Capital Hill Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Parliament House which includes an administrative building
Parliament House which includes an administrative building
Parliament House which includes a sunset and an administrative buidling
Parliament House featuring an administrative building and a sunset
Parliament House featuring a river or creek and a sunset
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

Forrest Hotel and Apartments

Forrest Hotel and Apartments

3.5 out of 5
30 National Circuit Forrest ACT
Fully refundable
The price is AU$96 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$96
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Friendly check-in staff. Adequate room with comfortable bedding and blockout curtains. Addition of a microwave would be useful along with updated bathroom, tea and coffee making area. Good discount provided by Wotif.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Rydges Canberra

Rydges Canberra

4 out of 5
Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit Forrest ACT
The price is AU$150 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$150
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (885 reviews)
Great relaxing environment on entrance, smooth check in and check out, clean environment, fantastic breakfast! Love the pool size and depth.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Rydges Canberra
Hotel Realm

Hotel Realm

5 out of 5
18 National Circuit Barton ACT
The price is AU$215 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
AU$215
13 Mar - 14 Mar
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
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Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Hotel Realm
Burbury Hotel & Apartments

Burbury Hotel & Apartments

4 out of 5
1 Burbury Close Barton ACT
The price is AU$175 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$175
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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! (1,005 reviews)
Staff great and room was exactly what we had hoped for. Will be back!

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Burbury Hotel & Apartments
Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt

Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt

5 out of 5
Commonwealth Avenue Yarralumla ACT
The price is AU$225 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$225
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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! (1,001 reviews)
staff went out of their way to accommodate any needs i had. Excellent food, even at 11pm at night!

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt
Little National Hotel Canberra

Little National Hotel Canberra

4 out of 5
21 National Circuit Barton ACT
The price is AU$152 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
AU$152
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Best bed ever, quiet, free coffee and apples

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Little National Hotel Canberra
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Other neighbourhoods around Capital Hill

Autumnal landscape with colorful trees alley and Lake Burley Griffin the background. Bowen Park, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. Selective focus, shallow DOF

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.

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 Questacon.

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
Manuka Shopping Centre featuring autumn colours

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.

Griffith
Everyone's read about Nassim Nicholas Taleb's book, Black swan, right?
Well only few have seen one!
Beautiful sunset on Canberra's lake. Nos that much visited by tourists, canberra is well worth it. it was a planned city, build from nothing at the beginning of the century. It is a cyclist paradise, with beautiful cycling lane away from traffic. Cycling round the lake can be a great weekend idea. Jogging or hiking round it can be a fantastic objective too. a bit of an oldy picture so sorry for the pixels!
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City East

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

City East


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