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

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

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, wooden flooring, a grey sofa, and a kitchen area with a dining table and chairs.

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

1. Statesman Hotel

2.9 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Brian

NT$2,616

NT$2,878 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 wooden cabin with a porch, a pathway, and a small garden with rocks and plants.

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

Penny

NT$37,063

NT$40,769 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

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.

3. Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt

Capital Hill, 5.2 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Melanie

NT$5,100

NT$5,610 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

A spacious room with a wooden floor, multiple yoga mats, a bench, and a mirrored wall with a ballet barre.

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

4. Burbury Hotel & Apartments

Barton, 6 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Susannah

NT$3,419

NT$3,761 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

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

5. Abode Woden

Phillip, 4.8 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Amy Michelle

NT$2,773

NT$3,050 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

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

6. East Hotel

6.5 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Michael

NT$4,219

NT$4,641 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

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 modern building with multiple balconies, a paved walkway, and landscaped areas with shrubs.

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

7. Knightsbridge Canberra

Kingston, 6.6 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Nathan

NT$3,443

NT$3,787 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

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

NT$2,769

NT$3,046 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a digital screen, and a seating area with a sofa.

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

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

9. Mercure Canberra Belconnen

Belconnen, 6.9 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Nelleke van de

NT$2,999

NT$3,299 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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.

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

10. Deco Hotel

Braddon, 7.3 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Hans van den

NT$3,698

NT$4,068 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A cozy lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bookshelf filled with decorative items.

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

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

11. Hotel Kurrajong Canberra

Barton, 6 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Sylvia

NT$4,019

NT$4,421 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

A circular seating area with a central fire feature, surrounded by a curved wall with a wooden finish.

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

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

12. Vibe Hotel Canberra

Canberra Airport, 10.9 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

David

NT$3,555

NT$3,910 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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.

A bar area with a dark wood bar counter, multiple liquor bottles, and four bar stools.

13. Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra

7.5 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Matthew

NT$3,326

NT$3,659 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

A modern lobby with a central seating area, a staircase, and a patterned wall design.

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

14. Hotel Realm

Barton, 6 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Sean

NT$4,088

NT$4,497 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

A modern living room with a dark grey sofa, two armchairs, a round coffee table, and a pendant light.

15. Abode Kingston

Kingston, 6.8 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Thomas

NT$2,730

NT$3,003 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A spacious lobby with wooden flooring, modern seating, and a unique ceiling design.

A staircase made of wooden planks with metal railings, leading to a higher floor.

An outdoor patio area with a modern design, featuring a tiered planter wall with greenery, comfortable seating, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern interior with wooden flooring, a central seating area with tables and chairs, and a wall displaying various items.

16. Ovolo Canberra, a Wyndham Hotel

City West, 5.3 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Julie

NT$3,808

NT$4,189 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A modern lobby with a reception desk, a green armchair, a round coffee table, and a large pillar.

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

17. A by Adina Canberra

City East, 6.1 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

janet

NT$4,377

NT$4,815 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

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

A kitchen with a white door, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a wooden table with a bowl.

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

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

18. Punthill Narrabundah

8.9 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Ritul

NT$2,773

NT$3,051 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

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

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

19. Garden City Hotel, BW Signature Collection

8.7 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

ROB

NT$2,587

NT$2,846 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

The exterior of the Avenue Hotel with a prominent illuminated sign, a glass entrance, and a well-maintained hedge in front.

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

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

20. Avenue Hotel Canberra

Braddon, 6.4 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Mark

NT$2,973

NT$3,271 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Compare popular hotels close to National Zoo and Aquarium

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Statesman Hotel	8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Jamala Wildlife Lodge	10.0 Exceptional 202 reviews	View
Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Burbury Hotel & Apartments	9.0 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View
Abode Woden	8.8 Excellent 2,081 reviews	View

Top National Zoo and Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Madison Capital Executive Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Nice"

Meriton Suites Canberra

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful modern apartment well appointed with kitchen and separate lounge. Excellent facilities including indoor pool spa and sauna as well as a gym."

Rydges Canberra

10/10 Excellent

"Clean rooms good location friendly staff"

The Sebel Canberra Civic

10/10 Excellent

"Great clean lovely room with every thing we needed in a convenient location"

A by Adina Canberra

10/10 Excellent

"Lots of parking, close to everything, really modern, no noise and a great nights sleep, second time staying this time with family love it. 5 stars"

Jamala Wildlife Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay at Jamala Wildlife Lodge was an amazing and unique experience. It began with a scrumptious afternoon tea before an informative guided tour of the zoo with Ellie (apologies if the spelling is incorrectly). We stayed in a beautiful, African themed Giraffe Treehouse room and were able to enjoy the 2 giraffes, Skye and Khamisi up close. The room was tastefully decorated with unique African artifacts and was well-appointed and clean. Pre-dinner drinks and the delicious dinner were very enjoyable. Breakfast next day was equally delicious and a leisurely self-guided tour of the zoo, whilst observing the huge variety of animals was a lovely way to end our stay before checking out. A great visit with friendly and attentive staff."

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A hilly landscape with a road, trees, and a distant tower.

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 shopping mall interior with escalators, glass railings, and a mural of birds.

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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Calvary John James Hospital

Though Calvary John James Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Canberra while you are here.

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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 941 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 Forrest Hotel and Apartments and Statesman Hotel.

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

Expedia has 941 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 Australian National Botanic Gardens 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. Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt

4. Burbury Hotel & Apartments

5. Abode Woden

6. East Hotel

7. Knightsbridge Canberra

8. Punthill Tuggeranong

9. Mercure Canberra Belconnen

10. Deco Hotel

11. Hotel Kurrajong Canberra

12. Vibe Hotel Canberra

13. Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra

14. Hotel Realm

15. Abode Kingston

16. Ovolo Canberra, a Wyndham Hotel

17. A by Adina Canberra

18. Punthill Narrabundah

19. Garden City Hotel, BW Signature Collection

20. Avenue Hotel Canberra

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Top National Zoo and Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Madison Capital Executive Apartments

Meriton Suites Canberra

Rydges Canberra

The Sebel Canberra Civic

A by Adina Canberra

Jamala Wildlife Lodge

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

Calvary John James Hospital

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