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.

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.

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

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Browse millions of immigration records, photographs and old government files at Australia’s national repository of historical documents.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

Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour

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

Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
Top hotels in Capital Hill

Forrest Hotel and Apartments
2 bdr unit was good, but beds in both bedrooms hard and lumpy. I went to Clark Rubber to buy a sponge mattress to sleep
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Hotel Realm
Great room with comfortable beds
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt
Lovely spacious room. Very clean. Courteous and friendly staff. Liked the old style vibe of the hotel.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Rydges Canberra
close to everything
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Burbury Hotel & Apartments
Room was clean, perfect for family of 4. Quiet. Shower was great. Staff very welcoming
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Little National Hotel Canberra
One of the best quiet hotels, great rooms and the longue and library parts of the hotel are wonderful spaces to chill and work, if the rooms are too cramp for you. Cosy rooms and comfortable beds make this a wonderful place to stay.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 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 Merchant Navy Memorial 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 High Court of Australia.

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 The Cusack Centre 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.



