Parkes
Canberra
Popular places to visit
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.
Questacon
Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.
Old Parliament House
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.
National Library of Australia
Explore the collections of Australia’s biggest reference library to find books from all over the world, early European maps and documents from the first explorers.
Commonwealth Park
After visiting Commonwealth Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Canberra. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
National Capital Exhibition
See the fascinating history of Canberra laid out for you through engaging and interactive exhibits in this modern, family-friendly museum.
Parkes Hotel Deals
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Location is superior, the room and service great, easy all the way from booking to checking out
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026
Avenue Hotel Canberra
Stayed 2 nights - the room was very clean! Easy parking. Good size bathroom, lots of water, nice towels. Breakfast was very good, selection varied. Great location.
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026
Pavilion on Northbourne
Room excellent smell clean and comfortable
Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026
Novotel Canberra
Staff was friendly
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026
The Sebel Canberra Civic
Clean room and kitchenette and central location
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026
Hotel Realm
Room spotless and staffs did good job with my request.
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Parkes
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.
Kingston
Kingston is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Lake Burley Griffin or East Basin.
City East
While visiting City East, you might make a stop by sights like Civic Square and Canberra Theatre Centre.
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.
Manuka
If you're spending some time in Manuka, Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval are top sights worth seeing.
