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Ballarat Town Hall
Ballarat Town Hall is just one of the places to see in Ballarat, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander around the gardens or experience the area's art scene.
Art Gallery of Ballarat
Follow the history of Australian art from colonial to contemporary when you peruse the collection of Australia’s biggest and oldest regional art gallery.
St Patrick's Cathedral
You can find out about the history of Ballarat with a trip to St Patrick's Cathedral. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's art scene.
Sovereign Hill
Strike gold at this open-air museum, which tells the story of Ballarat’s first decade as a gold rush town with recreated buildings, goldmine tours and workshops.
Lake Wendouree
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Wendouree during your travels in Ballarat. Amble around the area's lakeside or experience its museums.
Ballarat Botanical Gardens
Find out about the history of Ballarat with a stop at Ballarat Botanical Gardens. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.
Things to do
Grampians National Park Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne
Sovereign Hill A Touch Of Gold Ballarat Tour
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
Grampians National Park Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne
Sovereign Hill A Touch Of Gold Ballarat Tour
Top hotels in Ballarat Central
Mid City Ballarat
Staff courteous and responsive to my needs, room was clean, breakfast was excellent
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Quest Ballarat
Lovely staff, great spacious apartment with all the facilities we needed. Super comfy bed too!
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
The Provincial is a wonderful choice for an overnight stay in Ballarat. The hotel is beautifully presented, with clean, comfortable rooms and a welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel relaxed as soon as you arrive. The location is ideal—central and convenient, yet still quiet enough for a great ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Craig's Royal Hotel
Good hygiene for this old historical building. Very convinient location. Tv remote control can only channel down not up. Other than cups and glasses, cannot find anything else, called reception, no one bothered to answer the call.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Lake Inn Ballarat
We had a good, comfortable stay as a family. The room was spacious and worked well for us. However, during our 2-night stay, I expected the room to be cleaned and vacuumed on the second day, but only the beds were made. A bit more attention to housekeeping would improve the experience, especially ...
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard
Great location Room was spacious and comfortable. We only stayed one night so didn’t make use of the microwave, fridge etc… a great addition for a longer stay
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Ballarat Central
Bakery Hill
The restaurants, shopping and spas are just a few things travellers enjoy about Bakery Hill. If you want to experience more of the area, check out Her Majesty's Theatre or Art Gallery of Ballarat.
Soldiers Hill
You might appreciate the spas and restaurants in Soldiers Hill, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Art Gallery of Ballarat and Ballarat Town Hall are just a few notable stops.
Lake Wendouree
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Lake Wendouree. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Wendouree or Ballarat Botanical Gardens.
Ballarat East
Ballarat East is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Eureka Aquatic Center and Eureka Hall.
Redan
Though Redan may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ballarat Town Hall and Her Majesty's Theatre.
Golden Point (Ballarat)
Travellers come to Golden Point (Ballarat) for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Gold Museum and Sovereign Hill while you're in town.
