Australian Capital Territory · City guide

Where to Stay in Canberra: Hotels & Accommodation

We've mapped 437 places to stay in Canberra with at least 10 guest reviews: 94 hotels, motels and apartment hotels, 340 holiday homes and apartments and 3 holiday parks. Pavilion On Northbourne is the most reviewed, about 2.5 km from the centre of Canberra.

437places to stay mapped
346list free parking
8.4average guest rating

Quick picks in Canberra

Four starting points, each chosen by a rule you can check.

Where to stay in Canberra: the areas

Each area page lists every stay with walking times, parking and Good for / Not for.

Canberra areas compared

Median distance is the straight-line distance from each stay to the centre.

AreaStaysHotel-styleMedian to centreFree parkingFamily roomsAvg rating
CBD / city centre195260.5 km71%428.4
Kingston5284 km88%98.6
Belconnen2747 km81%88.5
Gungahlin11211 km100%38.8

Map of the most reviewed stays in Canberra

60 stays on the map. The map loads only when you ask for it.

Prefer a list? Every stay on the map is in the table and cards on this page. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Compare places to stay in Canberra

Filter by area, type, distance, parking, rating or facilities. Click a column to sort.

123 of 123 stays match
Comparison of places to stay; use the filters in the header row.
Stay AreaTypeTo centreParkingRating Reviews Facilities BookPrices
CanberraHotel2.5 kmFree8.2 7.9k+ PoolFamily roomsRestaurant Check prices for Pavilion On Northbourne on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BartonHotel4 kmFree7.8 6.1k+ Family roomsRestaurant Check prices for Forrest Hotel & Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CityServiced apartment20 min walkFree7.8 6k+ KitchenFamily roomsEV charging Check prices for Madison Capital Executive Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CityServiced apartment10 min walkListed8.9 4.4k+ PoolEV chargingSpa facilities Check prices for Meriton Suites Canberra on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CanberraHotel6.5 kmFree7.0 5.1k+ PoolFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for ibis Styles Canberra on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingstonServiced apartment5 kmFree8.6 3.6k+ PoolEV chargingAccessible Check prices for Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Canberra AirportHotel6 kmListed8.6 3.5k+ Family roomsAccessibleRestaurant Check prices for Vibe Hotel Canberra on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BartonHotel4 kmListed7.6 3.6k+ PoolFamily roomsSpa facilities Check prices for Rydges Canberra on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CityHotel10 min walkListed8.0 3.4k+ PoolFamily roomsEV charging Check prices for Crowne Plaza Canberra by IHG on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BelconnenHotel7 kmListed8.6 3k+ PoolPets allowedKitchen Check prices for Abode Belconnen on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BelconnenHoliday park3.5 kmFree8.0 3.2k+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Alivio Tourist Park Canberra on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CityServiced apartment<5 min walkListed8.9 2.7k+ Family roomsAccessible Check prices for A by Adina Canberra on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BartonHotel2 kmListed8.8 2.6k+ PoolFamily roomsEV charging Check prices for Hyatt Hotel Canberra - A Park Hyatt Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CityHotel10 min walkListed7.7 2.8k+ Family roomsAccessibleRestaurant Check prices for QT Canberra on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CanberraHotel8 kmListed8.2 2.6k+ Pets allowedFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for Abode Woden on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CanberraMotel3 kmFree7.6 2.8k+ Family roomsAccessible Check prices for Tall Trees Ainslie Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BartonHotel3 kmListed8.5 2.4k+ Family roomsEV chargingAccessible Check prices for Hotel Kurrajong Canberra on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CityHotel10 min walkListed7.1 2.9k+ PoolFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for Novotel Canberra on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BartonHotel3.5 kmnot listed8.7 2.3k+ Spa facilities Check prices for Burbury Hotel & Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CityHotel15 min walkListed8.8 2.2k+ Family roomsEV chargingRestaurant Check prices for Avenue Hotel Canberra on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingstonServiced apartment4 kmFree8.8 2.2k+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Pinnacle Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CanberraHotel7 kmListed6.5 2.9k+ Pets allowedFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for ibis Budget Canberra on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CanberraServiced apartment2.5 kmListed7.8 2.4k+ Family roomsAccessible Check prices for Quest Canberra Dickson on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CanberraHotel2 kmListed9.0 2k+ Family roomsEV chargingAccessible Check prices for Deco Hotel Canberra on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CityHotel20 min walkListed7.8 2.2k+ Pets allowedFamily roomsEV charging Check prices for Mercure Canberra on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BartonHotel3.5 