Canberra's Attractions
The Diplomat Hotel is nestled in the heart of Canberra, Australia's capital city. Our Hotel is nearby the trendy Cafe/Restaurant District of Manuka and Kingston, which features some of Canberra's leading restaurants, bars and nightspots.
The famous Canberra Glassworks and Old Bus Depot Markets are within a comfortable stroll and we are just a short drive from the Parliamentary Triangle featuring the Old and New Parliament Houses, the National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, High Court, Questacon, the National Library and Manuka Oval.
Our guests have easy access to a wide variety of national attractions including:
- Australian War Memorial
- National Library of Australia
- National Archives of Australia
- National Museum of Australia
- National Gallery of Australia
- National Portrait Gallery
- Parliament House
- Old Parliament House
- High Court
- Royal Australian Mint
- Questacon
Canberra is renowned for being a well-designed city with large areas of natural vegetation creating a 'garden city' atmosphere. The Diplomat's guests can take advantage of the city's many sporting facilities such as:
- Manuka Oval
- Canberra Stadium
- Golf courses
- Tennis courts
- Swimming pools
- Walking paths
- Horse and mountain bike trails
- Sailing, rowing and water skiing
- Ten pin bowling
