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A modern restaurant with a long counter, multiple dining tables, and a bar area.

A liquor store with shelves of alcohol, a barrel display, and a sign for 'Cellar Sales'.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a fire indicator panel, and a map on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a refrigerator.

1. Statesman Hotel

2.9 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Olympia

￥15,431

￥16,974 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern lobby with a central seating area, a staircase, and a reception desk.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a visible sign for 'East Hotel'.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a dining table.

A bar area with a variety of drinks and snacks on a round table.

2. East Hotel

6.5 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Cassie

￥20,934

￥23,027 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

A spacious lobby with a patterned carpet, a central seating area, and large windows allowing natural light.

A spacious lobby with a patterned carpet, a central round table with a plant, and a high ceiling with skylights.

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

3. Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt

Capital Hill, 5.2 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Linda

￥24,750

￥27,225 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel entrance with a black car parked in front.

A balcony with two wireframe chairs and a small round table, overlooking a cityscape with modern buildings.

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

A modern interior with a central circular seating area featuring a fire pit, surrounded by wooden stools.

4. Burbury Hotel & Apartments

Barton, 6 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Dan

￥17,430

￥19,173 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase.

A modern restaurant with round tables and yellow chairs, a fireplace, and large windows.

A modern balcony with a glass door, a sofa, and a dining table with chairs.

5. Deco Hotel

Braddon, 7.3 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Shalendra

￥15,944

￥17,538 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern hotel with a curved facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A circular seating area with a central fire feature, surrounded by a curved wall with a wooden finish.

A modern dining area with large windows, multiple tables, and chairs.

A multi-level atrium with circular seating areas and a central open space.

6. Vibe Hotel Canberra

Canberra Airport, 10.9 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Catherine

￥18,036

￥19,840 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A modern gym with exercise equipment, large windows, and a glass wall.

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

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

7. Knightsbridge Canberra

Kingston, 6.6 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Neehal

￥17,230

￥18,953 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern living room with a fireplace, sofas, a coffee table, and bookshelves.

A modern hotel room with a living area, kitchenette, and large windows offering a view.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel room with a dining table, sofa, and TV.

8. Punthill Tuggeranong

12.6 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Adrianne

￥16,934

￥18,627 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A breakfast buffet with various food items and a coffee machine.

A modern living room with orange sofas, a black coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A person walking a dog on a paved path leading to a building with a sign that reads "abode".

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a painting on the wall.

9. Abode Tuggeranong

12.7 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Marina

￥13,771

￥15,148 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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 grey sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a desk with a computer.

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

10. Quest Canberra City Walk

City East, 6.3 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

"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

￥15,673

￥17,240 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

An indoor dining area with wooden flooring, metal tables, and chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a leather couch and armchair, a small table, and a television.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel counters, hanging pendant lights, and a herringbone-patterned floor.

A grand staircase with a carpeted floor leading to an upper level.

11. Hotel Queanbeyan Canberra

Queanbeyan, 15.2 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Marcus

￥7,710

￥8,522 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

A modern outdoor patio with lounge chairs, a dining area, and a glass-enclosed kitchen.

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

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

12. Meriton Suites Canberra

City East, 6.3 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Van

￥15,531

￥17,084 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with two bottles, a chair, and a view of trees through the window.

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

13. Madison Capital Executive Apartments

Braddon, 6.7 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Lisa

￥11,813

￥12,994 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern lounge area with a central fire feature, seating arrangements, and large windows providing views of the outdoors.

A modern lobby with a central seating area, a staircase, and a patterned wall design.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a large window offering a city view, and a bookshelf with books and decorative items.

An outdoor seating area with a central fire feature, surrounded by tables and chairs.

14. Hotel Realm

Barton, 6 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Melissa

￥22,517

￥24,769 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

An indoor atrium with a central water feature, surrounded by various plants and seating areas.

A lobby with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A hotel entrance with a red canopy, a landscaped garden, and a signboard.

A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling, multiple levels, and a central atrium with plants.

15. Pavilion on Northbourne

Dickson, 7.6 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Luke

￥12,062

￥13,268 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 modern kitchen with built-in appliances, a dishwasher, and a washing machine.

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

16. Forrest Hotel and Apartments

5.6 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Ash

￥11,423

￥12,565 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel entrance with a covered driveway, a car parked in front, and a well-maintained garden area.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a staircase.

A bar area with a dark wood bar counter, multiple liquor bottles, and four bar stools.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple levels with railings, and a variety of seating options including sofas and chairs.

17. Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra

7.5 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Jinisha

￥16,062

￥17,668 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a small table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A white drawer with two mugs, a spoon, and a knife.

A kitchenette with a stainless steel sink, a toaster, a kettle, and a refrigerator.

A wooden pergola structure with a sign indicating 'Canberra Park Motel.'

18. Canberra Park Motel

11.2 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Sonny

￥14,457

￥16,158 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 14 - Nov 15

A modern restaurant with wooden tables and black chairs, a bar area, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern apartment hotel entrance with glass doors, a sign for 'Juliana House', and a staircase leading up to the entrance.

A clean, modern store with a wooden floor and glass display cases.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and bunk beds in the background.

19. Abode Woden

Phillip, 4.8 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Srey

￥14,830

￥16,313 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern restaurant interior with high ceilings, exposed ductwork, and a bar area.

A modern interior with a fireplace, a potted plant, and a magazine on a table.

A modern hotel lobby with blue armchairs, a black coffee table, and a large wall with the hotel's name.

A staircase with a geometric tile pattern and wooden steps, leading to a room with a modern design and pendant lighting.

