Popular places to visit
Parliament House
Admire the scale, architecture and artwork of the building where Australia’s politicians make the big decisions.
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.
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.
Things to do
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour
Canberra: Kangaroos and Koala Experience Tour
Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman
Barton Hotel Deals
Hotel Realm
Room was clean and functional. Restaurant in the hotel was so-so, price was reasonable
Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025
Hotel Kurrajong Canberra
Best steak I’ve had in a long time. Friendly staff and very quiet with a great atmosphere
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025
Burbury Hotel & Apartments
Good decor
Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025
Brassey Hotel
Everything was spotless
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Little National Hotel Canberra
Cute concept and the most comfortable bed ever! A few maintenance issues though.
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
ibis Styles Canberra
All staff with whom I had contact were friendly & helpful. My room was large & clean & for the most part quiet- any noise was from other inconsiderate guests- and annoying as that was, not the fault of the hotel. Airconditioning was efficient & in room tea & coffee was greatly appreciated. Room servicing ...
Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Barton
Parkes
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Parkes. You might want to make time for a stop at National Portrait Gallery or High Court of Australia.
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 The Cusack Centre or Lake Burley Griffin.
Manuka
If you're spending some time in Manuka, Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval are top sights worth seeing.
City East
While visiting City East, you might make a stop by sights like Civic Square and Canberra Theatre Centre.
Northern Canberra
Northern Canberra is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights in the area like Canberra Museum and Gallery and Civic Square.
