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A modern restaurant with a long counter, multiple dining tables, and a bar area.

A liquor store with shelves of alcohol, a barrel display, and a sign for 'Cellar Sales'.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a refrigerator.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a fire indicator panel, and a map on the wall.

1. Statesman Hotel

2.9 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Brian

₩114,490

₩125,937 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A rectangular swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by lush greenery and tall trees.

A modern house with a stone foundation, surrounded by a landscaped garden with various plants and a small pond.

A room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a giraffe outside.

A wooden deck with wicker furniture, a balcony railing, and a bedroom with a bed and curtains.

2. Jamala Wildlife Lodge

0.4 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Vicki

₩1,585,703

₩1,744,273 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area in the background.

A modern restaurant with round tables and yellow chairs, a fireplace, and large windows.

A modern balcony with a glass door, a sofa, and a dining table with chairs.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small side table, a TV, and a window with a city view.

3. Deco Hotel

Braddon, 7.3 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Hans van den

₩156,433

₩172,076 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern multi-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

A modern gym with exercise equipment, large windows, and a glass wall.

A glass railing overlooking a reflective pool with trees in the background.

A modern kitchen with a large window, stainless steel appliances, and white cabinetry.

4. Knightsbridge Canberra

Kingston, 6.6 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Nathan

₩139,732

₩153,705 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A dining table with a three-tiered dessert stand, a glass of champagne, and a vase with flowers.

A well-maintained garden with outdoor seating and a large tree in the center.

A spacious living room with a grand piano, two sofas, a fireplace, and a television.

A spacious lobby with a patterned carpet, a central round table with a plant, and a high ceiling with skylights.

5. Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt

Capital Hill, 5.2 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Melanie

₩212,014

₩233,217 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A modern restaurant with wooden tables and black chairs, a bar area, and large windows providing natural light.

A clean, modern store with a wooden floor and glass display cases.

A modern office space with a large window, a desk with a computer, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A modern apartment hotel entrance with glass doors, a sign for 'Juliana House', and a staircase leading up to the entrance.

6. Abode Woden

Phillip, 4.8 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Amy Michelle

₩110,009

₩121,010 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern lobby with a central seating area, a staircase, and a reception desk.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a dining table.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a dining area with a round table and chairs, and a small seating area with a pink chair and ottoman.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a visible sign for 'East Hotel'.

7. East Hotel

6.5 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Michael

₩171,949

₩189,149 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A modern living room with a fireplace, sofas, a coffee table, and bookshelves.

A modern hotel room with a dining table, sofa, and TV.

A modern hotel with a flat roof, large windows, and a visible entrance.

A modern hotel room with a living area, kitchenette, and large windows offering a view.

8. Punthill Tuggeranong

12.6 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Johnson

₩118,455

₩130,301 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern hotel entrance with a black car parked in front.

A balcony with two wireframe chairs and a small round table, overlooking a cityscape with modern buildings.

A modern interior with a central circular seating area featuring a fire pit, surrounded by wooden stools.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a built-in microwave, and a dining area with a dark table and chairs.

9. Burbury Hotel & Apartments

Barton, 6 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Susannah

₩146,291

₩160,920 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A modern hotel with a curved facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern bar area with a circular bar, multiple seating options, and a unique ceiling design.

A modern dining area with large windows, multiple tables, and chairs.

A multi-level atrium with circular seating areas and a central open space.

10. Vibe Hotel Canberra

Canberra Airport, 10.9 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

David

₩153,101

₩168,414 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern interior with a reception desk, large windows, and a bamboo wall.

A modern lobby with a high ceiling, a large abstract artwork, and a seating area with sofas and armchairs.

A modern living room with a sofa, a small round table, a TV mounted on the wall, and large windows with sheer curtains.

11. A by Adina Canberra

City East, 6.1 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Kusmakhar

₩164,290

₩180,718 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A restaurant with outdoor seating, large windows, and potted plants.

