Deakin Travel Guide

Attractions and Neighbourhoods near Deakin

Royal Australian Mint

Visit the building where every single coin in the country is made, learn about the production process and browse through a huge collection of coins.

Australian Parliament House

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

Capital Hill

The grassy rise of Capital Hill is Canberra’s crowning feature. The perfectly circular hilltop locale is the core from which the rest of the city radiates.

Manuka Shopping Centre

Make a stop at this suburban shopping oasis in Canberra’s inner south region, for gourmet foods, fashion, coffee and specialty stores.

National Archives of Australia

Browse millions of immigration records, photographs and old government files at Australia’s national repository of historical documents.

Old Parliament House

Tour this building to see where Australian politicians met and debated for over 60 years and learn about the history and workings of Australian democracy.

National Museum of Australia

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

National Portrait Gallery

The vast collection of intimate portraits of people famous and otherwise is illuminated by as much natural light as possible in an elegantly designed setting.

Where to stay in Deakin

Forrest Hotel and Apartments

30 National Circuit

Rated 4.0 / 5 by Guests

Located in Capital Hill, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Parliament House, National Gallery of Australia, and Old Parliament House. Australian National University and Australian War Memorial are also within 6 mi (10 km). Kingston Canberra Station is 29 minutes by foot.

Burbury Hotel & Apartments

1 Burbury CloseCanberra, Canberra

Rated 4.4 / 5 by Guests

Located in Capital Hill, this spa hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Manuka Oval, National Archives of Australia, and Manuka Shopping Centre. The Cusack Centre and Museum of Australian Democracy are also within 1 mi (2 km). Kingston Canberra Station is 24 minutes by foot.

Hotel Realm

18 National Circuit

Rated 4.4 / 5 by Guests

Located in Capital Hill, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Manuka Oval, National Archives of Australia, and Manuka Shopping Centre. The Cusack Centre and Parliament House are also within 1 mi (2 km). Kingston Canberra Station is 26 minutes by foot.

Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt

Commonwealth Avenue

Rated 4.7 / 5 by Guests

Located in Capital Hill, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Albert Hall, British High Commission, and Embassy of China. Old Parliament House and Museum of Australian Democracy are also within 10 minutes.

Rydges Canberra

Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit

Rated 4.1 / 5 by Guests

Located in Capital Hill, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval. National Archives of Australia and Parliament House are also within 1 mi (2 km). Kingston Canberra Station is 26 minutes by foot.

Apartments By Nagee Canberra Formerly Nagee Prest

516 BOUGAINVILLE STREET

Rated 4.1 / 5 by Guests

Located in Griffith, this boutique hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval. The Cusack Centre and Lake Burley Griffin are also within 2 mi (3 km). Kingston Canberra Station is 22 minutes by foot.

Brassey Hotel

Belmore Gardens & Macquarie Street

Rated 4.1 / 5 by Guests

Located in Capital Hill, this spa hotel is within a 15-minute walk of The Cusack Centre, Manuka Oval, and Lake Burley Griffin. Manuka Shopping Centre and National Gallery of Australia are also within 1 mi (2 km). Kingston Canberra Station is 22 minutes by foot.

Bentley Suites

Cnr Canberra Ave & Dominion Cct

Located in Capital Hill, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval. The Cusack Centre and National Archives of Australia are also within 1 mi (2 km). Kingston Canberra Station is 25 minutes by foot.

Statesman Hotel

Cnr Strangways & Theodore Streets

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Curtin, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Canberra Hospital, National Zoo and Aquarium, and Lake Burley Griffin. National Arboretum Canberra and Parliament House are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Deakin

Home to the Prime Minister and foreign diplomats, when it comes to gracious living, the suburb of Deakin is right on the money.

Attractions and Neighbourhoods near Deakin

Royal Australian Mint

Australian Parliament House

Capital Hill

Manuka Shopping Centre

National Archives of Australia

Old Parliament House

National Museum of Australia

National Portrait Gallery

Where to stay in Deakin

Forrest Hotel and Apartments

Burbury Hotel & Apartments

Hotel Realm

Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt

Rydges Canberra

Apartments By Nagee Canberra Formerly Nagee Prest

Brassey Hotel

Bentley Suites

Statesman Hotel