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.
Gold Museum
Find out about the treasured metal that enticed thousands of prospectors to find their fortune in the gold rush of the mid 19th century at this intriguing museum.
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
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
Ballarat Gold Fields - Sovereign Hill & Winery Tour
Our pick of the best Soldiers Hill Hotel Deals
Quest Ballarat Station
Perfect spot with ease of walking to restaurants and pubs. Great rooms and friendly staff
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Accommodation on Soldiers' Hill
House well kept and very clean.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
"The Chadwick" Unique, High-end Boutique.
Very comfortable, well located property with responsive hosts.Everything required for a short break was provided.Would have been good to have instructions for the induction hot plate, though!!
Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025
Mid City Ballarat
Air conditioning was on the smelly side, no toaster or microwave, had to be hired. No dishes or cutlery, needed to ask for them. Staff were good though and also the in room fridge was incredibly noisy especially at night when trying to sleep.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
RACV Goldfields Resort
Clean and spacious rooms, staff was amazing throughout my visit.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
Great hotel with charm
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Soldiers Hill
Ballarat Central
While visiting Ballarat Central, you might make a stop by sights like St Patrick's Cathedral and Ballarat Town Hall.
Black Hill
Black Hill might not have many top sights, but Howitt Street Trig Station Natural Features Reserve and Eureka Aquatic Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Bakery Hill
The restaurants, shopping and spas are just a few things travellers enjoy about Bakery Hill. If you want to experience more of the area, check out Her Majesty's Theatre or Art Gallery of Ballarat.
Ballarat North
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ballarat North and surrounding area, you can visit Eureka Stadium and Howitt Street Trig Station Natural Features Reserve.
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.
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.
