The Best Hotels Closest to National Museum of Australia in Canberra for 2026

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A modern multi-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

A modern kitchen with a large window, stainless steel appliances, and white cabinetry.

A modern building with multiple balconies, a paved walkway, and landscaped areas with shrubs.

A glass railing overlooking a reflective pool with trees in the background.

1. Knightsbridge Canberra

Kingston, 3.2 km from National Museum of Australia

LEANNE

￥18,007

￥19,808 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A dining table with a three-tiered dessert stand, a glass of champagne, and a vase with flowers.

A well-maintained garden with outdoor seating and a large tree in the center.

A hotel with a well-manicured garden, a clear sky, and flags on top.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a lifebuoy, and a view of the outside.

2. Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt

Capital Hill, 0.9 km from National Museum of Australia

Linda

￥24,288

￥26,717 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern indoor space with a glass facade, a central tree with lights, and seating areas.

A modern lobby with a sofa, armchairs, and a patterned rug.

The exterior of the Avenue Hotel with a prominent illuminated sign, a glass entrance, and a well-maintained hedge in front.

A bar area with wooden tables and stools, a counter with a barista, and hanging plants.

3. Avenue Hotel Canberra

Braddon, 2.2 km from National Museum of Australia

Mark

￥17,564

￥19,320 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A modern interior with a reception desk, large windows, and a bamboo wall.

A modern living room with a sofa, a small round table, a TV mounted on the wall, and large windows with sheer curtains.

A modern lobby with a high ceiling, a large abstract artwork, and a seating area with sofas and armchairs.

4. A by Adina Canberra

City East, 1.4 km from National Museum of Australia

Tiana

￥21,708

￥23,879 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A modern interior with a staircase, a sofa, and a table.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. Large windows offer a view of the city.

A spacious lobby with a modern chandelier, seating area, and large windows.

An indoor swimming pool with a modern design, including a geometric ceiling and a wooden floor.

5. Meriton Suites Canberra

City East, 1.6 km from National Museum of Australia

Van

￥19,570

￥21,527 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A modern building with a large sign reading "QUEST" above the entrance.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a desk with a computer.

A balcony with two white chairs and a small round table, a concrete wall with a metal mesh design, and a view of modern buildings in the background.

A modern hotel room with a kitchen, a dining area, and a bed.

6. Quest Canberra City Walk

City East, 1.7 km from National Museum of Australia

"Excellent location! Very central, walking distance to many restaurants, coffee shops and shopping centre. Apartment is squeaky clean and has everything you could possibly need for comfortable stay, including fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, dryer, beautiful living room and dining area with huge TV in both living room and bedroom. If you're looking for place to stay in Canberra, look no further. Quest Canberra is a real gem"

Marijana

￥14,954

￥16,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern interior with a central circular seating area, a large black pillar, and wooden stools around the seating.

A modern room with a large window, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the city and mountains.

A bed with a view of a cityscape through a window.

A modern lounge area with a long counter, multiple seating options including sofas and armchairs, and large windows offering a city view.

7. Little National Hotel Canberra

Barton, 2.3 km from National Museum of Australia

Zachary

￥16,124

￥17,736 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern indoor pool area with a view of a tall building through glass panels.

A modern indoor venue with a central aisle, black chairs, and floral arrangements.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor and walls, surrounded by glass railings and illuminated pillars.

A modern building with a central courtyard, featuring a wooden deck and a glass entrance.

8. Midnight Hotel, Autograph Collection

Braddon, 2.4 km from National Museum of Australia

David

￥19,872

￥21,859 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern multi-story building with large windows and a central courtyard.

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a coffee maker, and a plant on a shelf.

9. The Sebel Canberra Campbell

2.1 km from National Museum of Australia

Nathan

￥17,462

￥19,208 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A restaurant with outdoor seating, large windows, and potted plants.

An outdoor patio with white tables and chairs, surrounded by hedges and trees, and string lights overhead.

A lobby with a sofa, two armchairs, a patterned rug, and a staircase.

A cozy lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bookshelf filled with decorative items.

10. Hotel Kurrajong Canberra

Barton, 2 km from National Museum of Australia

Urai

￥18,853

￥20,739 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern lounge area with a sofa and chairs, a view of the city, and hanging plants.

An indoor dining area with a glass railing, tables, and chairs, overlooking a scenic view.

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by a stone wall and large windows.

A lobby with a grand piano, blue seating, marble flooring, and a chandelier.

