Hotels near Civic Square

Exploring Civic Square

Civic Square simply refers to the Canberra Centre. Visitors will find the major landmarks and attractions here, including the impressive Parliament House, Captain Cook Memorial and National Library, all of which are situated around the enchanting Lake Burley Griffin.

Accommodations near Civic Square

There is a range of options for all travelers. The most popular hotel in Canberra is the Accommodate Canberra - Indigo, which has been booked 5 times from our Hotels.com verified guests. Our guests also highly recommended Accommodate Canberra - Domain in Canberra as it has been reserved 5 times.

If you are looking for some 5-star options, then check out Hyatt Hotel Canberra and Novotel Canberra.

Sightseeing near Civic Square

- University of Canberra

This public university in Canberra offers undergraduate and graduate courses in different learning areas including Applied Science, Health, Art and Design, Business, Government and law, Education and Information Sciences and Engineering.

- Canberra Museum and Gallery

This art gallery and museum showcases the history of Canberra through different exhibitions of paintings, photography and art. Its permanent collection named Reflecting Canberra is definitely worth a visit. And what is more, entry to this museum is free!

Transportation near Civic Square

Canberra is comprehensively laid out so that most of the main sights and attractions can be visited on foot. However, there is also an excellent bus system, which is run by ACTION buses and covers most of the city. While individual bus fares are cheap, visitors can also save money by purchasing special travel cards.

Exploring the city by bicycle is also an excellent option as Canberra features a comprehensive network of off-road cycle paths, allowing visitors to use pedal power to see the sights at their own pace.