Ballarat Central Travel Guide

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A horse-drawn carriage on a city street with buildings and a sign for 'Suttons Pianos & Players'.
A cathedral interior with stained glass windows, a central altar, and Gothic architecture.
A historic building with ornate architecture, a clock tower, and a street with illuminated signs.
A classical statue of a woman holding a child, set against a building with arched windows and columns.
A historic building with a clock tower, a large tree with green leaves, and a street with moving traffic lights.

Stay near popular Ballarat Central attractions

A historic building with a clock tower, a statue in front, and a flagpole with flags.

Ballarat Town Hall

8.6/10 (79 reviews)
Ballarat Town Hall is just one of the places to see in Ballarat, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander around the gardens or experience the area's art scene.
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Things to do

Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour

Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour

฿2,321
per adult
Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill

Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill

฿26,965
per adult
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
Goldfields 3 Day Ballarat and Clunes

2-Day Ballarat Boutique Escape at Hotel Vera

฿30,365
per traveller
2-Day Ballarat Boutique Escape at Hotel Vera
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Top hotels in Ballarat Central

Mid City Ballarat

Mid City Ballarat

4 out of 5
19 Doveton St North Ballarat VIC
The price is ฿2,849 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿2,849
฿3,134 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"Very central within CBD & extremely large motel with huge amount of rooms. Rooms are in need of updating, (I have stayed in worse) but this was okay, bed comfortable, great tv, shower had great pressure & parking was great .. Cost of my room included breakfast which was good & had a reasonable array ..."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Mid City Ballarat
The Provincial Boutique Hotel

The Provincial Boutique Hotel

5 out of 5
121 Lydiard Street North Ballarat VIC
The price is ฿3,685 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
฿3,685
฿4,054 total
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
Quest Ballarat

Quest Ballarat

4.5 out of 5
7-11 Dawson Street North Ballarat VIC
The price is ฿4,411 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿4,411
฿4,852 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (797 reviews)
"Excellent service and accommodation"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

Quest Ballarat
Lake Inn Ballarat

Lake Inn Ballarat

4.5 out of 5
1317 Mair Street Ballarat VIC
The price is ฿4,388 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
฿4,388
฿4,827 total
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (863 reviews)
"Great room. Everything was clean and tidy. I loved the idea of the grey face washer. Excellent."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Lake Inn Ballarat
Craig's Royal Hotel

Craig's Royal Hotel

4 out of 5
10 Lydiard St South Ballarat VIC
Fully refundable
The price is ฿3,419 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿3,419
฿3,761 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (799 reviews)
"Lovely old style country hotel. Rooms a little worn but comfortable with nice beds. Bathrooms are excellent and recently renovated. Staff were very helpful and accommodating."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026

Craig's Royal Hotel
Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

4 out of 5
27 Lydiard Street North Ballarat VIC
The price is ฿4,512 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿4,512
฿4,963 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Popular attractions Art Gallery of Ballarat and Her Majesty's Theatre ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (362 reviews)
"It's a bit shame for nothing have a parking space"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat
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Where to stay in Ballarat Central

Find the best Ballarat Central areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Photo by Lavinia Butterworth
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Lake Wendouree

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Lake Wendouree. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Wendouree or Ballarat Botanical Gardens.

A historic street with wooden buildings, a horse-drawn carriage, and a sign for the Victoria Theatre.

Golden Point (Ballarat)

Travellers come to Golden Point (Ballarat) for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Sovereign Hill and Gold Museum while you're in town.

A historical town with wooden buildings and a prominent church steeple.

Ballarat East

Visitors to Ballarat East enjoy its spas, and if you want to do some exploring, Eureka Hall is worth a stop.

A small wooden boathouse with a dark blue door, a white trim, and a tall antenna on a pier extending into calm water.

Wendouree

While visiting Wendouree, you might make a stop by sights like Eureka Stadium and Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve.

A rural landscape with rolling hills, scattered trees, and a few buildings.
Photo by Jade Craven
Open Photo by Jade Craven

Buninyong

If you're spending some time in Buninyong, Buninyong H21 Bushland Reserve and Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

Ballarat Central Travel Guide