Capital Hill Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Parliament House which includes an administrative building
Capital Hill
Parliament House featuring an administrative building and a sunset
Capital Hill
Parliament House featuring a lake or waterhole and an administrative building
The grassy rise of Capital Hill is Canberra’s crowning feature. The perfectly circular hilltop locale is the core from which the rest of the city radiates.

Its grand boundary road encloses Canberra’s primary piece of architecture: Parliament House. Inside, Australia’s politicians discuss the daily debate. Take a walk around Capital Hill’s tree-lined lawns and experience the different faces of this intricately designed city. To the west, a little patch of remnant bushland provides a peephole into the past.


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Our pick of the best Capital Hill Hotel Deals

Rydges Canberra

Rydges Canberra

4 out of 5
Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit Forrest ACT
The price is AU$130 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
AU$130
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (832 reviews)
Hot tub was good, the Sauna especially nice. Room was comfortable and quiet. The breakfast was good - it was good to have poached eggs as one option. The secure parking was ideal.

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025

Rydges Canberra
Forrest Hotel and Apartments

Forrest Hotel and Apartments

3.5 out of 5
30 National Circuit Forrest ACT
The price is AU$99 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
AU$99
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Nice room

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Hotel Realm

Hotel Realm

5 out of 5
18 National Circuit Barton ACT
The price is AU$229 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
AU$229
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the spacious rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
The hotel was very clean. Bed was comfortable. Food was great but definitely on the more expensive side. The only thing I will say is as we were staying 2 nights we did ask the housekeeping person outside our room when we were leaving for the day to make up our room. She replaced towels, however ...

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

Hotel Realm
Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt

Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt

5 out of 5
Commonwealth Avenue Yarralumla ACT
The price is AU$211 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
AU$211
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
The staff were excellent, very friendly and helpful. The room was spacious, quiet and very clean. The ambience of the whole place was exceptional

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt
Burbury Hotel & Apartments

Burbury Hotel & Apartments

4 out of 5
1 Burbury Close Barton ACT
The price is AU$193 per night from 19 Dec to 20 Dec
AU$193
19 Dec - 20 Dec
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Highly recommend, convenient, great value & spotless.

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025

Burbury Hotel & Apartments
Hotel Kurrajong Canberra

Hotel Kurrajong Canberra

4.5 out of 5
8 National Circuit Barton ACT
The price is AU$186 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
AU$186
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
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! (999 reviews)
4 night stay. Spacious room and bathroom and very clean. Coffee, tea, iron, fridge, desk. Off street parking for $18 per night. Good restaurant, bar and garden area. Good WiFi. Bed and pillows not overly comfortable, but ok. Quiet. Very friendly staff. Room was cold throughout, could get reverse ...

Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

Hotel Kurrajong Canberra
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Capital Hill

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Barton

Barton is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Lake Burley Griffin and Merchant Navy Memorial while you're in town.

Barton
National Portrait Gallery showing art and modern architecture

Parkes

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

Parkes
Manuka Shopping Centre featuring autumn colours

Manuka

While visiting Manuka, you might make a stop by sights like Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval.

Manuka
Kingston which includes a bridge and modern architecture

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.

Kingston
Royal Australian Mint as well as a small group of people

Deakin

You'll enjoy the restaurants and monuments in Deakin. You might want to make time for a stop at Royal Australian Mint or Red Hill Nature Reserve.

Deakin
Melbourne showing night scenes, heritage architecture and a city

Yarralumla

Unique features of Yarralumla include the restaurants and art galleries. Make a stop by Lake Burley Griffin or Royal Canberra Golf Club while you're exploring the area.

Yarralumla


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