Title: Visit Russell: 2026 Russell, Canberra Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Russell](https://expedia.com/Russell-Canberra-Hotels.0-n6215653-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Canberra](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Canberra.d6049663.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Canberra](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Canberra.d6049663.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Russell](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Russell.d6215653.Car-Rental-Guide)[Russell Vacations](https://expedia.com/Russell.d6215653.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Russell ## Canberra ## Visit Russell Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Canberra Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Canberra.dx6049663) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Parliament House which includes a sunset and an administrative buidling](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086767/b96d5378-5a5e-49ef-af8a-fd1c3cecd00c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Parliament House Admire the scale, architecture and artwork of the building where Australia’s politicians make the big decisions. [](https://expedia.com/Parliament-House-Capital-Hill.d6086767.Vacation-Attraction) ![Belconnen Town Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6215777/8618d26b-8f26-4930-b330-0f3f5be8f5c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Canberra Centre During your trip to Canberra, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Canberra Centre. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art scene in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/Canberra-Centre-Canberra-City-Centre.d6215777.Vacation-Attraction) ![The University of Melbourne with Old Arts Clock-tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086751/542ced9b-e815-4c03-924c-73b383d2b27e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Australian National University Explore the campus of Australian National University, during your travels in Canberra. Experience the acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/Australian-National-University-Acton.d6086751.Vacation-Attraction) ![Australian War Memorial showing a pond and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086755/4b8af4ce-c82a-4b1d-a3d8-8373a20a4d94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Australian War Memorial Wander the halls of this monument to learn about the battles fought by Australians, see military hardware and admire artworks. [](https://expedia.com/Australian-War-Memorial-Campbell.d6086755.Vacation-Attraction) ![National Gallery of Australia which includes interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086757/dead227d-84d3-4f97-992e-578d09788cd0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/National-Gallery-Of-Australia-Parkes.d6086757.Vacation-Attraction) ![Lake Burley Griffin at Dawn in Canberra, Shutterstock ID 1091125694, Purchase Order: SP-1860, Order Number: SP-1860 ANZ-18111, Client/Licensee: Wotif, Other: Taylor Hatch](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6336199/20b2eb1e-1250-4c85-8131-3f711ec600a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Lake-Burley-Griffin-Acton.d6336199.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Captain Cook Memorial Water Jet](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46520325/6286215b-baa3-4701-a94b-31c988706f3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Personalised Sightseeing in Canberra, with John $42 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/personalised-sightseeing-in-canberra.a46520325.activity-details) ![Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48439406/714471c7-7fcc-4a01-8b34-c8e48463ba46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines $48 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/guided-tree-ropes-course-experience-in-majura-pines.a48439406.activity-details) ![Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5127585/67a30955-1f70-49cb-b932-6606e4f59959.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage $45 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/spies-in-the-capital-women-in-espionage.a5127585.activity-details) ![Building + Architecture Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1404447/2ace564f-f24c-4724-a785-bb7322b688c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Building + Architecture Tour | 10am Daily $14 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/building-architecture-tour-10am-daily.a1404447.activity-details) ![AIS Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1245003/82f4faa9-be51-4f13-95fb-ba2cc7b14cf2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour $15 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/australian-institute-of-sport-the-ais-tour.a1245003.activity-details) ![Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman /w lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46298146/05b61418-8d88-418d-a3b4-86cc11d64143.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman /w lunch $152 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/half-day-canberra-winery-tour-to-murrumbateman-w-lunch.a46298146.activity-details) [See all activities in Canberra](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Canberra.d6049663.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Russell Hotel Deals ![Forrest Hotel and Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/179000/178917/86d686ed_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Forrest Hotel and Apartments 30 National Circuit Forrest ACT $62 nightly $69 total Feb 22 - Feb 23 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews) Good size room, recently renovated, clean and tidy, plenty of parking Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F22%2F2026&endDate=2%2F23%2F2026&selected=178917&PinnedHotelID=178917&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6215653) ![Avenue Hotel Canberra](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9080000/9071500/9071416/f5793b06_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Avenue Hotel Canberra 80 Northbourne Avenue Braddon ACT $91 nightly $100 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,010 reviews) Room Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026&selected=9071416&PinnedHotelID=9071416&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6215653) ![Novotel Canberra](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/426700/426686/b06056b4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Novotel Canberra 65 Northbourne Avenue Canberra ACT $101 nightly $112 total Feb 22 - Feb 23 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ... 