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.

Questacon
Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.

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.

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 Portrait Gallery
The vast collection of intimate portraits of people famous and otherwise is illuminated by as much natural light as possible in an elegantly designed setting.
Things to do

Canberra Day Trip from Sydney

Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

Pizza Paddle - Dinner Kayak Tour in Batemans Bay

Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour
Top hotels in Capital Hill

Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Wonderful value for money. Central, modern, comfortable.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Rydges Canberra
Great stay - will be back
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Hotel Realm
A great hotel, the room sizes are generous and the bar, restaurant and gym exceptional
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Burbury Hotel & Apartments
Nice clean room.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt
Wonderful hotel full of old style glamour, beautiful spacious room. Great staff giving good service in every area of the hotel, would recommend dinning in the restaurant menu varied and great quality. Particularly enjoyed the club which housed the pool & spa plus a large well equipped gym.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Little National Hotel Canberra
Facilities are stunning, bed was extra cozy, great library for working and two single occupancy rooms for taking conference calls, great gym, and friendly staff. 10/10 for me. OH also, they have byredo products in the bathroom…. Ummm helllooooo.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
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 East Basin while you're in town.

Parkes
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Parkes. You might want to make time for a stop at National Portrait Gallery or Questacon.

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 Lake Burley Griffin and The Cusack Centre while you're in town.

Griffith
Griffith is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval while you're in town.

City East
While visiting City East, you might make a stop by sights like Civic Square and Canberra Theatre Centre.


