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.

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.

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

Crowne Plaza Canberra by IHG
Very nice staff
Reviewed on 2025/12/7

The Sebel Canberra Civic
Great location. Walkable distance to restaurants and shopping mall. I parked in the wrong lot but front desk still offered me free one day parking ticket, many thanks. Would recom to my friends when they visit Canberra.
Reviewed on 2025/11/26

Meriton Suites Canberra
The staff were delightful and were happy to change my room when I realised I had an internally facing room to a room with a view. They were also able to find me a memory foam pillow and the pillows were a bit too big for my sleeping style. The amenities are excellent and the location is ...
Reviewed on 2025/12/8

Quest Canberra City Walk
Very helpful front desk, clean room with all you need in a small kitchenette. Wonderfully close to the best shopping in Canberra and restaurants to enjoy. We will be back.
Reviewed on 2025/11/30

A by Adina Canberra
Quiet, clean
Reviewed on 2025/12/3

Little Drifter Canberra
Clean. Great price.
Reviewed on 2025/11/13
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.



