Acton Travel Guide

Canberra

Acton featuring modern architecture and a city
Acton which includes modern architecture and café scenes
Telstra Tower which includes a city as well as children
Acton
Telstra Tower which includes 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 which includes 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, night scenes and heritage architecture

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
National Gallery of Australia showing 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
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

Top hotels in Acton

Deco Hotel

Deco Hotel

4 out of 5
214 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon, Braddon, ACT
The price is ₹8,334 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
₹8,334
₹9,167 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,041 reviews)
Great experience overall, very clean and comfortable attentive staff and very clean

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Deco Hotel
ibis Styles Canberra

ibis Styles Canberra

3 out of 5
203 Goyder Street, Narrabundah, ACT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹5,083 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
₹5,083
₹5,592 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
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 ...
6.6/10 (1,030 reviews)
All of the above

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

ibis Styles Canberra
Rydges Canberra

Rydges Canberra

4 out of 5
Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit, Forrest, ACT
The price is ₹8,767 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
₹8,767
₹9,644 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (813 reviews)
Lots of things in need of repair or even just a good coat of paint. Every time we needed to go to reception there was only one person behind the desk, so wait time was always long.

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Rydges Canberra
Forrest Hotel and Apartments

Forrest Hotel and Apartments

3.5 out of 5
30 National Circuit, Forrest, ACT
The price is ₹5,251 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
₹5,251
₹5,821 total
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,013 reviews)
Oldie but a goodie. 1 bed unit was perfect.

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Pavilion on Northbourne

Pavilion on Northbourne

4.5 out of 5
242 Northbourne Avenue, Dickson, ACT
The price is ₹6,116 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
₹6,116
₹6,728 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,194 reviews)
Clean room, friendly staff I feel safe and comfortable.

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Pavilion on Northbourne
The Sebel Canberra Civic

The Sebel Canberra Civic

4.5 out of 5
197 LONDON CIRCUIT, Canberra, ACT
The price is ₹7,885 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
₹7,885
₹8,673 total
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (910 reviews)
Great hotel, perfect room for my family of 4 adults, it’s usually hard to find an affordable option for 4 adults This hotel & room were great

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

The Sebel Canberra Civic
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Other neighbourhoods around Acton

Australian War Memorial featuring a memorial and flowers

Canberra City Centre

4.5/5(17 area reviews)

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 featuring 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 modern architecture and art

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
Melbourne showing a city, night scenes and heritage architecture

Yarralumla

Unique features of Yarralumla include the restaurants and art galleries. Make a stop by Royal Canberra Golf Club or Lake Burley Griffin while you're exploring the area.

Yarralumla

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