Downer
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
Canberra Day Trip from Sydney
Personalised Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing in Canberra, with John
Pizza Paddle - Dinner Kayak Tour in Batemans Bay
Top hotels in Downer
ibis Styles Canberra
We only booked stay no food included, we had a pleasant stay . The gym needs some updates.public tolite needs to be serviced on weekends as there was no tolite paper
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
It was a nice and clean room
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
Deco Hotel
Lovely room. Very helpful staff
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
Rydges Canberra
Room was clean, beautiful hotel. Will definitely come back
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
The Sebel Canberra Civic
The room was spacious and very clean
Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025
Pavilion on Northbourne
Close to light rail
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downer
Dickson
Dickson is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Dickson Shops, a top attraction in the neighborhood.
Lyneham
Unique features of Lyneham include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Netball ACT or National Hockey Centre while you're exploring the area.
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.
