Belconnen Travel Guide
Canberra
Popular places to visit
Parliament House
Admire the scale, architecture and artwork of the building where Australia’s politicians make the big decisions.
Australian War Memorial
Wander the halls of this monument to learn about the battles fought by Australians, see military hardware and admire artworks.
National Gallery of Australia
Australia’s national gallery has objects from across Asia and the Pacific, European and American works, and indigenous, colonial and contemporary Australian art.
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.
Questacon
Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.
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.
Top hotels in Belconnen
Abode Belconnen
It’s always great to have somewhere to travel with the dog
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Mercure Canberra Belconnen
The room was modern, bed comfortable and the shower fantastic. Staff very welcoming would highly recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
CityStyle Executive Apartments Belconnen
Close to shops and amenities
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2024
Ramada Encore by Wyndham Belconnen Canberra
Conveniently close to family living close by, markets, cafes, and shops.
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025
Sleek 2-bed Apartment With Rooftop Garden Access
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
everything and everybody were on their best
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Belconnen
Bruce
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Bruce. You might want to make time for a stop at Australian Institute of Sport or Canberra Stadium.
Hawker
Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Hawker. You might consider stopping by The Pinnacle Nature Reserve while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Dickson
Dickson is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Dickson Shops, a top place to visit in the area.
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.
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.
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.
