Torrens
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.
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.
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
Ultimate Museum Experience | Dine + Tour + Shop (1pm daily)
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
Ultimate Museum Experience | Tour + Dine + Shop (10am daily)
Torrens Hotel Deals
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Very clean room, staff is excellent. Simple room for a night stay is perfect for its price.
Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025
ibis Styles Canberra
Good
Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025
QT Canberra
QT is a revamped Rydges Eaglehawk. The rooms and modernised and comfortable although our bathroom was showing signs of mould in the shower (that really just needed to be cleaned properly), Dyson hairdryers in-room was a nice touch as hotel hair dryers are usually rubbish. We had a room right right ...
Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025
Hotel Realm
Such a beautiful hotel … love staying here
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025
Abode Woden
Really nice accommodations! With a fully self-contained studio apartment, I had everything I needed including kitchenette and laundry. At a great price, too! Staff went over and above to be kind and helpful. Parking was convenient, right across the road - and because I stayed over the weekend, ...
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025
Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt
Excellent stay and amazing facilities Staff members outstanding
Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Torrens
Phillip
Well-liked for its shopping and restaurants, you might stop by Canberra Nature Park and Isaacs Ridge Nature Reserve while you're exploring Phillip and the surrounding neighborhoods.
Garran
When in Garran, you can plan a visit to Canberra Nature Park and Royal Australian Mint, 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.
Narrabundah
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Narrabundah and you might want to plan a stop by Manuka Oval and Manuka Shopping Centre while you're in the area.
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 Lake Burley Griffin or The Cusack Centre.
Torrens
- Parliament House
- Canberra Centre
- Australian National University
- Australian War Memorial
- National Zoo and Aquarium
- Questacon
- National Museum of Australia
- National Gallery of Australia
- Old Parliament House
- Telstra Tower
- Manuka Shopping Centre
- National Dinosaur Museum
- Royal Australian Mint
- National Capital Exhibition
- National Library of Australia
- National Archives of Australia
