Acton

Canberra

Acton which includes modern architecture and a city
Acton featuring modern architecture and café scenes
Telstra Tower showing a city as well as children
Acton
Telstra Tower featuring views

The future starts today in Acton, Canberra’s energetic central neighbourhood on Lake Burley Griffin’s northern banks.

A university campus sprawls over the suburb, leaving busy cafés and bars in its wake. The city’s energetic student hub is a jumble of campus residences and nightlife hot spots. Check out nationally acclaimed museums and archives in this lively quarter. Go bush and explore Acton’s relaxing lakeside parklands. Black Mountain Peninsula is a popular spot, where walking trails and waterfront picnic spots set the scene for an easy afternoon barbecue.

Popular places to visit

National Museum of Australia featuring interior views

National Museum of Australia

4/5(5 reviews)

Explore the vast collection of Aboriginal art and artefacts, learn about the country’s colonial past, and see maps, vehicles, weapons and jewellery.

National Museum of Australia
Melbourne showing a city, heritage architecture and night scenes

Lake Burley Griffin

4.5/5(12 reviews)

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.

Lake Burley Griffin
Parliament House

Parliament House

4.5/5(17 reviews)

Admire the scale, architecture and artwork of the building where Australia’s politicians make the big decisions.

Parliament House
Australian War Memorial

Australian War Memorial

5/5(14 reviews)

Wander the halls of this monument to learn about the battles fought by Australians, see military hardware and admire artworks.

Australian War Memorial
Questacon

Questacon

5/5(1 review)

Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.

Questacon
National Gallery of Australia which includes interior views

National Gallery of Australia

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Australia’s national gallery has objects from across Asia and the Pacific, European and American works, and indigenous, colonial and contemporary Australian art.

National Gallery of Australia

Things to do

Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

S$33
per child
Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course
Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman

Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman

S$180
per adult
Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

S$59
per adult
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
Canberra: Kangaroos and Koala Experience Tour

Canberra: Kangaroos and Koala Experience Tour

S$116
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Canberra: Kangaroos and Koala Experience Tour
Dine at the Museum's stunning Cafe

Ultimate Museum Experience | Tour + Dine + Shop (10am daily)

S$53
per adult
Ultimate Museum Experience | Tour + Dine + Shop (10am daily)
Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour

Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage

S$56
per adult
Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage
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Top hotels in Acton

ibis Styles Canberra

ibis Styles Canberra

3 out of 5
203 Goyder Street Narrabundah ACT
The price is S$84 per night from 17 Dec to 18 Dec
S$84
17 Dec - 18 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
6.8/10 (1,001 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on 9 Dec, 2025

ibis Styles Canberra
Forrest Hotel and Apartments

Forrest Hotel and Apartments

3.5 out of 5
30 National Circuit Forrest ACT
The price is S$81 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
S$81
15 Dec - 16 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Room clean & all we needed for overnight stay. Great location.

Reviewed on 4 Dec, 2025

Forrest Hotel and Apartments
QT Canberra

QT Canberra

4 out of 5
1 London Circuit Canberra ACT
The price is S$153 per night from 18 Dec to 19 Dec
S$153
18 Dec - 19 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
QT is a revamped Rydges Eaglehawk. The rooms and modernised and comfortable although our bathroom was showing signs of mould in the shower (that really just needed to be cleaned properly), Dyson hairdryers in-room was a nice touch as hotel hair dryers are usually rubbish. We had a room right right ...

Reviewed on 30 Nov, 2025

QT Canberra
Hotel Realm

Hotel Realm

5 out of 5
18 National Circuit Barton ACT
Fully refundable
The price is S$173 per night from 11 Jan to 12 Jan
S$173
11 Jan - 12 Jan, 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the spacious rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
What you would expect from an elite 5 star hotel. Excellent room appointments, friendly knowledgeable staff, excellent food and a nice and easy experience.

Reviewed on 10 Dec, 2025

Hotel Realm
Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt

Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt

5 out of 5
Commonwealth Avenue Yarralumla ACT
The price is S$165 per night from 21 Dec to 22 Dec
S$165
21 Dec - 22 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Everything was amazing!

Reviewed on 12 Dec, 2025

Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt
Abode Woden

Abode Woden

4 out of 5
10 Bowes Street Phillip ACT
The price is S$122 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
S$122
5 Jan - 6 Jan, 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,984 reviews)
Really nice accommodations! With a fully self-contained studio apartment, I had everything I needed including kitchenette and laundry. At a great price, too! Staff went over and above to be kind and helpful. Parking was convenient, right across the road - and because I stayed over the weekend, ...

Reviewed on 1 Dec, 2025

Abode Woden
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Other neighbourhoods around Acton

Australian War Memorial which includes a memorial and flowers

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.

Canberra City Centre
Australian War Memorial which includes a memorial and flowers

Northern Canberra

Northern Canberra is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Canberra Museum and Gallery and Civic Square, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Canberra.

Northern Canberra
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City East

While visiting City East, you might make a stop by sights like Civic Square and Canberra Theatre Centre.

City East
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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.

Braddon
National Portrait Gallery showing art and modern architecture

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.

Parkes
Parliament House showing an administrative building

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.

Capital Hill

Acton