Popular places to visit
Canberra Centre
During your trip to Canberra, you can do some window-shopping at Canberra Centre. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
National Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening in National Convention Centre during your trip to Canberra. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this walkable area.
Canberra Theatre Centre
Enjoy a show at Canberra Theatre Centre, a popular theatre in Canberra. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Civic Square
You can find out about the history of Canberra with a stop at Civic Square. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Canberra Museum and Gallery
You can browse the exhibits at Canberra Museum and Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Canberra. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Glebe Park
Glebe Park is just one of the places to see in Canberra, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
Canberra: Kangaroos and Koala Experience Tour
Ultimate Museum Experience | Tour + Dine + Shop (10am daily)
Top hotels in City East
Crowne Plaza Canberra by IHG
Well kept property. Bathroom is old with shower curtain and sink. Kept fairly well. Breakfast staff very attentive and friendly, loved my coffee and omelete. Chefs really pat attention to orders. Only complain I have is about housekeeping, rooms were not cleaned properly. There was dirt on the floor ...
Reviewed on 12 Dec, 2025
The Sebel Canberra Civic
The location was so close to Canberra Centre with overnight subsidised parking available in the shopping centre for when we arrived during the day on Friday followed by easy weekend parking for free after 6 and all day Sunday. The room was super spacious, we had a king bed. All the amenities were ...
Reviewed on 14 Dec, 2025
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 8 Dec, 2025
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 30 Nov, 2025
A by Adina Canberra
Quiet, clean
Reviewed on 3 Dec, 2025
Little Drifter Canberra
Clean. Great price.
Reviewed on 13 Nov, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around City East
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.
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
Barton is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to 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.
