Capital Hill Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A large white building with a central tower, surrounded by a landscaped area with a red brick road and green bushes.
A modern building with a central tower, surrounded by a reflective water feature and greenery.
A landscaped courtyard with a central tree, a curved pathway, and modern buildings with glass facades.
A sunset over a calm body of water with a curved concrete edge and a streetlight in the foreground.
A large white building complex with a central lawn and a body of water in the background.

Stay near popular Capital Hill attractions

A modern building with a central tower, surrounded by a reflective water feature and greenery.

Parliament House

9.0/10 (2,862 reviews)
There are few parliaments that have such a dramatic view as Australia's second parliament to house its elected politicians, and so few that let the public in.
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Activities

Beautiful view of the Canberra in Australia

Canberra Discovery Tour - Australia's Capital by Gray Line Sydney

NZ$228
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Canberra Discovery Tour - Australia's Capital by Gray Line Sydney
Captain Cook Memorial Water Jet

Canberra Day Tour - all major Attractions, no entry fees.

NZ$83
per adult
Canberra Day Tour - all major Attractions, no entry fees.
Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

NZ$46
per child
Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course
Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation

Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation

NZ$72
per adult
Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

NZ$83
per adult
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage

Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage

NZ$72
per adult
Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage
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Our pick of the best Capital Hill Hotel Deals

Rydges Canberra

Rydges Canberra

4 out of 5
Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit Forrest ACT
The price is NZ$151 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$151
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (963 reviews)
"Great place"

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Rydges Canberra
Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt

Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt

5 out of 5
Commonwealth Avenue Yarralumla ACT
The price is NZ$287 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
NZ$287
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"👍"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt
Burbury Hotel & Apartments

Burbury Hotel & Apartments

4 out of 5
1 Burbury Close Barton ACT
The price is NZ$221 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
NZ$221
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Clean room, comfy bed. Thank you"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Burbury Hotel & Apartments
Hotel Realm

Hotel Realm

5 out of 5
18 National Circuit Barton ACT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$279 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
NZ$279
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the spacious ...
Hotel Realm
Forrest Hotel and Apartments

Forrest Hotel and Apartments

3.5 out of 5
30 National Circuit Forrest ACT
The price is NZ$138 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$138
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,007 reviews)
"Clean room, no wifi? Nice aircon and electric blankets, fluffy beds and pillows, nice simple room to stay in"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Little National Hotel Canberra

Little National Hotel Canberra

4 out of 5
21 National Circuit Barton ACT
The price is NZ$198 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
NZ$198
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
Little National Hotel Canberra
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Our guide on where to stay in Capital Hill

Find the best Capital Hill areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Capital Hill
Learn more about Capital Hill
A panoramic view of a city with a river, mountains, and a forested area.

Canberra City Centre

The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Canberra City Centre. A stop by Canberra Museum and Gallery or Canberra Theatre Centre might round out your trip.

A park with a hexagonal fence, trees, and a distant tower.

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.

A red brick building with large arched windows and a sign that says "For Lease".

Braddon

The abundant dining options and relaxing spas are top of the list for many visitors to Braddon. A stop by Ainslie Arts Centre or Gorman Arts Centre might round out your trip.

A large Ferris wheel with colorful lights at night, surrounded by a field of purple and blue flowers.
Photo by James Pudney
Open Photo by James Pudney

Northern Canberra

Northern Canberra is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Canberra Museum and Gallery and Civic Square, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Canberra.

A modern building with a unique triangular roof and a flagpole.

Queanbeyan

Visitors to Queanbeyan enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, The Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre is worth a stop.

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