Ballarat Central Travel Guide

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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 ฿3,093 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿3,093
฿3,637 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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! (1,000 reviews)
"The place is great. Just everything is walking distance, food, shopping and the cinema."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 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 ฿3,590 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿3,590
฿3,949 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
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
Craig's Royal Hotel

Craig's Royal Hotel

4 out of 5
10 Lydiard St South Ballarat VIC
The price is ฿3,820 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
฿3,820
฿4,202 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
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! (779 reviews)
"King spa suite quite expensive, faced on inner courtyard of brick walls and very noisy industrial air condioning and exhaust fan units. Thankfully we were able to get an upgrade to street facing room. Shower cubicle drain filled up with water and flooded the bathroom. Staff unable to get a repairer ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Craig's Royal Hotel
Quest Ballarat

Quest Ballarat

4.5 out of 5
7-11 Dawson Street North Ballarat VIC
The price is ฿4,459 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿4,459
฿4,904 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (788 reviews)
"Location was perfect for our visit, might need to look at bathroom renovations soon but all in all the room was good"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

Quest Ballarat
Lake Inn Ballarat

Lake Inn Ballarat

4.5 out of 5
1317 Mair Street Ballarat VIC
The price is ฿4,498 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿4,498
฿4,948 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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 ...
Lake Inn Ballarat
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 ฿3,427 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿3,427
฿3,770 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Popular attractions Sovereign Hill and Art Gallery of Ballarat are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (360 reviews)
"What a delightful hotel to stay at. The room was quality focused and very big."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 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.

Golden Point (Ballarat)

Golden Point (Ballarat) is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Sovereign Hill, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.

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.

Ballarat East

Ballarat East is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Eureka Aquatic Center and Eureka Hall.

Buninyong

If you're spending some time in Buninyong, Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve and Union Jack Education Area are top sights worth seeing.

Newington

The bars and spas are a few reasons travellers visit Newington. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Ballarat Tramway Museum and Lake Wendouree, a few notable attractions nearby.



Ballarat Central Travel Guide