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$151 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$151
17 Aug - 18 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! (734 reviews)
"Stay was comfortable, convenient and enjoyable"

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

Rydges Canberra
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 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$197
3 Aug - 4 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! (1,002 reviews)
No Surprises - A Good Hotel
"Two night stay during school holidays. We enjoyed the classy hotel ambience and facilities. A good location and overall very positive experience."

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt
Burbury Hotel & Apartments

Burbury Hotel & Apartments

4 out of 5
1 Burbury Close, Canberra, Barton, ACT
The price is AU$188 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$188
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Breakfast buffet included in the package was horrendously crowded with narrow access between food stations, plates and cutlery hard to find, food unappealing."

Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025

Burbury Hotel & Apartments
Hotel Realm

Hotel Realm

5 out of 5
18 National Circuit, Barton, ACT
The price is AU$220 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$220
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Faded glory I think. For what we paid I was disappointed with the condition of the room, the bathroom mirror was dirty and the shower hinge was broken. Of significant issue, the QR code with all of the room information was missing and the staff had no system in place to resolve the issue outside ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

Hotel Realm
Brassey Hotel

Brassey Hotel

4 out of 5
Belmore Gardens & Macquarie Street, Barton, ACT
The price is AU$148 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$148
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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)
"History"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Brassey Hotel
Forrest Hotel and Apartments

Forrest Hotel and Apartments

3.5 out of 5
30 National Circuit, Forrest, ACT
The price is AU$108 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$108
17 Aug - 18 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! (1,003 reviews)
"Comfortable room with good amenities, including electric blankets. 10 minute walk to Manuka shopping area with several good meal options 5 minute drive to National Gallery"

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Forrest Hotel and Apartments
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 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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