Canberra offers a selection of gay-friendly hotels close to the city centre, nightlife, and cultural sites. This guide lists well-located options that welcome LGBTQ+ travelers and provide convenient access to the best of Australia’s capital.

Best Gay Friendly Hotels in Canberra
Looking for a place to stay? Canberra has a great choice of hotels near popular tourist sights, shopping areas and gay scene.
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Avenue Hotel Canberra
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80 Northbourne Avenue,, Canberra
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Very central. Near shops, restaurants, gay scene. Luxury choice.
Excellent luxury hotel in the heart of Canberra. The Avenue is located within a 10-minute walk to Canberra Museum, shopping area, many restaurants, bars and gay scene.
The 5-star hotel features a restaurant, cafe, gym and spa. Guest rooms are modern and come with a flat screen TV, iPod dock, free WiFi. Some rooms include a kitchen and private balcony.
Guests love this hotel, with 98% saying they would recommend it.
The 5-star hotel features a restaurant, cafe, gym and spa. Guest rooms are modern and come with a flat screen TV, iPod dock, free WiFi. Some rooms include a kitchen and private balcony.
Guests love this hotel, with 98% saying they would recommend it.
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Bar
Restaurant
Spa
Swimming pool
Canberra Rex Hotel
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150 Northbourne Ave, Braddon, Canberra
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Boutique option. Central location. Popular with gay guests.
Great-value boutique choice and a top-selling Canberra hotel. The Canberra Rex enjoys a great location, just north of the main shopping and nightlife district in downtown Canberra.
Newly renovated rooms feature flat screen cable TV, air conditioning, free WiFi, fridge. REX has an indoor pool, restaurant, bar, 24-hour front desk and a gym so you can work out whilst away.
Newly renovated rooms feature flat screen cable TV, air conditioning, free WiFi, fridge. REX has an indoor pool, restaurant, bar, 24-hour front desk and a gym so you can work out whilst away.
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Bar
Gym
Restaurant
Spa
Swimming pool
Crowne Plaza Canberra
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1 Binara Street,, Canberra
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Central location. Luxury choice. Great for sightseeing & gay scene.
The 5-star Crowne Plaza Canberra's central location, just east of City Hill, and a few minutes' walk to local gay scene and culture, makes it a popular choice with gay guests.
Rooms are modern with wooden accents to add to the luxurious atmosphere. Reviewers loved the friendly staff and comfy rooms.
Rooms are modern with wooden accents to add to the luxurious atmosphere. Reviewers loved the friendly staff and comfy rooms.
Features:
Bar
Gym
Restaurant
Spa
Swimming pool
Novotel Canberra
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65 Northbourne Avenue, 65,, Canberra
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Excellent location. Near tourist sights and gay nightlife. Great value.
Located just north of City Hill, the Novotel Canberra offers an ideal base to explore the city - just few minutes' walk from local nightlife, gay scene and shopping district.
All rooms feature cable TV, minibar and free WiFi. Facilities include an indoor pool, gym, spa, 24-hour room service, as well as a restaurant and bar, although local dining and bar options are nearby.
All rooms feature cable TV, minibar and free WiFi. Facilities include an indoor pool, gym, spa, 24-hour room service, as well as a restaurant and bar, although local dining and bar options are nearby.
Features:
Bar
Gym
Restaurant
Spa
Swimming pool
Mantra on Northbourne
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84 Northbourne Ave, Canberra
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Near the gay scene. Great sauna
Mantra on Northbourne is located in Canberra's central business district, close to the National Gallery and the Parliament House. The gay nightlife and shopping scene are nearby.
The hotel features a sauna, restaurant and 24-hour room service. Guest rooms feature free WiFi and cable TV. The suites include a full kitchen, living area and laundry facilities.
The staff offer excellent service. A popular Canberra hotel on Travel Gay.
The hotel features a sauna, restaurant and 24-hour room service. Guest rooms feature free WiFi and cable TV. The suites include a full kitchen, living area and laundry facilities.
The staff offer excellent service. A popular Canberra hotel on Travel Gay.
Features:
Bar
Gym
Restaurant
Spa
Swimming pool
Hotel Kurrajong
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8 National Circuit, Barton, Canberra
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Great for sightseeing. Beautiful property. Popular with gay guests.
Hotel Kurrajong has a nice location in Canberra, just a 15-minute taxi ride across Commonwealth Avenue Bridge to shopping districts and gay-popular venues in the city.
Housed in a beautiful heritage-listed property, each stylish room features city views, LCD cable TV, minibar, free WiFi ( 100MB per day). The hotel has its own cafe, bar & restaurant, gym and spa.
Kurrajong's sophisticated style, convenient location and value for money make it a popular choice with gay guests and gay couples.
Housed in a beautiful heritage-listed property, each stylish room features city views, LCD cable TV, minibar, free WiFi ( 100MB per day). The hotel has its own cafe, bar & restaurant, gym and spa.
Kurrajong's sophisticated style, convenient location and value for money make it a popular choice with gay guests and gay couples.
Features:
Bar
Cafe
Restaurant
Ovolo Nishi
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25 Edinburgh Ave New Acton,, Canberra
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Stylish design. Great location for sightseeing, shopping and gay nightlife.
Stylish 5-star hotel in Canberra city centre, friendly to LGBT tourists and gay couples. The aesthetic of Ovolo Nishi truly stands out, with smooth stone surfaces, stylish wood and plant accents.
The location is superb, a few minutes' walk from City Hill, shopping and nightlife areas. Amenities include a well-reviewed bar and restaurant, gym and room service.
The location is superb, a few minutes' walk from City Hill, shopping and nightlife areas. Amenities include a well-reviewed bar and restaurant, gym and room service.
Features:
Bar
Gym
Restaurant
Quest Canberra
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28 West Row Canberra ACT 2601,, Canberra
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Convenient location. Budget choice. Walk to shops, nightlife and gay scene.
Apartment-style hotel in central Canberra, a short walk to local gay culture. The rooms at Quest Canberra are classic, spacious and comfortable, in a gorgeous landmark building with colonnades.
Amenities include free WiFi, daily housekeeping and a laundry service. The location is incredibly central, with bars, restaurants and clubs at your doorstep.
Amenities include free WiFi, daily housekeeping and a laundry service. The location is incredibly central, with bars, restaurants and clubs at your doorstep.
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Free Wi-Fi
Adina Apartments James Court
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74 Northbourne Ave, Canberra
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Apartment style. Near restaurants, shops, gay scene. Great value.
Great-value serviced apartment in central Canberra. Adina Apartments James Court is conveniently located near restaurants, bars and shops including the popular Canberra Centre shopping mall.
The bedrooms are chic and modern, and apartments come well-equipped with an oven, microwave and fridge. Onsite, there is an outdoor pool, fitness centre, spa and hot tub.
A popular Canberra hotel on Travel Gay.
The bedrooms are chic and modern, and apartments come well-equipped with an oven, microwave and fridge. Onsite, there is an outdoor pool, fitness centre, spa and hot tub.
A popular Canberra hotel on Travel Gay.
Features:
Bar
Gym
Restaurant
Spa
Swimming pool
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