Amaroo
Canberra
Popular places to visit
Parliament House
Admire the scale, architecture and artwork of the building where Australia’s politicians make the big decisions.
Australian War Memorial
Wander the halls of this monument to learn about the battles fought by Australians, see military hardware and admire artworks.
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.
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.
Questacon
Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.
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.
Things to do
Canberra Day Trip from Sydney
Personalised Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing in Canberra, with John
Ultimate Museum Experience | Dine + Tour + Shop (1pm daily)
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
Top hotels in Amaroo
Rydges Canberra
Hot tub was good, the Sauna especially nice. Room was comfortable and quiet. The breakfast was good - it was good to have poached eggs as one option. The secure parking was ideal.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Location for where I needed to be during the weekend.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
ibis Styles Canberra
Was a nice and pleasesurable experience, staff was really good
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Deco Hotel
Yes
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Hotel Realm
The hotel was very clean. Bed was comfortable. Food was great but definitely on the more expensive side. The only thing I will say is as we were staying 2 nights we did ask the housekeeping person outside our room when we were leaving for the day to make up our room. She replaced towels, however ...
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Avenue Hotel Canberra
Clean room, location, friendly staff, quiet, good bar
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Amaroo
Gungahlin
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Gungahlin. You might consider stopping by Mulanggari Grasslands Nature Reserve while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Lyneham
Unique features of Lyneham include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Netball ACT or National Hockey Centre while you're exploring the area.
Bruce
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Bruce. You might want to make time for a stop at Australian Institute of Sport or Canberra Stadium.
Dickson
Dickson is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Dickson Shops, a top place to visit in the area.
Belconnen
Unique features of Belconnen include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Bimbi Beach or Bargang while you're exploring the area.
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.
