Stirling Travel Guide

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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 artefacts, learn about the country’s colonial past, and see maps, vehicles, weapons and jewellery.

National Museum of Australia
Melbourne showing 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

Activities

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: Best of Wildlife Tour

Canberra: Kangaroos and Koala Experience Tour

AU$135
per adult
Canberra: Kangaroos and Koala Experience Tour
Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

AU$38
per child
Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course
Contentious Character Urban Winery Fyshwick

2 People - Premium Wine Tasting Experience and 2-Course Lunch

AU$270
per adult
2 People - Premium Wine Tasting Experience and 2-Course Lunch
Discover Gems of Canberra: Private Full-Day Tour

Discover Gems of Canberra: Private Full-Day Tour

AU$3,372
per adult
Discover Gems of Canberra: Private Full-Day Tour
Building + Architecture Tour

Building + Architecture Tour | 10am Daily

AU$20
per adult
Building + Architecture Tour | 10am Daily
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Our pick of the best Stirling Hotel Deals

Rydges Canberra

Rydges Canberra

4 out of 5
Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit, Forrest, ACT
The price is AU$169 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
AU$169
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
7.6/10 Good! (784 reviews)
"Staff were fabulous. Very helpful and friendly. Price of the room was very reasonable. The rooms are huge."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Rydges Canberra
Deco Hotel

Deco Hotel

4 out of 5
214 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon, Braddon, ACT
The price is AU$143 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
AU$143
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,010 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay. The apartment was clean and well serviced. The term Deco implies a certain time in history with its decor but besides some chairs that had art deco motifs in its upholstery, there was little that set the hotel apart from any other. I have a large genuine art deco figurine that would ..."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Deco Hotel
QT Canberra

QT Canberra

4 out of 5
1 London Circuit, Canberra, ACT
The price is AU$169 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$169
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Spent a number of days at QT Canberra and overall very happy with the stay. Lovely staff and very helpful and created a lovely vibe, only downside was one or two in the dinning area seemed a little disinterested. The area around the hotel is nice and quiet but close enough to everything you need ..."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

QT Canberra
Pavilion on Northbourne

Pavilion on Northbourne

4.5 out of 5
242 Northbourne Avenue, Dickson, ACT
The price is AU$118 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
AU$118
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,181 reviews)
"Staff are great. Great location and parking. The room we were in was ok but furniture needs a polish or refurbish."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Pavilion on Northbourne
The Sebel Canberra Civic

The Sebel Canberra Civic

4.5 out of 5
197 LONDON CIRCUIT, Canberra, ACT
The price is AU$152 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
AU$152
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (895 reviews)
"Pleasant check in, very presentable and clean room, breakfast and dining excellent."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

The Sebel Canberra Civic
Avenue Hotel Canberra

Avenue Hotel Canberra

5 out of 5
80 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon, ACT
The price is AU$189 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
AU$189
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Stay was comfortable, room very spa ious comfortable bed, quiet room. Staff fine, not overly friendly or helpful was charged for parking however never mentioned there was a charhr"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Avenue Hotel Canberra
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Other neighbourhoods around Stirling

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Phillip

Uncover some of the top draws of Phillip like its shopping and restaurants. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, stop by Canberra Nature Park or Royal Australian Mint.

Phillip
Melbourne showing night scenes, heritage architecture and a city

Yarralumla

Unique features of Yarralumla include the restaurants and art galleries. Make a stop by Royal Canberra Golf Club or Lake Burley Griffin while you're exploring the area.

Yarralumla
Parliament House which includes an administrative building

Capital Hill

4.5/5(1,004 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 featuring autumn colours

Manuka

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

Manuka
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Barton

Barton is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Lake Burley Griffin and Merchant Navy Memorial while you're in town.

Barton
Kingston which includes a bridge and modern architecture

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

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