Garran
Canberra
Popular places to visit
Parliament House
Admire the scale, architecture and artwork of the building where Australia’s politicians make the big decisions.
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.
Australian War Memorial
Wander the halls of this monument to learn about the battles fought by Australians, see military hardware and admire artworks.
Questacon
Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.
National Museum of Australia
Explore the vast collection of Aboriginal art and artifacts, learn about the country’s colonial past, and see maps, vehicles, weapons and jewelry.
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.
Things to do
Ultimate Museum Experience | Dine + Tour + Shop (1pm daily)
Ultimate Museum Experience | Tour + Dine + Shop (10am daily)
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
Garran Hotel Deals
ibis Styles Canberra
All staff with whom I had contact were friendly & helpful. My room was large & clean & for the most part quiet- any noise was from other inconsiderate guests- and annoying as that was, not the fault of the hotel. Airconditioning was efficient & in room tea & coffee was greatly appreciated. Room servicing ...
Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Room clean and staff courteous
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025
Deco Hotel
Lovely room. Very helpful staff
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
Rydges Canberra
Spacious well presented room Very good variety in the breakfast
Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025
The Sebel Canberra Civic
The room was spacious and very clean
Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025
Pavilion on Northbourne
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Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Garran
Phillip
Well-liked for its shopping and restaurants, you might stop by Canberra Nature Park and Royal Australian Mint while you're exploring Phillip and the surrounding neighborhoods.
Forrest
Check out the restaurants, shopping, and forests while spending some time in Forrest. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighborhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Manuka Shopping Centre or Manuka Oval.
Manuka
If you're spending some time in Manuka, Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval are top sights worth seeing.
Capital Hill
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.
Kingston
Kingston is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to The Cusack Centre or Lake Burley Griffin.
Barton
Travelers come to Barton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Lake Burley Griffin and Merchant Navy Memorial while you're in town.
Garran
- Parliament House
- Australian National University
- Canberra Centre
- National Gallery of Australia
- Australian War Memorial
- Questacon
- National Zoo and Aquarium
- National Museum of Australia
- Old Parliament House
- Manuka Shopping Centre
- National Dinosaur Museum
- Telstra Tower
- National Arboretum Canberra
- Royal Australian Mint
- Mount Ainslie
