Garran
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
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 Garran
Deco Hotel
Clean room, easy check in and out
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
The facilities were so nice and area is peaceful. I booked the Forrest every month in the past winter till now. The things in the room were OK. I didn't use the AC.
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025
ibis Styles Canberra
The bed was comfortable will stay again
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025
The Sebel Canberra Civic
Reception not so welcoming. Room a/c fan noisy. Noises in the night.
Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025
Pavilion on Northbourne
Breakfast menu is too basic. Atrium decor very dated. But we will continue to choose this hotel for visits to the capital.
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
Rydges Canberra
Good
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Garran
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.
Manuka
If you're spending some time in Manuka, Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Narrabundah
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Narrabundah and you might want to plan a stop by Capital Public Golf Course and The Cusack Centre while you're in the area.
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 The Cusack Centre or Lake Burley Griffin.
Barton
Travelers come to Barton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Lake Burley Griffin and Merchant Navy Memorial while you're in town.
