Canberra CBD

One of the most fascinating things about the city of Canberra is that it is well planned, incorporates wide roads and is positioned around the shores of the picturesque Lake Burley Griffin. Actually the Canberra CBD is situated on the northern edge of the lake and this provides an excellent place to go for either a morning or evening stroll after work or a day of sightseeing. Staying in the Canberra CBD you will discover that there is a very laid back and relaxed feel to area when compared to other capital cities in Australia. You will even notice this in some of the surrounding suburbs such as Reid, Ainslie, Braddon, Turner and O'Conner. The city centre of Canberra incorporates a number of corporate offices, government department buildings, universities and retail outlet stores. Travellers wanting to stay in the Canberra CBD will also discover a large range of luxury hotels and apartments in Canberra that have accommodation to suit the needs of corporate executives, government employees, families relocating and holiday makers. Within close proximity to the city centre you will find that there are numerous fine dining restaurants, popular tourist attractions, parkland gardens and trendy cafes. Also on the edge of the Canberra CBD is the main campus for the Australian National University which has various courses available for higher education.

Popular Hotels in the Canberra CBD

Mantra On Northbourne

The Mantra On Northbourne is perfectly situated on the main road into Canberra from either Melbourne or Sydney. This exceptional property provides a range of accommodation including quality hotel rooms as well as self contained apartments that are ideal for the discerning traveller. Just a short 3 minutes walk from this property along the tree-lined Northbourne Avenue will put you in the heart of the Canberra CBD and to many other attractions that the Australian capital has to offer.
Address : 84 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra CBD, ACT, 2612

Canberra Rex Hotel and Serviced Apartments

Address : 150 Northbourne Ave, Braddon ACT 2612

Rydges Lakeside Canberra

The best things about staying at the Rydges Lakeside Hotel in Canberra is that the property is ideally located in the heart of the Canberra city centre on the shores of beautiful Lake Burley Griffin. The Rydges Lakeside Canberra Hotel is close to major Canberra tourist attractions including the new and old Parliament Houses, shopping, dining, Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia, Questacon and the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS).
Address : 1 London Circuit, Canberra CBD, ACT

Self Contained Apartments in the Canberra CBD

Mantra On Northbourne

The Mantra On Northbourne is perfectly situated on the main road into Canberra from either Melbourne or Sydney. This exceptional property provides a range of accommodation including quality hotel rooms as well as self contained apartments that are ideal for the discerning traveller. Just a short 3 minutes walk from this property along the tree-lined Northbourne Avenue will put you in the heart of the Canberra CBD and to many other attractions that the Australian capital has to offer.
Address : 84 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra CBD, ACT, 2612

Apartments by Nagee Canberra

The Apartments by Nagee features a wide selection of self contained apartment accommodation in the heart of the Canberra city centre and also throughout the surrounding inner city suburbs. All of the apartment at Nagee have modern facilities to make you feel right at home and the majority of the locations are within easy reach of cosmopolitan cafes, bars, boutique shops, a variety of restaurants, beauty salons, businesses, government departments and major tourist attractions.
Address : 5/16 Bougainville Street, Manuka, Canberra, ACT, 2603

Quest Canberra

The Quest Canberra Apartments offers accommodation in am extremely central location in the CBD because it is convenienlty situated on London Circuit, right next to Northbourne Avenue and just a short distance from City Hill. The Quest Apartments are also located just a short 1 minute walk from the entrance to the Australian National University (ANU), the National Film and Sound Archives and also the excellent shopping at the Canberra Centre shopping complex.
Address : 24 West Row, Canberra CBD, 2600

Map of Canberra CBD Accommodation Options

Activities & Tourist Attractions in the Canberra CBD

• Located right in the heart of the Canberra city centre is the popular tourist attraction of the Casino Canberra. The casino features an array of entertainment options ranging from fine dining, exciting nightclub, poker tournaments, various gamling games including blackjack, roulette, mini-baccarat and sic-bo, as well as special events throughout the year.
• Just a short distance from the Canberra CBD is the Australian War Memorial, which is a reverant place where you can pay your respects to the fallen men and women who have served this country over the years.
• If you are travelling to the Canberra CBD during the months of spring then you really have to visit the popular Floriade Festival. It is held in the Commonwealth Park on the northern banks of Lake Burley Griffin and is an explosion of colourful flower arrangements and garden designs that will take your breath away.
• Located on the eastern edge of City Hill in the Canberra CBD is the National Convention Centre, which hosts many conferences and conventions on all sorts of topics throughout the course of the year.
• The National Museum of Australia is situated on the northern banks of Lake Burley Griffin just south of the Australian National University (ANU) and has on display a fascinating collection paintings, historical artefacts and artworks from within Australia and all over the world.
• Whilst staying in the Canberra city centre you can explore the Australian National Botanic Gardens which are located on the western side of the ANU. At these picturesque gardens you will discover an extensive collection of natives trees, schubs, flowers and other plant life.

Shopping Centres & Sporting Facilities in the Canberra CBD

• For people staying in the Canberra CBD the main shopping area is the Canberra Centre Shopping Complex which is positioned on the eastern side of the city centre. Here you will find a shopping mall that includes a vast array of designer fashion boutiques, jewellers, book stores, electrical outlets, food courts and much more, as well as many major department stores.
• Just to the north of the Canberra city centre you will find the Northbourne Oval and Rugby League Park, which is a suburban football ground that holds regular matches throughout the course of the year.
• The Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets are open from Thursday through to Sunday, and whilst not being located in the Canberra CBD as such these popular food markets are in fact positioned to the south east of Parliament House next to the suburb of Kingston. At the Fyshwick Fresh Food Market you will find a huge range of fresh seafood, fruit and vegetables, meats, Asian groceries, delicatessens and cafes.
• If you are interested in sailing or yatching then you should visit the Canberra Yatch Club during your stay in the ACT. This unique yatch club is located on the northern banks of Lake Burley Griffin just near Parliament House and provides an excellent place from which to explore the city by water.