Acton Travel Guide

Canberra

Acton featuring modern architecture and a city
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
Telstra Tower which includes night scenes, a city and a lake or waterhole

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

The outside café of the National Museum of Australia

Australian National University

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Australian National University during your travels in Canberra. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.

Australian National University
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Lake Burley Griffin

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
National Museum of Australia which includes interior views

National Museum of Australia

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
Parliament House which includes a sunset and an administrative buidling

Parliament House

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

Parliament House
Awesome food at Jamie Oliver's Italian Restaurant...

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.

Canberra Centre
Australian War Memorial showing a pond and heritage architecture

Australian War Memorial

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

Australian War Memorial

Top hotels in Acton

Forrest Hotel and Apartments

Forrest Hotel and Apartments

3.5 out of 5
30 National Circuit Forrest ACT
The price is ₹5,292 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
₹5,292
₹5,839 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Location is superior, the room and service great, easy all the way from booking to checking out

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Novotel Canberra

Novotel Canberra

4.5 out of 5
65 Northbourne Avenue Canberra ACT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹8,728 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
₹8,728
₹9,601 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
Check in was pretty minimal - they just handed over our room key. There isn't information about the facilities in the room - a QR code comes up on the TV, which links you to the information. We don't usually turn on the TV, though - maybe this information could be better displayed on a card in the ...

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Novotel Canberra
Hotel Realm

Hotel Realm

5 out of 5
18 National Circuit Barton ACT
The price is ₹11,724 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
₹11,724
₹12,897 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Great room with comfortable beds

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Hotel Realm
Avenue Hotel Canberra

Avenue Hotel Canberra

5 out of 5
80 Northbourne Avenue Braddon ACT
The price is ₹8,953 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
₹8,953
₹9,849 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,011 reviews)
The staff were friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean and quiet. Paid parking. Walking distance to shops, cafes and restaurants. Easy drive to all Canberra's tourist sites

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Avenue Hotel Canberra
Pavilion on Northbourne

Pavilion on Northbourne

4.5 out of 5
242 Northbourne Avenue Dickson ACT
The price is ₹6,563 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
₹6,563
₹7,220 total
28 Jan - 29 Jan
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! (1,172 reviews)
Breakfast was good, free parking always a good thing. My room this stay was a little tired. Handbasincracked, USB port

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Pavilion on Northbourne
Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt

Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt

5 out of 5
Commonwealth Avenue Yarralumla ACT
The price is ₹14,078 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
₹14,078
₹15,485 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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! (1,000 reviews)
Best experience! Would highly recommend and will definitely stay again. Only downside was people a few rooms away thinking it’s okay to let their kids have a meltdown in the hallway at 7.30am when you’re on holidays!

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt
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Other neighbourhoods around Acton

Everyone's read about Nassim Nicholas Taleb's book, Black swan, right? Well only few have seen one! Beautiful sunset on Canberra's lake. Nos that much visited by tourists, canberra is well worth it. it was a planned city, build from nothing at the beginning of the century. It is a cyclist paradise, with beautiful cycling lane away from traffic. Cycling round the lake can be a great weekend idea. Jogging or hiking round it can be a fantastic objective too. a bit of an oldy picture so sorry for the pixels! #Canberra #Australia #sunset #lifeatExpedia #cycling #Swan #hiking

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
Floriade NightFest showcased the amazing flora festival under a new light. #night #flora #ferriswheel

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
Everyone's read about Nassim Nicholas Taleb's book, Black swan, right? Well only few have seen one! Beautiful sunset on Canberra's lake. Nos that much visited by tourists, canberra is well worth it. it was a planned city, build from nothing at the beginning of the century. It is a cyclist paradise, with beautiful cycling lane away from traffic. Cycling round the lake can be a great weekend idea. Jogging or hiking round it can be a fantastic objective too. a bit of an oldy picture so sorry for the pixels! #Canberra #Australia #sunset #lifeatExpedia #cycling #Swan #hiking

City East

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

City East
Braddon showing landscape views, a sunset and a small town or village

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
Parliament House showing an administrative building

Capital Hill

4/5(8 area reviews)

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

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