Capital Hill
Canberra
Visit Capital Hill
Popular places to visit
Parliament House
Admire the scale, architecture and artwork of the building where Australia’s politicians make the big decisions.
National Gallery of Australia
Australia’s national gallery has objects from across Asia and the Pacific, European and American works, and indigenous, colonial and contemporary Australian art.
Questacon
Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.
Old Parliament House
Tour this building to see where Australian politicians met and debated for over 60 years and learn about the history and workings of Australian democracy.
National Library of Australia
Explore the collections of Australia’s biggest reference library to find books from all over the world, early European maps and documents from the first explorers.
National Portrait Gallery
The vast collection of intimate portraits of people famous and otherwise is illuminated by as much natural light as possible in an elegantly designed setting.
Things to do
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
Ultimate Museum Experience | Tour + Dine + Shop (10am daily)
Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour
Top hotels in Capital Hill
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Staff were lovely, room was spacious and clean.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Hotel Realm
Room was really good and breakfast was amazing. Only fault was room aircon could not be adjusted and was too warm to sleep. Ended up opening the sliding doors to cool the from at night
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt
Lovely older style hotel. Stafff were very helpful and polite. The food in the restaurants was well presented and very nice. Had a fabulous weekend, would recommend.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Rydges Canberra
The kids are happy with the swimming pool.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Burbury Hotel & Apartments
The room was perfect - spotless. The staff were wonderful.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Little National Hotel Canberra
Superb hotel. Killer amenities, great rooms, fantastic housekeeping staff too..I will only stay here in CBR going forward. 7stars
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Capital Hill
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.
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.
Manuka
While visiting Manuka, you might make a stop by sights like Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval.
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.
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.
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.
