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

Captain Cook Memorial Water Jet

Canberra Day Tour - all major Attractions, All free entry

NZ$81
per adult
Canberra Day Tour - all major Attractions, All free entry
Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

NZ$49
per child
Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course
Beautiful view of the Canberra in Australia

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

NZ$212
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Canberra Discovery Tour - Australia's Capital by Gray Line Sydney
Badass Women who Shaped the Nation: Women’s History Walking Tour

Badass Women who Shaped the Nation: Women’s History Walking Tour

NZ$75
per adult
Badass Women who Shaped the Nation: Women’s History Walking Tour
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

NZ$86
per adult
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
Riverside Canberra Stargazing Tour with Astronomer

Riverside Canberra Stargazing Tour with Astronomer

NZ$114
per adult
Riverside Canberra Stargazing Tour with Astronomer
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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$200 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$200
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (980 reviews)
"Staff were helpful. Lovely place to stay with pool. Loved how they had kids games in an area of the hotel near the foyer. Great touch! Close to all the things to do in Canberra. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

Rydges Canberra
Hotel Realm

Hotel Realm

5 out of 5
18 National Circuit Barton ACT
The price is NZ$278 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
NZ$278
30 Oct - 31 Oct
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
Burbury Hotel & Apartments

Burbury Hotel & Apartments

4 out of 5
1 Burbury Close Barton ACT
The price is NZ$216 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
NZ$216
16 Oct - 17 Oct
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Check-in staff very friendly, great location close to many cafes/bars/restaurants. Parking easy at $20.00 per night. The only negative was that I did request a light filled room, but got what felt like the darkest room in the whole apartment block."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026

Burbury Hotel & Apartments
Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt

Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt

5 out of 5
Commonwealth Avenue Yarralumla ACT
The price is NZ$301 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$301
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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. ...
Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt
Forrest Hotel and Apartments

Forrest Hotel and Apartments

3.5 out of 5
30 National Circuit Forrest ACT
The price is NZ$142 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
NZ$142
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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 ...
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Hotel Kurrajong Canberra

Hotel Kurrajong Canberra

4.5 out of 5
8 National Circuit Barton ACT
The price is NZ$233 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$233
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"The hotel is conveniently located close to offices, Parliament House, War Memorial Park in a quiet area, and the rooms are generally well maintained. However, our main concern was the bedding arrangement. We requested a king-size bed for two adults and our five-year-old child, but upon arrival, we ..."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Hotel Kurrajong 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
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A modern tower by a lake with autumn foliage.

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 multi-story building with a brick facade, large arched windows, and signage for businesses including a dental surgery and a bike shop.
Photo by TM
Open Photo by TM

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 Canberra Contemporary Art Space might round out your trip.

A building with a tiled roof and a glass storefront.

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 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.

A memorial wall with red poppies and a statue of a man in a suit.
Photo by Lisa Liza
Open Photo by Lisa Liza

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.

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