What's Acton like?
In Acton, you can spend time visiting the gardens or simply enjoy the bars. You'll find a selection of cafes and restaurants in the neighbourhood. Take in some culture at National Museum of Australia and National Film & Sound Archive. There's plenty more to see, including CSIRO Discovery Centre and Lake Burley Griffin.
Where are the best places to stay in Acton?
Our travellers don't have any top picks in Acton but here are some of their favourites nearby:
- Free Wi-Fi • a hot tub • Bar • Cafe • Attentive staff
- Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Fitness centre • Bar • Central location
- Free Wi-Fi • Outdoor pool • Fitness centre • Cafe • Walkable location
- Free Wi-Fi • 24-hour fitness centre • Terrace • Garden • Walkable location
- Free Wi-Fi • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff
Rydges Canberra - 2.5 mi (4 km) away
Art Deco hotel with indoor pool and restaurantPavilion on Northbourne - 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away
Hotel with outdoor pool and restaurantCrowne Plaza Canberra, an IHG Hotel - 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away
Family-friendly hotel with restaurant and barAvenue Hotel Canberra - 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away
Luxury hotel with restaurant and barQT Canberra - 0.5 mi (0.8 km) away
Hotel with restaurant and barHow to get to Acton
Flying to:
- Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.), 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Acton
Things to see and do in and around Acton
What to see in Acton
- Australian National University
- Lake Burley Griffin
- National Film & Sound Archive
- Black Mountain Nature Reserve
Things to do in Acton
- CSIRO Discovery Centre
- National Museum of Australia