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

Forrest Hotel and Apartments

Forrest Hotel and Apartments

3.5 out of 5
30 National Circuit, Forrest, ACT
The price is AU$104 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
AU$104
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Very calm and a favorite place. See You again!"

Reviewed on 18 Aug. 2025

Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Rydges Canberra

Rydges Canberra

4 out of 5
Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit, Forrest, ACT
The price is AU$159 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
AU$159
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
7.6/10 Good! (758 reviews)
"Great for families"

Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025

Rydges Canberra
Hotel Realm

Hotel Realm

5 out of 5
18 National Circuit, Barton, ACT
The price is AU$229 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$229
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the spacious ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Room was incredible, bath and shower was perfect. Bed was comfortable"

Reviewed on 17 Aug. 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$197 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
AU$197
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Great staff beautiful hotel"

Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025

Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt
Burbury Hotel & Apartments

Burbury Hotel & Apartments

4 out of 5
1 Burbury Close, Canberra, Barton, ACT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$188 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
AU$188
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Comfortable beds. Quiet. Convenient. Great location"

Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025

Burbury Hotel & Apartments
Brassey Hotel

Brassey Hotel

4 out of 5
Belmore Gardens & Macquarie Street, Barton, ACT
The price is AU$152 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$152
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Loved the access to the gym, but not all gym areas were available. My partner is an athlete and was prepping for a competition and needed a quiet space to yoga, but the yoga space in the gym was unavailable to be accessed or used; despite the facility not being booked by a personal trainer. The gym/spa ..."

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Brassey Hotel
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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 Greek Orthodox Church of St Nicholas 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 The Cusack Centre and Lake Burley Griffin 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 Royal Canberra Golf Club or Lake Burley Griffin while you're exploring the area.

Yarralumla


Capital Hill Travel Guide

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