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Canberra

Royal Australian Mint as well as a small group of people
Royal Australian Mint as well as an individual child
Royal Australian Mint
Royal Australian Mint featuring signage and heritage elements
Royal Australian Mint

Home to the Prime Minister and foreign diplomats, when it comes to gracious living, the suburb of Deakin is right on the money.

The leafy residential suburb is one of Canberra’s most popular postcodes, just ask the Prime Minister. Among the pretty postwar houses you’ll find the official residence of the country’s leader, as well as a series of grand embassy buildings and the heritage-listed complex of the Royal Australian Mint. Go on a journey through geological history when you discover the volcanic rise of Mount Painter and the Yarralumla Formation.

Popular places to visit

Royal Australian Mint featuring interior views as well as a large group of people

Royal Australian Mint

Visit the building where every single coin in the country is made, learn about the production process and browse through a huge collection of coins.

Royal Australian Mint
Parliament House

Parliament House

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

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

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

Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.

Questacon
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

Top hotels in Deakin

The Sebel Canberra Civic

The Sebel Canberra Civic

4.5 out of 5
197 LONDON CIRCUIT, Canberra, ACT
The price is ₹7,821 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
₹7,821
₹8,603 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (849 reviews)
"I recently stayed at The Sebel Canberra Civic and while the location is excellent — centrally situated and within walking distance to Canberra City Centre — my experience left much to be desired. Firstly, although the hotel appears relatively new, the cleanliness was very disappointing. I found significant ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

The Sebel Canberra Civic
Rydges Canberra

Rydges Canberra

4 out of 5
Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit, Forrest, ACT
The price is ₹8,775 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
₹8,775
₹9,653 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
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! (738 reviews)
"Charged a parking fee and didn't believe it was right."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

Rydges Canberra
Avenue Hotel Canberra

Avenue Hotel Canberra

5 out of 5
80 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon, ACT
The price is ₹8,355 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹8,355
₹9,191 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Great location, spacious rooms, great buffet breakfast"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Avenue Hotel Canberra
Pavilion on Northbourne

Pavilion on Northbourne

4.5 out of 5
242 Northbourne Avenue, Dickson, ACT
The price is ₹5,974 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹5,974
₹6,571 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (1,181 reviews)
"Very enjoyable stay. Only issue was no access to TV stations, but small item !!!"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Pavilion on Northbourne
Crowne Plaza Canberra by IHG

Crowne Plaza Canberra by IHG

4 out of 5
1 Binara Street, Canberra, ACT
The price is ₹8,557 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
₹8,557
₹9,413 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Nice room but the bathroom is very outdated. Staff were very friendly, professional and accomodating! Overall a great experience."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Crowne Plaza Canberra by IHG
Deco Hotel

Deco Hotel

4 out of 5
214 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon, Braddon, ACT
The price is ₹12,427 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
₹12,427
₹13,670 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (1,011 reviews)
"Loved staying here for our second time in Canberra very central to everything will be back to stay again next time"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Deco Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Deakin

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
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
Manuka Shopping Centre which includes autumn colours

Manuka

While visiting Manuka, you might make a stop by sights like Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval.

Manuka
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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.

Barton
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
Kingston showing modern architecture and a bridge

Kingston

Kingston is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to The Cusack Centre and Lake Burley Griffin while you're in town.

Kingston

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