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 Portrait Gallery
The vast collection of intimate portraits of people famous and otherwise is illuminated by as much natural light as possible in an elegantly designed setting.
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
Top hotels in Capital Hill

Forrest Hotel and Apartments
A lot for what you get
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Rydges Canberra
Breakfast on the weekend was busy but while the hot food was replenished, not so the pastries. The breakfast ran from 7-10am on the weekend and we were there on both Sat and Sunday between 7.30 and 8.30am. We did not see any top up on either day. Kids were running around and someone had dropped food ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Hotel Realm
Feel luxury, great gym facilities, 25meters 2 lane swimming pool, close early.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Burbury Hotel & Apartments
Our to go to property in Canberra! Staying here every time! 😊
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt
Amazing hotel. Great ambience and equally good service.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Little National Hotel Canberra
Thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Very clean room . The lad who checked me in was so thorough & helpful explaining everything. The bed was a dream to sleep on. No view but love the auto sheer & blackout blinds. Rakeaway & restaurants handy. And within walking distance to all attractions including Leonardo ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 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 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.