7.2/10 Good! (1,006 reviews) Everything was good Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F22%2F2026&endDate=2%2F23%2F2026&selected=426686&PinnedHotelID=426686&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6215653) ![Pavilion on Northbourne](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12300/12204/3ffc8476_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pavilion on Northbourne 242 Northbourne Avenue Dickson ACT $75 nightly $82 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,168 reviews) All good, will stay again. Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026&selected=12204&PinnedHotelID=12204&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6215653) ![Hotel Realm](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1840000/1838000/1837940/0a9b28e9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Realm 18 National Circuit Barton ACT Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay $140 nightly $154 total Feb 21 - Feb 22 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the spacious ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) Great suite. Quiet, clean, exceptional staff. Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F21%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026&selected=1837940&PinnedHotelID=1837940&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6215653) ![Rydges Canberra](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7000/6937/70982c18_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Canberra Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit Forrest ACT $95 nightly $105 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ... 7.8/10 Good! (882 reviews) Clean room, friendly & professional staff, secure parking and quiet Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026&selected=6937&PinnedHotelID=6937&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6215653) [See all 1,088 properties in Russell](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F9%2F2026&endDate=2%2F10%2F2026®ionId=6215653) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Russell hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6215653&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[Feb 8 - Feb 9](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6215653&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6215653&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[Feb 9 - Feb 10](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6215653&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6215653&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026)[Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6215653&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026) --- ### Other neighborhoods around Russell ![National Portrait Gallery which includes art and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6316786/77c630f5-6fab-4a1c-bad6-805c6ef5fa75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Parkes You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Parkes. You might want to make time for a stop at National Portrait Gallery or Questacon. [](https://expedia.com/Canberra-Parkes.dx6131239) ![Autumnal landscape with colorful trees alley and Lake Burley Griffin the background. Bowen Park, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. Selective focus, shallow DOF](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180408/c2998211-b7f9-462c-bfcd-6489f2286672.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Barton Travelers come to Barton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Lake Burley Griffin and East Basin while you're in town. [](https://expedia.com/Canberra-Barton.dx180408) ![Kingston which includes modern architecture and a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180366/d826ee46-9958-423e-a87b-12803a5ca4c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Canberra-Kingston.dx180366) ![Everyone's read about Nassim Nicholas Taleb's book, Black swan, right? Well only few have seen one! Beautiful sunset on Canberra's lake. Nos that much visited by tourists, canberra is well worth it. it was a planned city, build from nothing at the beginning of the century. It is a cyclist paradise, with beautiful cycling lane away from traffic. Cycling round the lake can be a great weekend idea. Jogging or hiking round it can be a fantastic objective too. a bit of an oldy picture so sorry for the pixels! #Canberra #Australia #sunset #lifeatExpedia #cycling #Swan #hiking](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/786/2ff1aee9-7283-4364-85a4-226fb8020b1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### City East While visiting City East, you might make a stop by sights like Civic Square and Canberra Theatre Centre. [](https://expedia.com/Canberra-City-East.dx553248635976705735) ![Floriade NightFest showcased the amazing flora festival under a new light. #night #flora #ferriswheel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131239/27758e34-e092-41ba-ae9e-bc95ed658e39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Canberra-Northern-Canberra.dx6052178) ![Parliament House featuring an administrative buidling](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086767/74fdd431-ed30-4395-96e8-709b3474a615.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Capital Hill 4/5(24 area reviews) 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. 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