Popular places to visit
Parliament House
Admire the scale, architecture and artwork of the building where Australia’s politicians make the big decisions.
Australian War Memorial
Wander the halls of this monument to learn about the battles fought by Australians, see military hardware and admire artworks.
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.
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.
Questacon
Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.
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.
City East Hotel Deals
The Sebel Canberra Civic
Nice hotel for an overnight stay. Only downside was parking availability but parking is validated at a location about 10 mins walk away.
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025
Meriton Suites Canberra
Fantastic stay!
Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025
Crowne Plaza Canberra by IHG
Loved the buffet breakfast, great options available.
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
A by Adina Canberra
Room was very comfortable. All the staff were friendly. It was so nice to see plain tasteful carpet & colours in the corridors. Everything was very clean.
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025
Quest Canberra City Walk
Welcomed by very helpful staff, amenities perfect including in room laundry, perfect location for our needs in Canberra
Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025
Nesuto Canberra
Great location and easy access to city sites as well as public transport. Quiet, clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025
Other neighborhoods around City East
Northern Canberra
Northern Canberra is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights in the area like Canberra Museum and Gallery and Civic Square.
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.
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.
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.
Barton
Travelers come to Barton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Lake Burley Griffin and Merchant Navy Memorial while you're in town.
Capital Hill
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.