kmListed8.8 1.9k+ Accessible Check prices for Little National Hotel Canberra on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingstonHotel4 kmFree9.0 1.9k+ Pool Check prices for Knightsbridge Canberra on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CityHotel25 min walkFree8.5 2k+ PoolAccessibleRestaurant Check prices for Canberra Rex Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CanberraHotel7 kmFree8.0 2.1k+ PoolRestaurant Check prices for Garden City Hotel, Best Western Signature Collection on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CanberraHotel11 kmFree6.7 2.5k+ PoolFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for ibis Styles Canberra Eagle Hawk on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CityHotel<5 min walkListed8.4 2k+ Pets allowedFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for The Sebel Canberra Civic on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BelconnenHotel7 kmListed8.8 1.9k+ EV chargingAccessibleRestaurant Check prices for Mercure Canberra Belconnen on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BartonHotel3.5 kmFree8.6 1.9k+ Family roomsSpa facilitiesAccessible Check prices for Brassey Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BartonHotel3.5 kmListed8.9 1.7k+ PoolFamily roomsEV charging Check prices for Hotel Realm on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CanberraHotel3.5 kmFree8.4 1.7k+ Family roomsAccessibleRestaurant Check prices for Quality Hotel Dickson on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingstonHotel4.5 kmListed9.0 1.6k+ Family roomsEV chargingAccessible Check prices for East Hotel and Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
GungahlinServiced apartment11 kmFree8.5 1.7k+ Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Abode Gungahlin on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CityServiced apartment10 min walkListed7.5 1.8k+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Adina Serviced Apartments Canberra James Court on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CanberraHotel6.5 kmFree8.2 1.6k+ Restaurant Check prices for Statesman Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CityServiced apartment<5 min walkListed8.9 1.4k+ Family roomsAccessible Check prices for Quest Canberra City Walk on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CanberraServiced apartment7 kmListed8.1 1.6k+ Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Punthill Narrabundah on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CityHotel15 min walkListed8.9 1.4k+ PoolSpa facilitiesAccessible Check prices for Midnight Hotel, Autograph Collection on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
QueanbeyanMotel13 kmFree7.7 1.5k+ Pets allowedFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for Grand Manor Motor Inn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingstonServiced apartment4.5 kmListed8.6 1.3k+ PoolFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for Manuka Park Serviced Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CanberraServiced apartment2 kmnot listed7.9 1.4k+ AccessibleRestaurant Check prices for Mantra MacArthur Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BelconnenServiced apartment9 kmFree7.3 1.4k+ Family roomsAccessible Check prices for Belconnen Way Hotel & Serviced Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CityServiced apartment<5 min walkListed7.9 1.2k+ PoolKitchenSpa facilities Check prices for Nesuto Canberra on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CityHotel30 min walkFree7.6 1.3k+ Family rooms Check prices for Canberra Accommodation Centre on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingstonHotel4 kmListed8.4 1.1k+ Pets allowedAccessibleRestaurant Check prices for Abode Kingston on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CanberraHotel16.5 kmListed7.3 1.2k+ Pets allowedFamily rooms Check prices for Abode Tuggeranong on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CanberraHotel25 min walknot listed8.5 1k+ Pets allowedAccessible Check prices for The Sebel Canberra Campbell on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CityServiced apartment15 min walknot listed7.9 1k+ Restaurant Check prices for Ovolo Canberra, a Wyndham Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
QueanbeyanMotel11.5 kmFree8.5 970+ Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Queanbeyan Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CanberraHotel11 kmFree8.0 980+ Family roomsAccessible Check prices for Leumeah Lodge on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CanberraHotel8 kmListed8.1 900+ Pets allowedKitchenAccessible Check prices for Abode Phillip on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CityServiced apartment15 min walkListed7.8 910+ Pets allowedFamily roomsSpa facilities Check prices for Mantra on Northbourne on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CityHotel<5 min walknot listed8.0 850+ Family roomsAccessible Check prices for Little Drifter Canberra on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CityServiced apartment10 min walkListed7.9 840+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for BreakFree Capital Tower Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CanberraHotel4 kmFree7.6 860+ PoolFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for Best Western Plus Canberra Central Apartments Official on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CanberraMotel3.5 kmFree7.5 860+ Check prices for Canberra Lyneham Motor Inn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CanberraServiced apartment16.5 kmListed8.9 720+ KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Punthill Tuggeranong on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
