Capital Hill Travel Guide
Canberra





Visit Capital Hill
Popular places to visit

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

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

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

Old Parliament House
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.

National Library of Australia
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 Archives of Australia
Browse millions of immigration records, photographs and old government files at Australia’s national repository of historical documents.
Things to do

Personalised Sightseeing in Canberra, with John

Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour

Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation

National Museum of Australia: Hallyu! The Korean Wave
Top hotels in Capital Hill

Rydges Canberra
Underground car park had a very low concrete beam scraped paint off our car roof we had no way of avoiding it mattresses had no bed protection
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

Forrest Hotel and Apartments
In a good quiet location, nice grounds with plenty of free parking. The apartment was well equipped but it would have been nice to have two dinner plates the same size. The standard apartment we were in requires repainting. Staff friendly. We would stay here again but would probably upgrade to an ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

Hotel Realm
🙂 is comfort and staff 😔 is nothing. We like it
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt
Very good hotel. Fantastic service.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

Burbury Hotel & Apartments
The room stinks like a public toilet
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

Little National Hotel Canberra
We booked last minute. Great hotel. Wonderful lounge. Even library / reading room. Japanese minimum style. Very comfortable for a night or two or three.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Capital Hill

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

Parkes
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Parkes. You might want to make time for a stop at National Portrait Gallery or Questacon.

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

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

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.

City East
While visiting City East, you might make a stop by sights like Civic Square and Canberra Theatre Centre.