A lobby with a sofa, two armchairs, a patterned rug, and a staircase.

A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a brick facade, large glass doors, and a covered walkway.

An outdoor patio with white tables and chairs, surrounded by hedges and trees, and string lights overhead.

12. Hotel Kurrajong Canberra

Barton, 6 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Sylvia

₩153,802

₩169,182 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern indoor space with a glass facade, a central tree with lights, and seating areas.

A restaurant interior with wooden ceiling, bar area, and large windows.

A modern lobby with a sofa, armchairs, and a patterned rug.

A bar area with wooden tables and stools, a counter with a barista, and hanging plants.

13. Avenue Hotel Canberra

Braddon, 6.4 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Mark

₩151,856

₩167,042 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, large windows offering a view of a lake and buildings, and a wooden ceiling with recessed lighting.

A modern multi-story building with large windows and a flat roof.

A hotel room with two beds, a large abstract painting, a round mirror, and a floor lamp.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a floor lamp.

14. Mercure Canberra Belconnen

Belconnen, 6.9 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Nelleke van de

₩128,093

₩140,902 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel entrance with a covered driveway, a car parked in front, and a well-maintained garden area.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple levels with railings, and a variety of seating options including sofas and chairs.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a staircase.

15. Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra

7.5 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Matthew

₩142,316

₩156,548 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern building with a curved facade, large windows, and a ground-level restaurant.

A luggage cart with bags, a seating area, and a potted plant in a modern lobby.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, chairs, a TV, and a window with curtains.

16. Abode Kingston

Kingston, 6.8 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Ralph

₩126,149

₩138,764 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows offering a view of the outdoors, and a potted plant on the right side.

A modern hotel with a large sign reading "Garden City Hotel." It features a spacious entrance with a covered walkway and a well-maintained garden area.

A swimming pool with a brick border, surrounded by a patio area with outdoor furniture and a building in the background.

17. Garden City Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Narrabundah, 8.7 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

George

₩126,415

₩139,056 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern lobby with a glass door, potted plants, a wall-mounted sign, and a view of the outside.

A modern lounge area with black sofas, a round table with a vase of flowers, and a black wall-mounted TV.

A dining table with a white placemat, a bowl of popcorn, and two glasses of orange juice.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a brown knitted throw, and a modern abstract painting above it.

18. Punthill Narrabundah

Narrabundah, 8.9 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Ritul

₩118,659

₩130,524 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A modern lounge area with a central fire feature, seating arrangements, and large windows providing views of the outdoors.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a large window offering a city view, and a bookshelf with books and decorative items.

A modern lobby with a central reception desk, a curved seating area, and a glass ceiling.

An outdoor seating area with a central fire feature, surrounded by tables and chairs.

19. Hotel Realm

Barton, 6 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Kim

₩174,913

₩192,404 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A table set for a tea service with a view of a lake and buildings in the background.

A table set for a meal with floral centerpieces, candles, and clear glassware.

A high-rise hotel with multiple balconies, a landscaped entrance area, and a clear sky.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, a patterned wall, and a bar area.

20. QT Canberra

5.6 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Kim

₩138,337

₩152,175 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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Compare popular hotels close to National Zoo and Aquarium

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Statesman Hotel	8.6 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Jamala Wildlife Lodge	10.0 Exceptional 203 reviews	View
Deco Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,077 reviews	View
Knightsbridge Canberra	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top National Zoo and Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Jamala Wildlife Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"I had the most amazing stay and would recommend this place to anyone."

Abode Belconnen

10/10 Excellent

"Very good. Great place to stay and clean with polite staff"

Madison Capital Executive Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Always a lovely place to stay."

Burbury Hotel & Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were so friendly, helpful and considerate and the quality of the rooms is beautiful, I will stay here again."

