Where should we stay for one walkable day in Canberra?

Compare the room's actual walk to a bus stop and food with its price. A budget hotel far away can cost you much of a one-day visit.

Pick two priority museums or galleries and check their opening hours. Allow a riverside or lakeside walk only if the weather suits.

Choose a central base near dinner and transport, then focus on one side of the lake. The major institutions are farther apart than a compact CBD map may suggest.