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, Some Hotel Pickups

NZ$84
per adult
Canberra Day Tour, All Major Attractions, Some Hotel Pickups
Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

NZ$46
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$230
per adult
Canberra Discovery Tour - Australia's Capital by Gray Line Sydney
Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage

Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage

NZ$73
per adult
Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage
Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation

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

NZ$73
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$84
per adult
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
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Our pick of the best Capital Hill Hotel Deals

Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt

Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt

5 out of 5
Commonwealth Avenue Yarralumla ACT
The price is NZ$282 per night from 24 July to 25 July
NZ$282
per night
24 July - 25 July
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)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 9 July 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$234 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$234
per night
12 July - 13 July
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)
"Great"

Reviewed on 19 June 2026

Burbury Hotel & Apartments
Rydges Canberra

Rydges Canberra

4 out of 5
Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit Forrest ACT
The price is NZ$171 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$171
per night
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (944 reviews)
"It was the old barrier free room which was not that peasant."

Reviewed on 10 July 2026

Rydges Canberra
Hotel Kurrajong Canberra

Hotel Kurrajong Canberra

4.5 out of 5
8 National Circuit Barton ACT
The price is NZ$225 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$225
per night
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (1,003 reviews)
"good"

Reviewed on 10 July 2026

Hotel Kurrajong Canberra
Hotel Realm

Hotel Realm

5 out of 5
18 National Circuit Barton ACT
The price is NZ$288 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$288
per night
19 July - 20 July
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"We wanted to have dinner but restaurant It wasn’t open but the rest was excellent"

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Hotel Realm
Forrest Hotel and Apartments

Forrest Hotel and Apartments

3.5 out of 5
30 National Circuit Forrest ACT
The price is NZ$133 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$133
per night
19 July - 20 July
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! (1,004 reviews)
"The rooms are well maintained and clean. There is a very good parking space."

Reviewed on 10 July 2026

Forrest Hotel and Apartments
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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 Canberra Contemporary Art Space or Ainslie Arts Centre might round out your trip.

A cityscape with a large lake, modern buildings, and distant mountains.

Belconnen

Unique features of Belconnen include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Bimbi Beach or Nengi Bamir Beach while you're exploring the area.

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