Title: Visit Watson: Best of Watson, Canberra Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Watson](https://expedia.ca/Watson-Canberra-Hotels.0-n6320444-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Canberra](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Canberra.d6049663.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Canberra](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Canberra.d6049663.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Watson Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Watson.d6320444.Car-Rental-Guide)[Watson Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Watson.d6320444.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Watson ## Canberra ## Visit Watson Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Canberra travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Canberra.dx6049663) --- ### Popular places to visit ![The University of Melbourne with Old Arts Clock-tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086751/542ced9b-e815-4c03-924c-73b383d2b27e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Australian National University Explore the campus of Australian National University, during your travels in Canberra. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/Australian-National-University-Acton.d6086751.Vacation-Attraction) ![Belconnen Town Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6215777/8618d26b-8f26-4930-b330-0f3f5be8f5c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Canberra Centre During your trip to Canberra, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Canberra Centre. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art scene in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/Canberra-Centre-Canberra.d6215777.Vacation-Attraction) ![Parliament House](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086767/b96d5378-5a5e-49ef-af8a-fd1c3cecd00c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Parliament House Admire the scale, architecture and artwork of the building where Australia’s politicians make the big decisions. [](https://expedia.ca/Parliament-House-Capital-Hill.d6086767.Vacation-Attraction) ![Australian War Memorial](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086755/4b8af4ce-c82a-4b1d-a3d8-8373a20a4d94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Australian War Memorial Wander the halls of this monument to learn about the battles fought by Australians, see military hardware and admire artworks. [](https://expedia.ca/Australian-War-Memorial-Campbell.d6086755.Vacation-Attraction) ![Questacon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086789/ae45871f-2a21-44cd-ba3a-401b884e22a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Questacon Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre. [](https://expedia.ca/Questacon-Parkes.d6086789.Vacation-Attraction) ![Lake Burley Griffin at Dawn in Canberra, Shutterstock ID 1091125694, Purchase Order: SP-1860, Order Number: SP-1860 ANZ-18111, Client/Licensee: Wotif, Other: Taylor Hatch](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6336199/20b2eb1e-1250-4c85-8131-3f711ec600a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Burley-Griffin-Acton.d6336199.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![ Personalised Sightseeing in Canberra, with John](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46520325/dc553d14-df39-4aff-bd10-858019c48e9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Personalised Sightseeing in Canberra, with John CA $58 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/personalised-sightseeing-in-canberra.a46520325.activity-details) ![Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50035630/306915a1-1698-49c5-86a3-8ecc19f59eba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course CA $37 per child [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/canberra-junior-tree-ropes-course.a50035630.activity-details) ![Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4950104/40302013-ad3e-455c-be95-a0be51a16ba4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation CA $63 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/badass-women-of-canberra-meet-the-women-who-shaped-the-nation.a4950104.activity-details) ![Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1245003/d848e9d6-2e8f-412b-986a-b97bc9555efc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour CA $20 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/australian-institute-of-sport-the-ais-tour.a1245003.activity-details) ![Canberra: National Portrait Gallery Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50542719/91787d6c-1904-47c9-a5ba-e80ef2be4c5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Canberra: National Portrait Gallery Guided Tour CA $15 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/canberra-national-portrait-gallery-guided-tour.a50542719.activity-details) ![Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48439406/714471c7-7fcc-4a01-8b34-c8e48463ba46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines CA $67 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/guided-tree-ropes-course-experience-in-majura-pines.a48439406.activity-details) [See all activities in Canberra](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Canberra.d6049663.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Watson Hotel Deals ![ibis budget Canberra](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9440000/9433900/9433808/0bb798f5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ibis budget Canberra 15 Tay Street Watson ACT CA $75 CA $82 total May 3 - May 4 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 7.2/10 Good! (1,000 reviews) This motel is very basic, which was to be expected from a budget hotel, but the main problem was that I didn't feel safe there. Every time I came into the car park there was a guy standing there ready to approach the car. He looked like he was dealing and/or soliciting from the hotel. He was also ... Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F05%2F2026&endDate=04%2F05%2F2026&selected=9433808&PinnedHotelID=9433808&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6320444) ![Rydges Canberra](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7000/6937/04d2fabf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Canberra Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit Forrest ACT CA $118 CA $130 total May 2 - May 3 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 7.8/10 Good! (905 reviews) The experience overall is positive Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F05%2F2026&endDate=03%2F05%2F2026&selected=6937&PinnedHotelID=6937&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6320444) ![The Sebel Canberra Civic](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36440000/36438700/36438638/2c5bd17a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Sebel Canberra Civic 197 LONDON CIRCUIT Canberra ACT CA $131 CA $144 total Apr 19 - Apr 20 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,038 reviews) It was unclear until we checked in that there wasn't a hotel restaurant but that it was a shared venue. At check-in we didn't receive any help with our luggage despite me being a solo mother with a young child. We repeatedly only received one face washer in the bathroom. I asked for an additional ... Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=36438638&PinnedHotelID=36438638&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6320444) ![Avenue Hotel Canberra](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9080000/9071500/9071416/f5793b06_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Avenue Hotel Canberra 80 Northbourne Avenue Braddon ACT CA $149 CA $164 total Apr 23 - Apr 24 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews) Have cancelled free parking option through Expedia. Good rooms and breakfast options. Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F04%2F2026&endDate=24%2F04%2F2026&selected=9071416&PinnedHotelID=9071416&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6320444) ![Forrest Hotel and Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/179000/178917/86d686ed_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Forrest Hotel and Apartments 30 National Circuit Forrest ACT Fully refundable CA $86 CA $95 total May 8 - May 9 includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews) The room was not clean, the linen was smelly, the staff was not helpful. We booked accommodation for 4 people for 3 nights, I went to reception and told them the linen was smelly, the staff gave me new linen and told me to change it. Everyday we have to ask reception for toilet paper. It is first ... Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F05%2F2026&endDate=09%2F05%2F2026&selected=178917&PinnedHotelID=178917&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6320444) ![Pavilion on Northbourne](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12300/12204/3ffc8476_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pavilion on Northbourne 242 Northbourne Avenue Dickson ACT CA $103 CA $113 total Apr 9 - Apr 10 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,206 reviews) Good prices in hotel restaurant. Nice decorations and small touches for Easter. Room nice size, and clean. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Canberra-Dickson.dx6131231) ![Braddon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7372/488c6b4e-9935-4811-8547-2b3841bfff3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Braddon The ample dining options and luxurious spas are top of the list for many visitors to Braddon. A stop by Ainslie Arts Centre or Gorman Arts Centre might round out your trip. [](https://expedia.ca/Canberra-Braddon.dx7372) ![Northern Canberra](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131239/27758e34-e092-41ba-ae9e-bc95ed658e39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Northern-Canberra.dx6052178) ![D CANberra Mt Pan closer uWide](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633975834849/005dbdb4-a12f-4cd9-8b5d-3d6a2bbf489d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Canberra City Centre 4.5/5(11 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Canberra-Canberra-City-Centre.dx553248633975834849) ![City East](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/786/2ff1aee9-7283-4364-85a4-226fb8020b1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### City East While visiting City East, you might make a stop by sights like Civic Square and Canberra Theatre Centre. [](https://expedia.ca/Canberra-City-East.dx553248635976705735) ![Acton](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131234/0e83550c-4ba1-4d13-b4c7-445da07aa013.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Acton Unique features of Acton include the restaurants and gardens. Make a stop by National Museum of Australia or Lake Burley Griffin while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Canberra-Acton.dx6131234) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Watson ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app