QueanbeyanMotel13 kmFree8.4 720+ Pets allowedFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for Golden Age Motor Inn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
QueanbeyanMotel11.5 kmFree7.6 760+ Family rooms Check prices for Crest Motor Inn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingstonServiced apartment4 kmListed8.1 700+ PoolFamily roomsSpa facilities Check prices for Kingston Gardens Serviced Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
QueanbeyanHotel12 kmFree7.6 730+ PoolFamily roomsRestaurant Check prices for BreakFree Queanbeyan on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingstonServiced apartment4.5 kmFree8.1 670+ KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Oxley Court Serviced Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CityServiced apartment<5 min walkListed8.4 640+ Family roomsAccessible Check prices for Quest Canberra on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CanberraServiced apartment6.5 kmFree7.2 740+ Pets allowedKitchen Check prices for Canberra Holiday Village on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
QueanbeyanMotel12 kmFree8.8 600+ Family roomsEV chargingAccessible Check prices for Hamilton's Queanbeyan Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
QueanbeyanMotel12.5 kmFree8.3 610+ Pets allowedFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for River Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
QueanbeyanHoliday park12.5 kmFree7.8 630+ PoolFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for Crestview Tourist Park on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CanberraServiced apartment11.5 kmFree8.7 530+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Eaglehawk Park Canberra on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BelconnenServiced apartment6.5 kmListed8.1 530+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for 1 Bedroom Winter Garden on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CanberraHotel8 kmFree6.8 620+ PoolFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for Sundown Villas on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CityServiced apartment10 min walkListed7.5 530+ Accessible Check prices for Peppers Gallery Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
QueanbeyanHotel12 kmFree8.2 450+ Family rooms Check prices for Canberra Ave Villas on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CanberraHoliday park12.5 kmFree7.9 450+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Capital Country Holiday Park on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CityServiced apartment15 min walkFree8.7 350+ Pets allowedFamily rooms Check prices for Founders Lane Apartments by Urban Rest on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
QueanbeyanMotel12 kmFree7.9 350+ KitchenFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for Parkway Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
QueanbeyanMotel12.5 kmFree8.5 300+ Family rooms Check prices for Mid City Motor Inn Queanbeyan on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CanberraMotel6 kmFree8.8 280+ Family rooms Check prices for Canberra Park Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
GungahlinHotel11 kmFree9.0 270+ Check prices for Sweet Home by the Golf Course on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CanberraApartment3.5 kmFree9.4 230+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Lux 2 Bed 2 Bath Secure Parking Apartment in the Heart of Dickson, Canberra on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
QueanbeyanMotel12 kmFree8.1 270+ Family rooms Check prices for Olympia Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
QueanbeyanMotel12 kmFree7.9 260+ Family rooms Check prices for Motel Margeurita on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
QueanbeyanHotel11.5 kmFree8.0 250+ Family roomsRestaurant Check prices for Hotel Queanbeyan Canberra on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CityApartment15 min walkFree7.0 280+ Pets allowedKitchenRestaurant Check prices for Nishi Holiday Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CityHotel15 min walkFree8.5 220+ Check prices for Palko - Luxury In the City on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
