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Browse millions of immigration records, photographs and old government files at Australia’s national repository of historical documents.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
Old property but good for a quick stop over, good value and nice staff.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Hotel Realm
The
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt
Everything was amazing!
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Rydges Canberra
All good! The only thing that is bad, is the breakfast, at $60per head!!!!!!
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Burbury Hotel & Apartments
Spacious
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Hotel Kurrajong Canberra
A repeat visit for me. Such an historic and stylish hotel. Evokes the early days of the Australian federation and simpler times. The rooms are comfortable, cosy and well-equipped. Accessible to the wider city by the excellent R6 bus service. An enjoyable walk or bike ride to the Parliament building ...
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
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.
Deakin
You'll enjoy the restaurants and monuments in Deakin. You might want to make time for a stop at Royal Australian Mint or Red Hill Nature Reserve.
City East
While visiting City East, you might make a stop by sights like Civic Square and Canberra Theatre Centre.
