Ballarat Central Travel Guide

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A cathedral interior with stained glass windows, a central altar, and Gothic architecture.
A historic building with ornate architecture, a clock tower, and a street with illuminated signs.
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Stay near popular Ballarat Central attractions

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Ballarat Town Hall

8.6/10 (79 reviews)
Ballarat Town Hall is just one of the places to see in Ballarat, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander around the gardens or experience the area's art scene.
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Things to do

Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour

Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour

฿2,345
per adult
Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill

Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill

฿27,240
per adult
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
Goldfields 3 Day Ballarat and Clunes

2-Day Ballarat Boutique Escape at Hotel Vera

฿30,675
per traveller
2-Day Ballarat Boutique Escape at Hotel Vera
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Top hotels in Ballarat Central

Mid City Ballarat

Mid City Ballarat

4 out of 5
19 Doveton St North Ballarat VIC
The price is ฿3,038 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
฿3,038
฿3,572 total
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Mid City Ballarat
The Provincial Boutique Hotel

The Provincial Boutique Hotel

5 out of 5
121 Lydiard Street North Ballarat VIC
The price is ฿3,658 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
฿3,658
฿4,024 total
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,043 reviews)
"Fantastic"

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2026

The Provincial Boutique Hotel
Quest Ballarat

Quest Ballarat

4.5 out of 5
7-11 Dawson Street North Ballarat VIC
The price is ฿4,379 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿4,379
฿4,817 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (803 reviews)
"The place was amazing. It was quiet, impeccably clean and comfortable and the staff were just brilliant. The place is very close to the city centre and very walkable to the pub and restaurants nearby. Easy parking. Honestly, I wish hotels like this were in every town that I visited."

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026

Quest Ballarat
Lake Inn Ballarat

Lake Inn Ballarat

4.5 out of 5
1317 Mair Street Ballarat VIC
The price is ฿4,243 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿4,243
฿4,667 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Lake Inn Ballarat
Craig's Royal Hotel

Craig's Royal Hotel

4 out of 5
10 Lydiard St South Ballarat VIC
The price is ฿3,394 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
฿3,394
฿3,734 total
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (802 reviews)
"Beautifully updated 1857 property. Decor and meals perfect. Probably the best hotel we have stayed in."

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026

Craig's Royal Hotel
Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

4 out of 5
27 Lydiard Street North Ballarat VIC
The price is ฿4,007 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
฿4,007
฿4,408 total
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Popular attractions Sovereign Hill and Art Gallery of Ballarat are ...
Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat
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Where to stay in Ballarat Central

Find the best Ballarat Central areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Photo by Lavinia Butterworth
Open Photo by Lavinia Butterworth

Lake Wendouree

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Lake Wendouree. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Wendouree or Ballarat Botanical Gardens.

A historic street with wooden buildings, a horse-drawn carriage, and a sign for the Victoria Theatre.

Golden Point (Ballarat)

Travellers come to Golden Point (Ballarat) for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Sovereign Hill and Gold Museum while you're in town.

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Wendouree

While visiting Wendouree, you might make a stop by sights like Eureka Stadium and Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve.

A historical town with wooden buildings and a prominent church steeple.

Ballarat East

Visitors to Ballarat East enjoy its spas, and if you want to do some exploring, Eureka Hall is worth a stop.

A rural landscape with rolling hills, scattered trees, and a few buildings.
Photo by Jade Craven
Open Photo by Jade Craven

Buninyong

If you're spending some time in Buninyong, Buninyong H21 Bushland Reserve and Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

Ballarat Central Travel Guide