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Property	Property class	Guest rating
A by Adina Canberra	4.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 457 reviews	View
Quest Canberra City Walk	4.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 785 reviews	View
Meriton Suites Canberra	5.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 507 reviews	View
The Sebel Canberra Civic	4.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,098 reviews	View
Crowne Plaza Canberra by IHG	4.0 star property	8.4 Very good 1,008 reviews	View

Where to stay in City East

Find the best City East areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A panoramic view of a city with a river, mountains, and a forested area.

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.

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A park with a hexagonal fence, trees, and a distant tower.

Kingston

Experience the local lifestyle in Canberra’s bold southern precinct, Kingston.

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A red brick building with large arched windows and a sign that says "For Lease".

Braddon

The abundant dining options and relaxing spas are top of the list for many visitors to Braddon. A stop by Canberra Contemporary Art Space or Ainslie Arts Centre might round out your trip.

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A cityscape with a large lake, modern buildings, and distant mountains.

Belconnen

Unique features of Belconnen include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Bimbi Beach or Nengi Bamir Beach while you're exploring the area.

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A large Ferris wheel with colorful lights at night, surrounded by a field of purple and blue 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.

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Top City East Hotel Reviews

Deco Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The staff made every effort to make your stay was memorable, we were even upgraded to an apartment room which was much appreciated. The hotel is conviently located to most Canberra attractions, we will certainly stay here again."

Novotel Canberra

8/10 Good

"Depending which room you stay some (with balconies) can feel contested.We were lucky to get relocated to a bigger room. Comfortable location with street parking options aveilable. The pool did have a strong chlorine smell which I did not like this can be improvement and made more natural options with less chlorine. The food at Novotel was ok pricy with small portions outdoors better options"

QT Canberra

8/10 Good

"We have stayed here before and has great location and in house amenities. Room was spacious and bed good. Lots of little things needed maintenance in the room this time. There were 3 lifts, but most of weekend only 1 was operating so long waits. Others were not out of action, just not turned on. On site parking is available for $35/night, but not guaranteed. A Sat night function took up a lot of parking and left little for guests. There are extensive long term road works directly in front of hotel making vehicle abd pedestrian access tricky. Some GPS' do not allow for that. Google Maps does. Ate in restaurant for dinner - variable quality food.Excellent breakfast and lunch spot directly across from back of hotel, Mocan and Green Grout. Also 24/7convenience store, and an expensive wine and food bar Rebel Rebel across the road."

Nesuto Canberra

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay at Hotel Nesuto Canberra while attending the NAIDOC basketball tournament for our son. The staff were absolutely fantastic—so friendly, welcoming, and always happy to help with anything we needed. Their genuine care and positive attitude made us feel right at home. The hotel was comfortable, clean, and in a great location, making our busy tournament weekend so much easier. A big thank you to the entire team for your outstanding hospitality. We wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again and highly recommend Hotel Nesuto Canberra to anyone visiting the area!"

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in City East?

Travellers to Canberra's City East neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here. Make sure that you visit Civic Square and Canberra Theatre Centre as part of your City East travel plans.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in City East?

Based on our traveller data, The Sebel Canberra Civic is one of the top choices for your stay in City East. This aparthotel is a short 2-minute walk from Canberra Centre, and it offers a restaurant and in-room kitchenettes. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Meriton Suites Canberra and Crowne Plaza Canberra by IHG.

How many hotels are there in the City East area?

Expedia has 92 hotels and other accommodation options in City East to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Canberra area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in City East, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available in City East.

What is there to do around this Canberra neighbourhood?

City East's sights and attractions like Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra Museum and Gallery and Glebe Park offer insight into the local culture. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Civic Square and Casino Canberra are some other places worth a visit. A few places to visit in the area around City East include Canberra Merry-Go-Round, Canberra Centre and City Hill. While you're out sightseeing in Canberra, make sure that you visit other sights such as Gorman Arts Centre or Canberra Contemporary Art Space.

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A by Adina Canberra

Crowne Plaza Canberra by IHG

The Sebel Canberra Civic

Quest Canberra City Walk

City Central Canberra Unit

Nesuto Canberra

Meriton Suites Canberra

Little Drifter Canberra

Punthill Narrabundah

Vibe Hotel Canberra

Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt

Jamala Wildlife Lodge

Canberra Park Motel

Crest Motor Inn

Burbury Hotel & Apartments

Deco Hotel

Knightsbridge Canberra

Country Plaza Queanbeyan

East Hotel

Abode Kingston

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Where to stay in City East

Canberra City Centre

Kingston

Braddon

Belconnen

Northern Canberra

Top City East Hotel Reviews

Deco Hotel

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