QueanbeyanMotel13 kmFree8.6 190+ Family rooms Check prices for Rainbow Motel Queanbeyan on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CityHotel15 min walkFree8.6 190+ Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Inn Central Townhouse at Canberra on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CityHoliday home15 min walkFree8.8 180+ Kitchen Check prices for Palko - Oasis in the City on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BraddonApartment2 kmFree9.5 170+ Kitchen Check prices for Green Rooms Braddon - Designer Micro Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CityApartment15 min walknot listed9.6 150+ PoolSpa facilitiesRestaurant Check prices for Midnight Luxe 2BR 2Bath Apartment 408 in the heart of Braddon Pool Sauna L4 Views Secure Parking Wine WiFi on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CanberraApartment2.5 kmFree9.2 160+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for The Hamptons -Coastal Luxe Dual Suite - 2 Bed 2 Bath, Rooftop Pool & Free Parking on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CanberraHotel5.5 kmFree9.6 150+ PoolFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for Jamala Wildlife Lodge on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KambahHotel13 kmFree7.7 180+ Check prices for Kambah Inn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CanberraApartment3.5 kmFree8.2 160+ Kitchen Check prices for Brand New 2B2B Apt (City, Chinatown, free Parking) on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CityHoliday home10 min walknot listed8.4 140+ Kitchen Check prices for 3 BRs topfloor view@Heart of Canberra free parking on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CityApartment15 min walkFree9.7 120+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Midnight Luxe 2BR 2Bath Apartment 507 in the heart of Braddon L5 Views Pool Sauna Gym Wifi on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CityApartment15 min walkListed9.6 110+ PoolKitchenSpa facilities Check prices for Midnight Luxe 1BR Apartment in the heart of Braddon Views from L7 Pool Sauna Gym Secure Parking Wifi Wine on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
QueanbeyanMotel10.5 kmFree7.7 140+ PoolFamily roomsRestaurant Check prices for Country Plaza Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BelconnenCottage or cabin6.5 kmFree9.3 120+ KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for The Cook Cottage on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CityHoliday home15 min walkFree8.7 120+ Family rooms Check prices for Home@Braddon on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
HallHotel15 kmFree8.7 120+ Pets allowedKitchen Check prices for Cosy Secure comfortable for two in Canberra on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CityApartment<5 min walkListed8.1 130+ Kitchen Check prices for Dana-Cozy Apartment with Shared Entry in the City on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CityHoliday home15 min walkFree8.1 130+ Pets allowedAccessible Check prices for 2 Bedroom 2 bath 1 Car on Lonsdale Street on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CityHoliday home15 min walkFree9.6 110+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Midnight Luxe 2BR 2Bath 2Car 528 in the heart of Braddon Pool Sauna Gym Secure Parking Wifi Wine on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CityApartment15 min walkFree8.3 120+ PoolKitchen Check prices for A Wabi-Sabi Style Apartment at City on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
GungahlinHoliday home11 kmFree9.3 110+ Check prices for Sweet Holiday Home by the Golf Course on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CityHoliday home15 min walkFree9.6 100+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Midnight Luxe 2BR 2Bath 2Car 230 in the heart of Braddon Pool Gym Sauna on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingstonApartment4 kmFree8.6 110+ Kitchen Check prices for Griffin Apartments Kingston on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Weston CreekApartment11.5 kmFree9.7 100+ PoolKitchen Check prices for Guest Suite in Duffy with Pool View on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CityApartment20 min walkFree9.1 100+ PoolKitchenSpa facilities Check prices for New & Modern Loft 1bd w/Pool&Gym on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CityHoliday home<5 min walkFree8.7 100+ Pets allowedKitchenAccessible Check prices for 2 BR family business friendly CBD ANU on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CityApartment15 min walkFree7.8 110+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Splendid 2bd 1bth 1csp Apt - Superb CBD Location on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CityApartment<5 min walkListed7.8 110+ KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Dana-Central Apartment with Mount Ainslie Views on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CityApartment15 min walkFree8.6 100+ Kitchen Check prices for Modern 2 BR Apartment at City with Free Parking on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CityApartment<5 min walkListed7.1 100+ Kitchen Check prices for Dana-Ensuite in Central Shared Duplex Apartment on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
PhillipResort6.5 kmFree7.9 36 PoolPets allowedKitchen Check prices for Resort style home pool spa sauna on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
QueanbeyanHotel12.5 kmFree9.1 21 Family rooms Check prices for Tourist Hotel Queanbeyan on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CityHotel25 min walkFree8.5 18 Kitchen Check prices for 2-Storey Lumiere Townhouse with Private Courtyard - Hosted by Canstay on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CityHotel10 min walknot listed8.3 16 PoolPets allowedKitchen Check prices for 2B-1BR-1Car-Courtyard-CBD-Shops on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Weston CreekHotel9.5 kmFree9.1 14 Kitchen Check prices for Ground Level 1-Bed: Courtyard & Alfresco Dining on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)

