Capital Hill Travel Guide

Canberra
Capital Hill

Popular places to visit

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Parliament House

4.5/5(17 reviews)

Admire the scale, architecture and artwork of the building where Australia’s politicians make the big decisions.

Parliament House
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Questacon

5/5(1 review)

Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.

Questacon
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National Gallery of Australia

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Australia’s national gallery has objects from across Asia and the Pacific, European and American works, and indigenous, colonial and contemporary Australian art.

National Gallery of Australia
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Old Parliament House

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Tour this building to see where Australian politicians met and debated for over 60 years and learn about the history and workings of Australian democracy.

Old Parliament House
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National Library of Australia

4/5(2 reviews)

Explore the collections of Australia’s biggest reference library to find books from all over the world, early European maps and documents from the first explorers.

National Library of Australia
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National Archives of Australia

Browse millions of immigration records, photographs and old government files at Australia’s national repository of historical documents.

National Archives of Australia

Things to do

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From Canberra: Murrumbateman Wineries Full-Day Tour

฿5,713
Per adult
From Canberra: Murrumbateman Wineries Full-Day Tour
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Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour

฿1,399
Per adult
Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour
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From Canberra: Winery, Distillery, & Tasting Tour with Lunch

฿5,247
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Canberra: Winery, Distillery, & Tasting Tour with Lunch
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Canberra: Majura Pines Tree Ropes Course

฿1,376
Per adult
Canberra: Majura Pines Tree Ropes Course
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Full-Day Canberra Brewery, Wineries & Distillery tour /w lunch

฿5,713
Per adult
Full-Day Canberra Brewery, Wineries & Distillery tour /w lunch
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Private Canberra Day Tour from Sydney

฿41,835
Per adult
Private Canberra Day Tour from Sydney
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Top hotels in Capital Hill

Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
3.5 out of 5
30 National Circuit, Forrest, ACT
The price is ฿2,361 per night from 6 Jun to 7 Jun
฿2,361
per night
6 Jun - 7 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Online booking was efficient. Face to face at the reception was friendly. Quiet area. Our car was parked in off street parking. We were fortunate to receive an upgrade to our original booking. The take away pizza from the restaurant was great. All in all our experience of this Hotel and Canberra ..."

Reviewed on 30 May 2024

Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Rydges Canberra
Rydges Canberra
4 out of 5
Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit, Forrest, ACT
The price is ฿3,081 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
฿3,081
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (513 reviews)
"Loved our stay at Rydges, the staff were friendly and attentive."

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2024

Rydges Canberra
Burbury Hotel & Apartments
Burbury Hotel & Apartments
4 out of 5
1 Burbury Close, Canberra, Barton, ACT
The price is ฿3,982 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
฿3,982
per night
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Loved the choice of areas to dine and drink..convenience of being on site .Safe parking.i feel the rooms need a little updating as we have stayed here a few times over the last 5years and have stayed in the same room (which I like that room!) but have noticed a few things need repair in the bathroom ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2024

Burbury Hotel & Apartments
Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt
Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt
5 out of 5
Commonwealth Avenue, Yarralumla, ACT
The price is ฿5,603 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
฿5,603
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Stay at this spa hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Overall a nice experience. A couple of observations though: the room sevice breakfast was cold and you needed to call and ask for butter for your toast. For a 5 star establiahment, it should be a given and provided with your breakfast including a selection of jams, jellies or spreads . Another criticism ..."

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt
Little National Hotel Canberra
Little National Hotel Canberra
4 out of 5
21 National Circuit, Barton, ACT
The price is ฿3,584 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
฿3,584
per night
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"It is a wonderful hotel and highly recommended."

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

Little National Hotel Canberra
Hotel Realm
Hotel Realm
5 out of 5
18 National Circuit, Barton, ACT
The price is ฿4,911 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
฿4,911
per night
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Couldn’t be Happier
"I couldn’t have wished for anything more! The hotel was very centrally situated,contained everything I needed & I really enjoyed my stay"

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

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Other neighbourhoods around Capital Hill

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Barton

Barton is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Lake Burley Griffin and Canberra Baptist Church while you're in town.

Barton
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Forrest

Check out the restaurants, shopping and forests while spending some time in Forrest. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Manuka Shopping Centre or Manuka Oval.

Forrest
Manuka Shopping Centre which includes autumn colours

Manuka

While visiting Manuka, you might make a stop by sights like Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval.

Manuka
Kingston showing modern architecture and a bridge

Kingston

Kingston is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Lake Burley Griffin and The Cusack Centre while you're in town.

Kingston
Manuka Shopping Centre which includes autumn colours

Griffith

Griffith is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval while you're in town.

Griffith
Royal Australian Mint as well as a small group of people

Deakin

You'll enjoy the restaurants and monuments in Deakin. You might want to make time for a stop at Royal Australian Mint or Red Hill Nature Reserve.

Deakin

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