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 Archives of Australia
Browse millions of immigration records, photographs and old government files at Australia’s national repository of historical documents.
Things to do
Personalised Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing in Canberra, with John
Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour
Canberra Day Trip from Sydney
Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation
Top hotels in Capital Hill
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Room clean and staff courteous
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Rydges Canberra
Room was clean, beautiful hotel. Will definitely come back
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Hotel Realm
Room was clean and functional. Restaurant in the hotel was so-so, price was reasonable
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt
Customer service was excellent from all staff. Very clean and quiet space. Undercover secure parking with over 2 m clearance. Great location with beautiful views.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Hotel Kurrajong Canberra
Best steak I’ve had in a long time. Friendly staff and very quiet with a great atmosphere
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Burbury Hotel & Apartments
Good decor
Reviewed on 1 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.
Forrest
Check out the restaurants, shopping and forests while spending some time in Forrest. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Manuka Shopping Centre or Manuka Oval.
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 The Cusack Centre and Lake Burley Griffin 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.
