Capital Hill Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A large white building with a central tower, surrounded by a landscaped area with a red brick road and green bushes.
A modern building with a central tower, surrounded by a reflective water feature and greenery.
A landscaped courtyard with a central tree, a curved pathway, and modern buildings with glass facades.
A sunset over a calm body of water with a curved concrete edge and a streetlight in the foreground.
A large white building complex with a central lawn and a body of water in the background.
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.


Stay near popular Capital Hill attractions

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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$151 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$151
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (977 reviews)
"This was probably the worst hotel experience we’ve ever had. I understand that they were booked out over the long weekend but that’s no excuse for anything! Executive suite for my family, the sofa bed was terrible..springs literally digging into your back. Bedroom was not clean. Food left in the ..."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Rydges Canberra
Hotel Realm

Hotel Realm

5 out of 5
18 National Circuit Barton ACT
The price is AU$181 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
AU$181
16 Oct - 17 Oct
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 and the spacious ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Room was clean, staff so helpful, breakfast so stunning..my balcony was the biggest balcony I ever had. But because I am muslim I can’t take complimentary wine, so maybe you can offer me others option."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

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$242 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$242
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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. ...
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$173 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
AU$173
16 Oct - 17 Oct
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Great apartment hotel for families."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Burbury Hotel & Apartments
Forrest Hotel and Apartments

Forrest Hotel and Apartments

3.5 out of 5
30 National Circuit Forrest ACT
The price is AU$114 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$114
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,005 reviews)
"I enjoyed the quietness and having other family members able to stay in the same area , would’ve good to have somewhere to wash dishes other than the bathroom"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026

Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Hotel Kurrajong Canberra

Hotel Kurrajong Canberra

4.5 out of 5
8 National Circuit Barton ACT
The price is AU$187 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$187
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Lovely character filled Hotel. Staff were lovely. Food was excellent. The room was spacious though we were on a low floor and could hear a lot of noise in the room above us. The gym is terrible. The location is great."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

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.

Our guide on where to stay in Capital Hill

Find the best Capital Hill areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Capital Hill
Learn more about Capital Hill

Canberra City Centre

The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Canberra City Centre. A stop by Canberra Museum and Gallery or Canberra Theatre Centre might round out your trip.

Braddon

The abundant dining options and relaxing spas are top of the list for many visitors to Braddon. A stop by Ainslie Arts Centre or Canberra Contemporary Art Space might round out your trip.

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.

Belconnen

Unique features of Belconnen include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Bimbi Beach or Belconnen Arts Centre while you're exploring the area.

Northern Canberra

Northern Canberra is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Canberra Museum and Gallery and Civic Square, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Canberra.



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