Ballarat Central Travel Guide

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A horse-drawn carriage on a city street with buildings and a sign for 'Suttons Pianos & Players'.
A cathedral interior with stained glass windows, a central altar, and Gothic architecture.
A historic building with ornate architecture, a clock tower, and a street with illuminated signs.
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A historic building with a clock tower, a large tree with green leaves, and a street with moving traffic lights.

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A historic building with ornate architecture, a clock tower, and a street with illuminated signs.

Ballarat Town Hall

8.6/10 (79 reviews)
Ballarat Town Hall is just one of the places to see in Ballarat, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander around the gardens or experience the area's art scene.
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Things to do

Sovereign Hill A Touch Of Gold Ballarat Tour

Sovereign Hill A Touch Of Gold Ballarat Tour

Rp2.123.077
per adult
Sovereign Hill A Touch Of Gold Ballarat Tour
Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour

Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour

Rp1.243.696
per adult
Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour
Private Ballarat and Wildlife Tour

Private Ballarat and Wildlife Tour

Rp10.050.070
per traveller
Private Ballarat and Wildlife Tour
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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 Rp1.662.135 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
Rp1.662.135
Rp1.954.442 total
18 Aug - 19 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 Rp1.939.540 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
Rp1.939.540
Rp2.133.494 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 Rp2.063.340 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp2.063.340
Rp2.269.674 total
2 Aug - 3 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 ...
Craig's Royal Hotel
Quest Ballarat

Quest Ballarat

4.5 out of 5
7-11 Dawson Street North Ballarat VIC
The price is Rp2.395.767 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp2.395.767
Rp2.635.344 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 Rp2.417.203 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp2.417.203
Rp2.658.923 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 Rp1.851.275 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp1.851.275
Rp2.036.402 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.
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Photo by Lavinia Butterworth
Open Photo by Lavinia Butterworth

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.

A historic street with wooden buildings, a street lamp, and signs for a bakery and hotel.

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.

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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.

A rural landscape with rolling hills, scattered trees, and a few buildings.
Photo by Jade Craven
Open Photo by Jade Craven

Buninyong

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

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Photo by BJ
Open Photo by BJ

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