20. Mantra MacArthur Canberra

7.4 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Laurence

￥12,690

￥13,959 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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Compare popular hotels close to National Zoo and Aquarium

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Statesman Hotel	8.6 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
East Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Burbury Hotel & Apartments	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Deco Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,073 reviews	View

Top National Zoo and Aquarium Hotel Reviews

ibis Styles Canberra

8/10 Good

"Staff were lovely and very helpful, pillows were a little too soft next time I’m bringing my own, dinner was good"

Statesman Hotel

8/10 Good

"Very dated rooms, smelt a bit musty but overall stay ok. Staff and Restaurant very good"

QT Canberra

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay loved the restaurant an friendly staff"

Ground Level 1-Bed: Courtyard & Alfresco Dining

10/10 Excellent

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Architectural Comfy 2B&2B suite with garden view close to lake & Shopping Centre

8/10 Good

"Good location. Close to local shops and CBD Parking is on another street and is a tight squeeze for big cars to park in the carport. Otherwise you park on the street. The ground unit is has a lot of light in the living area and is a reasonable size unit If any one is renting upstairs the sound proofing is not good. The host is very helpful, friendly and easy to communicate with. Overall a nice place to stay"

Peaceful Coombs Apartment for Families

10/10 Excellent

"Great location for visiting family."

Charming 4-Bed Getaway with Pool & Garden Oasis

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful property close to everything in Canberra. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the communication with the host was smooth as well."

A 5-Star Waterfront Home, Yarralumla

10/10 Excellent

"This is a home in a very nice neighborhood. The home is outstanding. The only problem that we had during our stay was that the heating didn’t seem to work very well, but the owners of the property came with space heaters for the property and it was taken care of promptly within a matter of hours. I would highly recommend this property to anyone who is looking to rent i"

Brilliant 3 bedroom home•garden views• garage parking•walking distance to lake

8/10 Good

"Very clean, although small for 6 people ( including a 4 year old), we had a pleasant 3 nights in quiet, leafy Yarralumla."

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A hilly landscape with a road, trees, and a distant tower.

National Arboretum Canberra

9.2/10 (230 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to National Arboretum Canberra during your trip to Canberra. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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A grassy field with kangaroos resting and a tree with autumn leaves in the background.

Weston Park

8.0/10 (6 reviews)

Weston Park is just one of the places to see in Canberra, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this romantic area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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A building with banners advertising a coin shop.

Royal Australian Mint

Visit the building where every single coin in the country is made, learn about the production process and browse through a huge collection of coins.

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Royal Canberra Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Canberra at Royal Canberra Golf Club. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art scene in this family-friendly area.

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Molonglo River Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Molonglo River Reserve, a lovely green space in Canberra.

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ACT Baha'i Centre

Find out about the history of Canberra when you spend time at ACT Baha'i Centre. Discover the acclaimed art scene and shops in this walkable area.

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Black Mountain Woodland Walk Trailhead

You can take time to visit Black Mountain Woodland Walk Trailhead during your travels to Canberra. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Aranda Snowgums

Explore the great outdoors at Aranda Snowgums, a lovely green space 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 Zoo and Aquarium?

National Zoo and Aquarium is located in a welcoming area of Canberra known for its major shopping area and popular art scene. You'll find 931 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near National Zoo and Aquarium?

Adjacent to National Zoo and Aquarium, Jamala Wildlife Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good options within a few miles include Statesman Hotel and Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt.

How many hotels can I expect to find near National Zoo and Aquarium?

Expedia has 931 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from National Zoo and Aquarium.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near National Zoo and Aquarium, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available near National Zoo and Aquarium.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near National Zoo and Aquarium?

To find more details about updating your stay near National Zoo and Aquarium or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near National Zoo and Aquarium?

National Museum of Australia, Old Parliament House, and Questacon feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Blundells' Cottage, Albert Hall, and Calthorpes' House are landmarks to visit in the area. You can wander around National Arboretum Canberra, Stromlo Forest Park, or Australian National Botanic Gardens if you want a dose of fresh air.

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Our top choices for National Zoo and Aquarium hotels

1. Statesman Hotel

2. East Hotel

3. Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt

4. Burbury Hotel & Apartments

5. Deco Hotel

6. Vibe Hotel Canberra

7. Knightsbridge Canberra

8. Punthill Tuggeranong

9. Abode Tuggeranong

10. Quest Canberra City Walk

11. Hotel Queanbeyan Canberra

12. Meriton Suites Canberra

13. Madison Capital Executive Apartments

14. Hotel Realm

15. Pavilion on Northbourne

16. Forrest Hotel and Apartments

17. Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra

18. Canberra Park Motel

19. Abode Woden

20. Mantra MacArthur Canberra

Compare popular hotels close to National Zoo and Aquarium

Top National Zoo and Aquarium Hotel Reviews

ibis Styles Canberra

Statesman Hotel

QT Canberra

Ground Level 1-Bed: Courtyard & Alfresco Dining

Architectural Comfy 2B&2B suite with garden view close to lake & Shopping Centre

Peaceful Coombs Apartment for Families

Charming 4-Bed Getaway with Pool & Garden Oasis

A 5-Star Waterfront Home, Yarralumla

Brilliant 3 bedroom home•garden views• garage parking•walking distance to lake

Other attractions near National Zoo and Aquarium

National Arboretum Canberra

Weston Park

Royal Australian Mint

Royal Canberra Golf Club

Molonglo River Reserve

ACT Baha'i Centre

Black Mountain Woodland Walk Trailhead

Aranda Snowgums

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