interior with a staircase and wooden slats on the walls.
A row of international flags on flagpoles against a backdrop of autumn trees.
A bridge over a calm river, surrounded by trees and greenery.
A model of soldiers in a trench with sandbags and a cart.
A modern tower by a lake with autumn foliage.

Stay near popular City West attractions

City Hill

8.2/5 (30 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at City Hill, a lovely green space in Canberra. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
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Activities

Beautiful view of the Canberra in Australia

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

AU$189
per adult
Canberra Discovery Tour - Australia's Capital by Gray Line Sydney
Captain Cook Memorial Water Jet

Canberra Day Tour. Hotel pickup available. (depending where).

AU$60
per adult
Canberra Day Tour. Hotel pickup available. (depending where).
Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage

Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage

AU$60
per adult
Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage
Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour

Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour

AU$21
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

AU$69
per adult
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

AU$38
per child
Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course
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Our pick of the best City West Hotel Deals

QT Canberra

QT Canberra

4 out of 5
6 Marcus Clarke St Canberra ACT
The price is AU$154 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$154
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay & lovely bar lounge area"

Reviewed on 16 June 2026

QT Canberra
Novotel Canberra

Novotel Canberra

4.5 out of 5
65 Northbourne Avenue Canberra ACT
The price is AU$159 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$159
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
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Reviewed on 25 June 2026

Novotel Canberra
Quest Canberra

Quest Canberra

4 out of 5
Melbourne Building 28 West Row Canberra ACT
The price is AU$136 per night from 3 July to 4 July
AU$136
3 July - 4 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (598 reviews)
"Parking was convenient but expensive. Hotel is centrally located and close to bus connections for various tourist attractions."

Reviewed on 19 June 2026

Quest Canberra
Peppers Gallery Hotel Canberra

Peppers Gallery Hotel Canberra

4.5 out of 5
15 Edinburgh Avenue Canberra ACT
The price is AU$146 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$146
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Canberra Centre and City Hill are located ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Paid for a roll away bed for one family member and it was awful, uncomfortable and lumpy. Asked for it to be exchanged and was given an even worse one instead. When I spoke to the concierge, she said they fully booked and couldn’t do anything about it. There was a large, visible gap in the bathroom ..."

Reviewed on 9 June 2026

Peppers Gallery Hotel Canberra
Ovolo Canberra, a Wyndham Hotel

Ovolo Canberra, a Wyndham Hotel

4 out of 5
25 Edinburgh Ave Canberra ACT
The price is AU$208 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$208
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Tv wasn’t working and fridge was not cold . Rang reception to complain . They said they would move me but asked me to come downstairs with all my luggage to swap keys . Surely someone could have brought these to me . Then the tv was still not working so I needent have move rooms . No apology or even ..."

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Ovolo Canberra, a Wyndham Hotel
BreakFree Capital Tower

BreakFree Capital Tower

3.5 out of 5
2 Marcus Clarke Street Canberra ACT
The price is AU$183 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$183
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,194 reviews)
"Lovely staff"

Reviewed on 7 June 2026

BreakFree Capital Tower
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Our guide on where to stay in City West

Find the best City West areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A panoramic view of a city with a river, mountains, and a forested area.

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 Museum and Gallery or Canberra Theatre Centre 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 red brick building with large arched windows and a sign that says "For Lease".

Braddon

The abundant dining options and relaxing spas are top of the list for many visitors to Braddon. A stop by Canberra Contemporary Art Space or Ainslie Arts Centre might round out your trip.

A cityscape with a large lake, modern buildings, and distant mountains.

Belconnen

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

A large Ferris wheel with colorful lights at night, surrounded by a field of purple and blue flowers.
Photo by James Pudney
Open Photo by James Pudney

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.

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