Barton Travel Guide

Canberra

Barton
Photo by Fran Tapia
Photo by Fran Tapia

Popular places to visit

Parliament House

Parliament House

4.5/5(17 reviews)

Admire the scale, architecture and artwork of the building where Australia’s politicians make the big decisions.

Parliament House
Australian War Memorial

Australian War Memorial

5/5(14 reviews)

Wander the halls of this monument to learn about the battles fought by Australians, see military hardware and admire artworks.

Australian War Memorial
National Gallery of Australia showing interior views

National Gallery of Australia

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Australia’s national gallery has objects from across Asia and the Pacific, European and American works, and indigenous, colonial and contemporary Australian art.

National Gallery of Australia
Questacon

Questacon

5/5(1 review)

Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.

Questacon
Melbourne showing a city, night scenes and heritage architecture

Lake Burley Griffin

4.5/5(12 reviews)

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.

Lake Burley Griffin
National Museum of Australia which includes interior views

National Museum of Australia

4/5(5 reviews)

Explore the vast collection of Aboriginal art and artifacts, learn about the country’s colonial past, and see maps, vehicles, weapons and jewelry.

National Museum of Australia

Things to do

Amazing Canberra

Canberra Day Trip from Sydney

Rp1.967.548
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Canberra Day Trip from Sydney
Pizza Paddle - Dinner Kayak Tour in Batemans Bay

Pizza Paddle - Dinner Kayak Tour in Batemans Bay

Rp1.134.723
per adult
Pizza Paddle - Dinner Kayak Tour in Batemans Bay
Enchanting Melbourne: A Family Walking Adventure

Enchanting Melbourne: A Family Walking Adventure

Rp11.347.210
per adult
Enchanting Melbourne: A Family Walking Adventure
Building + Architecture Tour

Building + Architecture Tour | 10am Daily

Rp208.206
per adult
Building + Architecture Tour | 10am Daily
Family Walking Tour in Canberra in Capital Wonders

Family Walking Tour in Canberra in Capital Wonders

Rp5.522.368
per adult
Family Walking Tour in Canberra in Capital Wonders
Women's History Walking Tour with Local Guide

Women's History Walking Tour with Local Guide

Rp676.670
per adult
Women's History Walking Tour with Local Guide
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Top hotels in Barton

Burbury Hotel & Apartments
Burbury Hotel & Apartments
4 out of 5
1 Burbury Close, Canberra, Barton, ACT
The price is Rp1.572.878 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
Rp1.572.878
Rp1.730.124 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Having to choose an alternative destination due to the Gold Coast cyclone were staying at the hotel for 5 nights as a mini holiday rest due. We picked Canberra to explore and counted on it being a quiet stay. The apartment allocated for our stay was directly over the area where huge garbage trucks ..."

Reviewed on 31 Mar 2025

Burbury Hotel & Apartments
Hotel Realm
Hotel Realm
5 out of 5
18 National Circuit, Barton, ACT
The price is Rp1.803.746 per night from 4 May to 5 May
Rp1.803.746
Rp1.984.121 total
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the spacious ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location and lovely hotel"

Reviewed on 30 Mar 2025

Hotel Realm
Little National Hotel Canberra
Little National Hotel Canberra
4 out of 5
21 National Circuit, Barton, ACT
The price is Rp1.419.061 per night from 2 May to 3 May
Rp1.419.061
Rp1.560.967 total
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Little National hotel stay
"Great location and services. The only issue was the bed was really soft. Thats all Good clean and good use of space. Nespresso coffee pod machine."

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2025

Little National Hotel Canberra
Hotel Kurrajong Canberra
Hotel Kurrajong Canberra
4.5 out of 5
8 National Circuit, Barton, ACT
The price is Rp1.684.921 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
Rp1.684.921
Rp1.853.413 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Great hotel but very mediocre gym Excellent service"

Reviewed on 1 Apr 2025

Hotel Kurrajong Canberra
Brassey Hotel
Brassey Hotel
4 out of 5
Belmore Gardens & Macquarie Street, Barton, ACT
The price is Rp1.320.277 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
Rp1.320.277
Rp1.452.305 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this spa hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Quick and professional services"

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2025

Brassey Hotel
Avenue Hotel Canberra
Avenue Hotel Canberra
5 out of 5
80 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon, ACT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.795.197 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
Rp1.795.197
Rp1.974.717 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Clean, spacious in a great location.
"Spacious, clean and comfortable apartments. Great location with a short walk to Canberra Centre and restaurants as well as ANU. Loved the parking including in the stay."

Reviewed on 30 Mar 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Barton

National Portrait Gallery showing modern architecture and art

Parkes

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Parkes. You might want to make time for a stop at National Portrait Gallery or Questacon.

Parkes
Parliament House showing an administrative building

Capital Hill

4/5(8 area reviews)

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.

Capital Hill
Kingston showing modern architecture and a bridge

Kingston

Kingston is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to The Cusack Centre and Lake Burley Griffin while you're in town.

Kingston
Manuka Shopping Centre which includes autumn colours

Manuka

While visiting Manuka, you might make a stop by sights like Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval.

Manuka
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City East

While visiting City East, you might make a stop by sights like Civic Square and Canberra Theatre Centre.

City East
Royal Australian Mint as well as a small group of people

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.

Deakin

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