Abode Woden

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay at this hotel. Was only there for one night but would be suitable for longer stays with the self-contained apartment style rooms"

Forrest Hotel and Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Great place for a short stay in Canberra"

QT Canberra

10/10 Excellent

"Restaurant and Bar were good. Breakfast buffet is great."

The Sebel Canberra Civic

10/10 Excellent

"Superb location with bus stops directly in front of the hotel, retail stores just around the corner and a selection of delicious restaurants (such as Lilong) within walking distance. The apartment is clean and comfortable, and the pre-arrival communication is prompt and helpful."

Hotel Realm

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were helpful, hotel comfortable, breakfast was nice and not taxed heavily with “additional charges”"

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National Arboretum Canberra

9.2/10 (230 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to National Arboretum Canberra during your trip to Canberra. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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A grassy field with kangaroos resting and a tree with autumn leaves in the background.

Weston Park

8.0/10 (6 reviews)

Weston Park is just one of the places to see in Canberra, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this romantic area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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A building with banners advertising a coin shop.

Royal Australian Mint

Visit the building where every single coin in the country is made, learn about the production process and browse through a huge collection of coins.

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Royal Canberra Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Canberra at Royal Canberra Golf Club. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art scene in this family-friendly area.

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Molonglo River Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Molonglo River Reserve, a lovely green space in Canberra.

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ACT Baha'i Centre

Find out about the history of Canberra when you spend time at ACT Baha'i Centre. Discover the acclaimed art scene and shops in this walkable area.

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Black Mountain Woodland Walk Trailhead

You can take time to visit Black Mountain Woodland Walk Trailhead during your travels to Canberra. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Aranda Snowgums

Explore the great outdoors at Aranda Snowgums, a lovely green space in Canberra. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around National Zoo and Aquarium?

National Zoo and Aquarium is located in a welcoming area of Canberra known for its major shopping area and popular art scene. You'll find 940 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near National Zoo and Aquarium?

Adjacent to National Zoo and Aquarium, Jamala Wildlife Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good options within a few miles include Statesman Hotel and Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt.

How many hotels can I expect to find near National Zoo and Aquarium?

Expedia has 940 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from National Zoo and Aquarium.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near National Zoo and Aquarium, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available near National Zoo and Aquarium.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near National Zoo and Aquarium?

To find more details about updating your stay near National Zoo and Aquarium or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near National Zoo and Aquarium?

National Museum of Australia, Old Parliament House, and Questacon feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Blundells' Cottage, Albert Hall, and Calthorpes' House are landmarks to visit in the area. You can wander around National Arboretum Canberra, Stromlo Forest Park, or Commonwealth Park if you want a dose of fresh air.

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Our top choices for National Zoo and Aquarium hotels

1. Statesman Hotel

2. Jamala Wildlife Lodge

3. Deco Hotel

4. Knightsbridge Canberra

5. Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt

6. Abode Woden

7. East Hotel

8. Punthill Tuggeranong

9. Burbury Hotel & Apartments

10. Vibe Hotel Canberra

11. A by Adina Canberra

12. Hotel Kurrajong Canberra

13. Avenue Hotel Canberra

14. Mercure Canberra Belconnen

15. Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra

16. Abode Kingston

17. Garden City Hotel, BW Signature Collection

18. Punthill Narrabundah

19. Hotel Realm

20. QT Canberra

Compare popular hotels close to National Zoo and Aquarium

Top National Zoo and Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Jamala Wildlife Lodge

Abode Belconnen

Madison Capital Executive Apartments

Burbury Hotel & Apartments

Abode Woden

Forrest Hotel and Apartments

QT Canberra

The Sebel Canberra Civic

Hotel Realm

Other attractions near National Zoo and Aquarium

National Arboretum Canberra

Weston Park

Royal Australian Mint

Royal Canberra Golf Club

Molonglo River Reserve

ACT Baha'i Centre

Black Mountain Woodland Walk Trailhead

Aranda Snowgums

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