Lyons
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 Lyons
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 Lyons
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
