Popular places to visit
Parliament House
Admire the scale, architecture and artwork of the building where Australia’s politicians make the big decisions.
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.
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.
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
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Hotel Kurrajong Canberra
Ground floor room , nice size quiet.
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Burbury Hotel & Apartments
Clean room
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
Little National Hotel Canberra
Excellent room and setup
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Brassey Hotel
Beautiful location, excellent room, amazing staff
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025
ibis Styles Canberra
Our room was spacious and comfortable and there was a nice little pool. They have a great happy hour and dinner in the restaurant was a pleasant surprise. Our meal was generous, tasty and good value with plenty of variety on the menu if you don’t feel like going out. If you don’t have a car there’s ...
Reviewed on Dec 21, 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 Lake Burley Griffin or The Cusack Centre.
Manuka
If you're spending some time in Manuka, Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval are top sights worth seeing.
Griffith
Griffith is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval while in the area.
City East
While visiting City East, you might make a stop by sights like Civic Square and Canberra Theatre Centre.
