Richardson
Canberra
Visit Richardson
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 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.
Questacon
Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.
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.
Things to do
Personalised Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing in Canberra, with John
Canberra Day Trip from Sydney
Ultimate Museum Experience | Dine + Tour + Shop (1pm daily)
Pizza Paddle - Dinner Kayak Tour in Batemans Bay
Richardson Hotel Deals
Rydges Canberra
Hot tub was good, the Sauna especially nice. Room was comfortable and quiet. The breakfast was good - it was good to have poached eggs as one option. The secure parking was ideal.
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Nice room
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
ibis Styles Canberra
Great place to stay, really nice food at the restaurant
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
Deco Hotel
Very pleasant staff, clean room, great facilities, good parking, upgraded to a 1 bedroom apartment - very spacious and comfortable.
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025
Hotel Realm
The hotel was very clean. Bed was comfortable. Food was great but definitely on the more expensive side. The only thing I will say is as we were staying 2 nights we did ask the housekeeping person outside our room when we were leaving for the day to make up our room. She replaced towels, however ...
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025
Avenue Hotel Canberra
Very spacious and comfortable.
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Richardson
Phillip
Well-liked for its shopping and restaurants, you might stop by Canberra Nature Park and Red Hill Nature Reserve while you're exploring Phillip and the surrounding neighborhoods.
Garran
When in Garran, you can plan a visit to Red Hill Nature Reserve and Canberra Nature Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Manuka
If you're spending some time in Manuka, Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval are top sights worth seeing.
Deakin
You'll enjoy the restaurants and monuments in Deakin. You might want to make time for a stop at Royal Australian Mint or Red Hill Nature Reserve.
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 Lake Burley Griffin or The Cusack Centre.
Fyshwick
Travelers like the museums in Fyshwick, and Lake Burley Griffin is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Richardson
- Parliament House
- Australian National University
- Australian War Memorial
- Canberra Centre
- National Zoo and Aquarium
- National Museum of Australia
- Questacon
- National Gallery of Australia
- Old Parliament House
- Telstra Tower
- Manuka Shopping Centre
- National Dinosaur Museum
- Mount Ainslie
- Royal Australian Mint
- National Capital Exhibition
- National Library of Australia
