Coombs
Canberra
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 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.
Things to do
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
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
Top hotels in Coombs
ibis Styles Canberra
The room was clean, amenities was good, but the staff was slow and the TV outdated.
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Great price quiet location
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Deco Hotel
Clean modern rooms, friendly staff and cheap drinks at happy hour from 4-6pm
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Rydges Canberra
Clean rooms, fresh air, showers clean and very quiet.
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025
The Sebel Canberra Civic
Nice hotel for an overnight stay. Only downside was parking availability but parking is validated at a location about 10 mins walk away.
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025
Pavilion on Northbourne
great room, great price
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Coombs
Yarralumla
Unique features of Yarralumla include the restaurants and art galleries. Make a stop by Royal Canberra Golf Club or Lake Burley Griffin while you're exploring the area.
Deakin
You'll enjoy the restaurants and monuments in Deakin. You might want to make time for a stop at Royal Australian Mint or Red Hill Nature Reserve.
Phillip
Well-liked for its shopping and restaurants, you might stop by Canberra Nature Park and Royal Australian Mint while you're exploring Phillip and the surrounding neighborhoods.
Forrest
Check out the restaurants, shopping, and forests while spending some time in Forrest. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighborhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Manuka Shopping Centre or Manuka Oval.
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.
Manuka
If you're spending some time in Manuka, Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval are top sights worth seeing.
