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Browse millions of immigration records, photographs and old government files at Australia’s national repository of historical documents.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
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
The facilities were dated but serviceable.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Rydges Canberra
Customer service at the counter and breakfast,Cafe was excellent. Room service was but have been better. But in general happy with the service and stay at Rydges Canberra hotel.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Hotel Realm
The room needed attention the staff were all lovely breakfast was very good
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt
Room wasn’t available at 530 pm Iadked if there were any other available rooms and was told there was for a 20 dollar upgrade. I accepted because we wanted to get to dinner on time but was later disappointed that I had to pay for an upgrade to get a room after the 3 pm check in time.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Hotel Kurrajong Canberra
Ground floor room , nice size quiet.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Burbury Hotel & Apartments
Very nice hotel in a great location. Two bed apt was very spacious and modern, but most importantly it was exceptionally clean and did not feel old or worn. Was really nice to have two king sized beds too.
Reviewed on 6 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 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 The Cusack Centre and Lake Burley Griffin 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.