The most reviewed stays in Canberra

Types of accommodation in Canberra

181apartments
153holiday homes
52hotels
26serviced apartments
15motels
6cottages and cabins
3holiday parks
1resorts

Stays near Canberra venues and stations

Practical: parking and getting to Canberra

Driving in and parking

Of the 195 stays in the Canberra CBD on our map, 138 list free parking and 178 list parking of any kind. Where parking isn't free, ask for the nightly rate when you book. Across all of Canberra, 346 of 437 stays list free parking.

Arriving by air

Most stays here are closest to Canberra Airport. The nearest on our map are Vibe Hotel Canberra (about 0.5 km), Garden Precinct 3BR, Walking distance to Airport - Hosted by Canstay (about 1 km) and Canberra Holiday Village (about 4 km). 0 stays list an airport shuttle; check times and cost with the property.

All airport hotels in Canberra

Is Canberra right for your trip?

Good for

  • Arriving by car (346 of 437 stays list free parking)
  • Families (130 stays list family rooms)
  • Self-catering (300 stays list a kitchen or kitchenette)
  • Travelling with a dog (63 stays allow pets)

Not for

  • One-night stays (most stays here are holiday homes and apartments, often with minimum stays)

Frequently asked questions

Which stays in Canberra have the highest guest rating?

Lux 2 Bed 2 Bath Secure Parking Apartment in the Heart of Dickson, Canberra has a guest rating of 9.4/10 from more than 230 reviews, the highest of the stays here with 200 or more reviews (checked October 2026). Midnight Luxe 2BR 2Bath Apartment 507 in the heart of Braddon L5 Views Pool Sauna Gym Wifi follows with 9.7/10.

Which stays in Canberra have free parking?

346 stays list free parking. The most reviewed are Pavilion On Northbourne, Forrest Hotel & Apartments and Madison Capital Executive Apartments.

Are there pet-friendly stays in Canberra?

Yes. 63 stays allow pets, including Abode Belconnen and Abode Woden. Check the conditions with the property before you book.

Which stays are closest to the centre of Canberra?

A by Adina Canberra (<5 min walk) and The Sebel Canberra Civic (<5 min walk) are the closest in this list to the centre of Canberra. Walking times are estimates; your route may be longer.

Where is the best area to stay in Canberra?

It depends on the trip. CBD / city centre has the most stays on our map. Compare the areas above on distance to the centre, parking and family rooms, then open the area page for the full list.

Last checked: October 2026. Ratings and review counts come from our booking partners.