11. Canberra Rex Hotel

Braddon, 3 km from National Museum of Australia

Ken

￥16,294

￥17,923 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern lobby with a marble floor, a central seating area with chairs, a unique pendant light, and a reception desk with a computer.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

A dog in front of a building with a sign that reads "THE SEBEL".

12. The Sebel Canberra Civic

City East, 1.6 km from National Museum of Australia

James

￥16,218

￥17,840 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious lobby with leather seating, a central wooden door, and a high ceiling with skylights.

A spacious indoor area with a wooden table in the foreground, high ceilings, and a glass railing in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with a high ceiling, glass railings, and multiple seating areas.

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a book titled "THIS IS CANBERRA," and a patterned throw blanket.

13. Madison Capital Executive Apartments

Braddon, 2.6 km from National Museum of Australia

John

￥11,997

￥13,253 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious lobby with wooden flooring, modern seating, and a unique ceiling design.

An outdoor patio area with a modern design, featuring a tiered planter wall with greenery, comfortable seating, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A staircase made of wooden planks with metal railings, leading to a higher floor.

A modern bar area with a wooden floor, bar counter, and seating area with sofas and tables.

14. Ovolo Canberra, a Wyndham Hotel

0.9 km from National Museum of Australia

Sarah

￥19,927

￥21,920 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious atrium with multiple levels, large windows, and a central seating area with sofas and tables.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, patterned cushions, a round coffee table with breakfast items, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A multi-level hotel atrium with a glass facade, multiple floors, and a variety of seating areas.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering views of the cityscape.

15. Crowne Plaza Canberra by IHG

City East, 1.7 km from National Museum of Australia

Hasan

￥17,664

￥19,430 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel with a well-lit entrance, a covered outdoor seating area, and a landscaped garden.

A hotel room with two beds, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a counter with various items.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a large window, and a green hanging light fixture.

16. Forrest Hotel and Apartments

2.6 km from National Museum of Australia

Ash

￥11,441

￥12,585 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A rooftop lounge with sun loungers, wooden beams, and a view of a brick building.

A modern hotel room with a seating area featuring two armchairs and a sofa, a large window, and a built-in shelving unit.

A reception desk with two laptops, a vase with flowers, and a view of a building through a window.

A spacious room with a wooden floor, multiple yoga mats, a bench, and a mirrored wall with a ballet barre.

17. Brassey Hotel

Barton, 2.5 km from National Museum of Australia

david

￥14,417

￥15,859 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel lobby with orange seating, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view.

A rooftop swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by modern buildings.

A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, a parking garage, and a sign indicating 24-hour service.

A hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom, a TV, and a sliding door closet.

18. Adina Serviced Apartments Canberra James Court

Braddon, 2.1 km from National Museum of Australia

karen

￥16,961

￥18,657 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A table set for a tea service with a view of a lake and buildings in the background.

A modern lobby with a curved staircase, a seating area with sofas and a round table, and a large illuminated 'OT' sign.

A high-rise hotel with multiple balconies, a landscaped entrance area, and a clear sky.

A table set for a meal with floral centerpieces, candles, and clear glassware.

19. QT Canberra

1.1 km from National Museum of Australia

Kim

￥15,611

￥17,172 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a large umbrella, and a tree.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk labeled 'Peppers Gallery Hotel,' a large window, and a sculpture.

A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a glass facade, potted plants, and a sign for the Gallery Hotel.

A hotel room with a large bed, a window with a view, a nightstand, and a chair.

20. Peppers Gallery Hotel Canberra

0.9 km from National Museum of Australia

MASAYA

￥16,158

￥17,774 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Compare popular hotels close to National Museum of Australia

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Knightsbridge Canberra	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Avenue Hotel Canberra	9.4 Exceptional 1,008 reviews	View
A by Adina Canberra	9.4 Exceptional 493 reviews	View
Meriton Suites Canberra	9.2 Wonderful 560 reviews	View

Top National Museum of Australia Hotel Reviews

Avenue Hotel Canberra

10/10 Excellent

"i have stayed here many times and the quality of service and the standard of cleanliness is very good. Staff are friendly and helpful. It is a well located and comfortable property."

Burbury Hotel & Apartments

8/10 Good

"Check-in staff very friendly, great location close to many cafes/bars/restaurants. Parking easy at $20.00 per night. The only negative was that I did request a light filled room, but got what felt like the darkest room in the whole apartment block."

