Ainslie
Canberra
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 artefacts, learn about the country’s colonial past, and see maps, vehicles, weapons and jewellery.
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
Ultimate Museum Experience | Dine + Tour + Shop (1pm daily)
Ultimate Museum Experience | Tour + Dine + Shop (10am daily)
Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation
Top hotels in Ainslie
Tall Trees Ainslie Motel
The Tall Trees motel in Ainslee is a hidden little gem close to Dickson (and the tram) It's a old, safe and quiet suburb with lots of greenery (plants, trees, green grass, well maintained properties). The staff are amazing, the facilities are great and they're renovating to make it even better. It's ...
Reviewed on Dec 22, 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
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Old property but good for a quick stop over, good value and nice staff.
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025
Hotel Realm
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Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025
Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt
Clean room, quiet, fast check-in and check-out
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025
QT Canberra
QT is a revamped Rydges Eaglehawk. The rooms and modernised and comfortable although our bathroom was showing signs of mould in the shower (that really just needed to be cleaned properly), Dyson hairdryers in-room was a nice touch as hotel hair dryers are usually rubbish. We had a room right right ...
Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ainslie
Dickson
Dickson is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Dickson Shops, a top attraction in the neighborhood.
Braddon
Abundant dining options and relaxing spas are well-reviewed features of Braddon. Make a stop by top sights like Canberra Contemporary Art Space while you're exploring the area.
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.
Canberra City Centre
The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Canberra City Centre. A stop by Canberra Museum and Gallery or Canberra Theatre Centre might round out your trip.
City East
While visiting City East, you might make a stop by sights like Civic Square and Canberra Theatre Centre.
Watson
Watson is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mount Majura Nature Reserve and Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve.
