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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 modern living room with a flat-screen TV, wooden flooring, a grey sofa, and a kitchen area with a dining table and chairs.

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

Marc

￥14,406

￥15,846 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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

2. Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt

Capital Hill, 5.2 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Linda

￥23,009

￥25,310 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 hotel room with a large bed, a small side table, a TV, and a window with a city view.

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

3. Deco Hotel

Braddon, 7.3 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Shalendra

￥15,918

￥17,510 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A modern living room with a brick fireplace, a round coffee table, and a sofa with multiple cushions.

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

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

4. Hotel Queanbeyan Canberra

Queanbeyan, 15.2 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Marcus

￥7,117

￥7,882 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 with a flat roof, large windows, and a visible entrance.

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

5. Punthill Tuggeranong

12.6 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Johnson

￥15,126

￥16,639 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a built-in microwave, and a dining area with a dark table and chairs.

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

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

6. Burbury Hotel & Apartments

Barton, 6 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Dan

￥15,907

￥17,498 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

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

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a central fire feature, and a building with a glass facade and a balcony.

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

7. Abode Tuggeranong

12.7 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Marina

￥13,161

￥14,477 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

8. Knightsbridge Canberra

Kingston, 6.6 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

LEANNE

￥18,007

￥19,808 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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.

9. East Hotel

6.5 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Anne

￥19,472

￥21,420 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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 modern bar area with a circular bar, multiple seating options, and a unique ceiling design.

10. Vibe Hotel Canberra

Canberra Airport, 10.9 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Sarah-Jane

￥18,007

￥19,808 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

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

11. Madison Capital Executive Apartments

Braddon, 6.7 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

John

￥11,958

￥13,209 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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.

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

12. Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra

7.5 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Sandra

￥15,238

￥16,762 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, large windows offering a view of a lake and buildings, and a wooden ceiling with recessed lighting.

A modern multi-story building with large windows and a flat roof.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a floor lamp.

A hotel room with two beds, a large abstract painting, a round mirror, and a floor lamp.

13. Mercure Canberra Belconnen

Belconnen, 6.9 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

NAITIK

￥14,506

￥15,957 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

A multi-story hotel with balconies, outdoor seating, and a sign for the Canberra Park Motel.

14. Canberra Park Motel

11.2 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Sonny

￥15,986

￥17,679 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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.

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

15. Meriton Suites Canberra

City East, 6.3 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Van

￥19,507

￥21,458 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, and a coffee table.

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

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

16. Little National Hotel Canberra

Barton, 5.8 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Zachary

￥16,071

￥17,678 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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.

17. Avenue Hotel Canberra

Braddon, 6.4 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Mark

￥17,507

￥19,258 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

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

A modern lobby with a reception desk, a green armchair, a round coffee table, and a large pillar.

18. A by Adina Canberra

City East, 6.1 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Tiana

￥21,708

￥23,879 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern bedroom with a bed, two windows with blinds, a radiator, and a small wooden chair.

A modern meeting room with wooden tables and black chairs, featuring hanging plants on the walls.

A self-check-in area with a black mat, a wall-mounted shelf with a QR code, and a sign offering assistance.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, red seating, and a white counter.

19. Canberra Accommodation Centre

Braddon, 7.1 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Ankit

￥7,468

￥8,215 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

A modern building with a sign for the MacArthur Hotel.

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

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

20. Mantra MacArthur Canberra

7.4 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Laurence

￥13,505

￥14,856 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 1,004 reviews	View
Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Deco Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,078 reviews	View
Hotel Queanbeyan Canberra	8.4 Very good 219 reviews	View
Punthill Tuggeranong	9.6 Exceptional 122 reviews	View

Top National Zoo and Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Statesman Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"My best hotel room experience in a long time, well done Statesman."

Hotel Realm

8/10 Good

"Friendly staff and nice balcony"

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."

Abode Woden

8/10 Good

"This hotel is close to restaurants, movie cinemas and shopping centres. This hotel was only 10 min from most of the main attractions. Our only issue is there is no onsite parking. Its all offsite, using a paid parking lot across the road. Finding a spot was difficult."

Jamala Wildlife Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"This is a real bucket list experience. We chose the 1 night stay which included full board and a guided tour of the Zoo. We also did the additional Meerkat Experience at extra cost on our arrival day. We had a Lemur room and we could also see the lion enclosure from our room. The Zoo was amazing as was the food and drinks served - all top notch!"

Ground Level 1-Bed: Courtyard & Alfresco Dining

10/10 Excellent

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Canberra Accommodation Centre

10/10 Excellent

"I booked a double room without ensuite for myself. It was very comfortable and only a couple of doors from the bathroom and near the kitchenette, (microwave, toaster and jug and fridge). Large kitchen was down stairs. The bed was comfortable and the towels were new and large and fluffy..... such a treat. I never had to wait to use the bathroom and the facilities were kept very clean and tidy. I enjoyed my stay here and will return."

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."

Other attractions near National Zoo and Aquarium

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. Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt

3. Deco Hotel

4. Hotel Queanbeyan Canberra

5. Punthill Tuggeranong

6. Burbury Hotel & Apartments

7. Abode Tuggeranong

8. Knightsbridge Canberra

9. East Hotel

10. Vibe Hotel Canberra

11. Madison Capital Executive Apartments

12. Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra

13. Mercure Canberra Belconnen

14. Canberra Park Motel

15. Meriton Suites Canberra

16. Little National Hotel Canberra

17. Avenue Hotel Canberra

18. A by Adina Canberra

19. Canberra Accommodation Centre

20. Mantra MacArthur Canberra

Compare popular hotels close to National Zoo and Aquarium

Top National Zoo and Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Statesman Hotel

Hotel Realm

Meriton Suites Canberra

Abode Woden

Jamala Wildlife Lodge

Ground Level 1-Bed: Courtyard & Alfresco Dining

Canberra Accommodation Centre

Peaceful Coombs Apartment for Families

Charming 4-Bed Getaway with Pool & Garden Oasis

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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