Soldiers Hill Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Soldiers Hill
Popular places to visit
Sovereign Hill
Strike gold at this open-air museum, which tells the story of Ballarat’s first decade as a gold rush town with recreated buildings, goldmine tours and workshops.
Lake Wendouree
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Wendouree during your travels in Ballarat. Amble around the area's lakeside or experience its museums.
Ballarat Town Hall
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.
Art Gallery of Ballarat
Follow the history of Australian art from colonial to contemporary when you peruse the collection of Australia’s biggest and oldest regional art gallery.
Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve, a lovely green space in Ballarat.
St Patrick's Cathedral
You can find out about the history of Ballarat with a trip to St Patrick's Cathedral. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's art scene.
Activities
Sovereign Hill A Touch Of Gold Ballarat Tour
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
Our pick of the best Soldiers Hill Hotel Deals
Quest Ballarat Station
"I left my wedding rings in the room on leaving and the staff were very prompt in contacting me and arranging postage back to me. Thank you so much"
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Seymours on Lydiard
"Comfortable, clean room with adequate parking. A pub with adequate dining is next to the hotel. Close to railway station. Air conditioning struggled to heat room and there was a damage at the bottom of the entry door that allowed cold air to blow in. Sufficient amenities for a few days stay. We liked ..."
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Accommodation on Soldiers' Hill
"Beautiful house, plenty of room and great facilities for the whole family. Great location, close to everything and easy access. Will love to book here again the next time we’re in Ballarat. Thank you"
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
"The Chadwick" Unique, High-end Boutique.
"We really enjoyed our stay. The Chadwick is beautifully presented, with everything we needed. Nice & warm on our late afternoon arrival & in the following frosty Ballarat morning. Hosts were excellent, with a detailed booklet provided online & on the dining table, was very helpful. Great location, ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Mid City Ballarat
"Great Hotel and staff. Central to most inner city spots. Good breaky also :)"
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Sovereign Hill Hotel
"We had no phone to contact reception. There was no toaster as they said its a hazard, but yet there was a hair dryer. You could here people in the next room clearly, as if they were in our room. The walls were filthy dirty. There was no couch to sit on."
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Soldiers Hill
Ballarat Central
While visiting Ballarat Central, you might make a stop by sights like Ballarat Town Hall and Her Majesty's Theatre.
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.
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.
Wendouree
While visiting Wendouree, you might make a stop by sights like Eureka Stadium and Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve.
Buninyong
If you're spending some time in Buninyong, Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve and Union Jack Education Area are top sights worth seeing.
