Title: Visit Watson: Best of Watson, Canberra Travel 2025 | 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 ![Parliament House](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/499000/499946-capital-hill.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) ![National Gallery of Australia showing interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/117000/117963-National-Gallery-Of-Australia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/National-Gallery-Of-Australia-Parkes.d6086757.Vacation-Attraction) ![Australian War Memorial](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/499000/499952-canberra.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://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/117000/117944-Questacon-National-Science-And-Technology-Centre.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) ![National Museum of Australia which includes interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/42000/42692-National-Museum-Of-Australia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/National-Museum-Of-Australia-Acton.d6086763.Vacation-Attraction) ![Melbourne which includes a square or plaza, heritage architecture and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/39000/39875-Federation-Square.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 ![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 $35 per child [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/canberra-junior-tree-ropes-course.a50035630.activity-details) ![Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5127585/67a30955-1f70-49cb-b932-6606e4f59959.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage CA $60 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/spies-in-the-capital-women-in-espionage.a5127585.activity-details) ![Women's History Walking Tour with Local Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4950104/92939dde-6bce-4839-a35a-981a7e8d9811.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation CA $60 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/badass-women-of-canberra-meet-the-women-who-shaped-the-nation.a4950104.activity-details) ![AIS Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1245003/82f4faa9-be51-4f13-95fb-ba2cc7b14cf2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour CA $19 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/australian-institute-of-sport-the-ais-tour.a1245003.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 $63 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/guided-tree-ropes-course-experience-in-majura-pines.a48439406.activity-details) ![Building + Architecture Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1404447/2ace564f-f24c-4724-a785-bb7322b688c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Building + Architecture Tour | 10am Daily CA $18 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/building-architecture-tour-10am-daily.a1404447.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/fb631ae9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ibis budget Canberra 15 Tay Street, Antill Street, Watson, ACT CA $75 CA $83 total Nov 9 - Nov 10 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 7/10 Good! (1,007 reviews) Checkin was easy. Staff polite and helpful. Our room we were a bit surprised. The rooms look contemporary and smart in the photos but actually they’re not. The room was small ( cell/ dorm like) and neglected needs updating. The AC in our room didn’t work properly and it’s old. They were hazards too. ... Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F11%2F2025&endDate=10%2F11%2F2025&selected=9433808&PinnedHotelID=9433808&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6320444) ![Canberra Carotel Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7600000/7590300/7590288/1558f2c6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Canberra Carotel Motel 170 Aspinall St, Watson, ACT CA $217 CA $239 total Nov 16 - Nov 17 includes taxes & fees Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Canberra Centre and National Gallery of Australia are located nearby. 8/10 Very Good! (67 reviews) Good Place For Family Great quiet place and kids had space to run around. Loved it Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F11%2F2025&endDate=17%2F11%2F2025&selected=7590288&PinnedHotelID=7590288&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6320444) ![ibis Styles Canberra](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/62700/62676/f70d47b3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ibis Styles Canberra 203 Goyder Street, Narrabundah, ACT CA $82 CA $90 total Nov 10 - Nov 11 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this golf hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 6.6/10 (1,046 reviews) The bed was comfortable will stay again Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F11%2F2025&endDate=11%2F11%2F2025&selected=62676&PinnedHotelID=62676&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 CA $83 CA $91 total Dec 1 - Dec 2 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews) Room clean and staff courteous Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F12%2F2025&endDate=02%2F12%2F2025&selected=178917&PinnedHotelID=178917&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6320444) ![Deco Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35500000/35497500/35497437/fda1488c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Deco Hotel 214 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon, Braddon, ACT CA $121 CA $133 total Nov 16 - Nov 17 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,015 reviews) Very well appointed room that was spotlessly ckean. Staff were pleasant & attentive. Overall a wonderful stay. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Canberra-Canberra-City-Centre.dx553248633975834849) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a74b02c6b752daefa206fbbf2b4dba4b.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) * * * * * * - [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. 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