Part of the respected Doma Group, which boasts five boutique hotels in the same precinct, Little National is the pick of the bunch. Housed within a stark black cube, this brilliant boutique hotel delivers affordable style by way of small but well-designed rooms with exceptionally comfortable beds. Compensating for the lack of cat-swinging space is an appealing 'library' and bar offering panoramic views of the city.


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Nearby Canberra attractions

1. Australian Parliament House

0.46 MILES

Built in 1988, Australia's national parliament building is a graceful and deeply symbolic piece of architecture. Sitting atop Capital Hill, the building…

2. Manuka Oval

0.52 MILES

This popular local sports stadium was inaugurated in the 1920s and now plays host to AFL and cricket matches, including its first game of International…

3. Museum of Australian Democracy

0.62 MILES

The seat of government from 1927 to 1988, this elegantly proportioned building offers visitors a taste of the political past. Displays cover Australian…

4. Aboriginal Tent Embassy

0.68 MILES

First erected in 1972 as a protest against the government's approach to Indigenous land rights, this camp on the lawn in front of Old Parliament House…

5. High Commission of Papua New Guinea

0.71 MILES

One of the most interesting embassies in Canberra, the High Commission of Papua New Guinea building is based on the design of a Haus Tambaran, a…

6. National Portrait Gallery

0.78 MILES

Occupying a flash, purpose-built building, this wonderful gallery is a striking representation of Australia's shifting self-image and a must-see for art…

7. National Gallery of Australia

0.78 MILES

This Australian national art collection is showcased in an impressive purpose-built gallery within the parliamentary precinct. You can justifiably bypass…

8. High Court of Australia

0.85 MILES

The glass-and-concrete High Court building sits on the plaza between the capital's two main art galleries, and, not to be outdone, is home to a large…