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 ![Parliament House which includes a sunset and an administrative buidling](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) ![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) ![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 acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/Australian-National-University-Acton.d6086751.Vacation-Attraction) ![Australian War Memorial showing a pond and heritage architecture](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) ![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) ![National Gallery of Australia showing interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086757/dead227d-84d3-4f97-992e-578d09788cd0.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) ### Things to do ![Captain Cook Memorial Water Jet](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46520325/6286215b-baa3-4701-a94b-31c988706f3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Personalised Sightseeing in Canberra, with John CA $57 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 $36 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 $62 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/spies-in-the-capital-women-in-espionage.a5127585.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 $20 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 $66 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/guided-tree-ropes-course-experience-in-majura-pines.a48439406.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 $62 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/badass-women-of-canberra-meet-the-women-who-shaped-the-nation.a4950104.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 Watson ACT CA $77 CA $85 total Feb 22 - Feb 23 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 ... 7/10 Good! (1,002 reviews) Friendly staff, great amenities, great location Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&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 Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Capital Region Farmers Market and Mount Majura are located nearby. 8/10 Very Good! (70 reviews) Thank you very much. Staff were friendly and helpful. Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=7590288&PinnedHotelID=7590288&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6320444) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=7590288&PinnedHotelID=7590288&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6320444) ![Red Cedars Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629800/9629725/2f368736_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Red Cedars Motel Stirling Ave Watson ACT Stay at this motel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 7.8/10 Good! (595 reviews) Cheap but reasonable Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=9629725&PinnedHotelID=9629725&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6320444) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=9629725&PinnedHotelID=9629725&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 $92 total Feb 22 - Feb 23 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews) Staff was extremely helpful Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=178917&PinnedHotelID=178917&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 $148 CA $163 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 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! (1,014 reviews) Room and site in general was all well presented and clean. Bed was very soft hence the 4 stars instead of 5\. Overall a terrific place to stay. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Canberra-Dickson.dx6131231) ![Braddon showing landscape views, a sunset and a small town or village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7372/488c6b4e-9935-4811-8547-2b3841bfff3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Braddon Abundant dining options and relaxing spas are well-reviewed features of Braddon. Make a stop by top sights like Canberra Contemporary Art Space while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Canberra-Braddon.dx7372) ![Floriade NightFest showcased the amazing flora festival under a new light. #night #flora #ferriswheel](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) ![Everyone's read about Nassim Nicholas Taleb's book, Black swan, right? Well only few have seen one! Beautiful sunset on Canberra's lake. Nos that much visited by tourists, canberra is well worth it. it was a planned city, build from nothing at the beginning of the century. It is a cyclist paradise, with beautiful cycling lane away from traffic. Cycling round the lake can be a great weekend idea. 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