Nesuto Canberra

8/10 Good

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Hotel Realm

8/10 Good

"Friendly staff and nice balcony"

Ovolo Canberra, a Wyndham Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"It’s the perfect location for a visit to Floriade"

Meriton Suites Canberra

10/10 Excellent

"Great city centre location. We were travelling as three adults. The two-bedroom apartment is a generous size. Gym and pool outstanding. Easy walk or Uber to everything."

Novotel Canberra

8/10 Good

"The location was very good and the staff very helpful. Our first room was a balcony but we found it noisy so asked the lady at the front desk and she moved us to a quieter room and we appreciated her help!"

Quest Canberra City Walk

10/10 Excellent

Peppers Gallery Hotel Canberra

8/10 Good

"Great location for access to Australian National University and walking distance from Canberra Bus Interchange. Comfortable and quiet location but undergoing renovations so limited access to food/dining in immediate vicinity. Lovely walks around the lake and parkland."

Other attractions near National Museum of Australia

A vibrant flower garden with a Ferris wheel in the background.

Commonwealth Park

9.0/10 (372 reviews)

After visiting Commonwealth Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Canberra. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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A building with a sign reading "Treasures Gallery" and a fountain in front.

National Library of Australia

9.2/10 (224 reviews)

Explore the collections of Australia’s biggest reference library to find books from all over the world, early European maps and documents from the first explorers.

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A modern bridge with a unique triangular design, surrounded by lush greenery and hills in the background.

National Capital Exhibition

See the fascinating history of Canberra laid out for you through engaging and interactive exhibits in this modern, family-friendly museum.

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Questacon

9.2/10 (503 reviews)

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

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RG Menzies Walk Trailhead

You can take time to visit RG Menzies Walk Trailhead during your travels to Canberra. Make time to visit the shops and monuments while you're in the area.

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Albert Hall

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Albert Hall, a storied theater in Canberra. Experience the acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Canberra and Region Visitors Centre

9.0/10 (4 reviews)

After visiting Canberra and Region Visitors Centre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Canberra. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene in this family-friendly area.

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National Film & Sound Archive

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at National Film & Sound Archive during your travels in Canberra. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around National Museum of Australia?

National Museum of Australia is located in a welcoming area of Canberra known for its beautiful lakeside setting and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 76 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to National Museum of Australia?

Meriton Suites Canberra is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this aparthotel offers an indoor pool and in-room kitchens. It's located just a short 1 mi (1.6 km) from National Museum of Australia. Other good options within a short distance include QT Canberra and Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt.

How many hotels will I find near National Museum of Australia?

Expedia has 76 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from National Museum of Australia.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near National Museum of Australia, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals near National Museum of Australia.

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What can I see and do near National Museum of Australia?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at National Capital Exhibition, Questacon, or Old Parliament House. Blundells' Cottage, Albert Hall, and Calthorpes' House are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. Spend some time wandering around Commonwealth Park, City Hill, and Glebe Park.

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Our top choices for National Museum of Australia hotels

1. Knightsbridge Canberra

2. Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt

3. Avenue Hotel Canberra

4. A by Adina Canberra

5. Meriton Suites Canberra

6. Quest Canberra City Walk

7. Little National Hotel Canberra

8. Midnight Hotel, Autograph Collection

9. The Sebel Canberra Campbell

10. Hotel Kurrajong Canberra

11. Canberra Rex Hotel

12. The Sebel Canberra Civic

13. Madison Capital Executive Apartments

14. Ovolo Canberra, a Wyndham Hotel

15. Crowne Plaza Canberra by IHG

16. Forrest Hotel and Apartments

17. Brassey Hotel

18. Adina Serviced Apartments Canberra James Court

19. QT Canberra

20. Peppers Gallery Hotel Canberra

Compare popular hotels close to National Museum of Australia

Top National Museum of Australia Hotel Reviews

Avenue Hotel Canberra

Burbury Hotel & Apartments

Nesuto Canberra

Hotel Realm

Ovolo Canberra, a Wyndham Hotel

Meriton Suites Canberra

Novotel Canberra

Quest Canberra City Walk

Peppers Gallery Hotel Canberra

Other attractions near National Museum of Australia

Commonwealth Park

National Library of Australia

National Capital Exhibition

Questacon

RG Menzies Walk Trailhead

Albert Hall

Canberra and Region Visitors Centre

National Film & Sound Archive

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