Watson
Canberra
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 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 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.
Questacon
Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.
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.
Watson Hotel Deals
ibis budget Canberra
Staff were friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
Canberra Carotel Motel
Thank you very much. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025
Red Cedars Motel
Cheap but reasonable
Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
2 bdr unit was good, but beds in both bedrooms hard and lumpy. I went to Clark Rubber to buy a sponge mattress to sleep
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026
ibis Styles Canberra
Staff were helpful. The room was ok.
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026
Avenue Hotel Canberra
Good facilities
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Watson
Dickson
Dickson is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Dickson Shops, a top attraction in the neighborhood.
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.
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.
City East
While visiting City East, you might make a stop by sights like Civic Square and Canberra Theatre Centre.
Bruce
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Bruce. You might want to make time for a stop at Australian Institute of Sport or Canberra Stadium.
