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Our top choices for Ballarat Central hotels

A lobby with a leather sofa, a wooden table with fruit, and a chandelier.

1. Craig's Royal Hotel

Craig's Royal Hotel
4.0 star property
Ballarat Central
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (796 reviews)
"Very unique building and rooms, rooms with character. Beautiful building and very convenient location"
Australia
Marissa
The price is €101
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Craig's Royal Hotel
A brick building with a reception area, columns, and a pathway leading to the entrance.

2. Quest Ballarat

Quest Ballarat
4.5 star property
Ballarat Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (796 reviews)
The price is €130
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Quest Ballarat
A room with a large vertical garden wall, a staircase, and a patterned carpet.

3. Mid City Ballarat

Mid City Ballarat
4.0 star property
Ballarat Central
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Room was clean and a nice big size. Staff were very nice and helpful. Not many choices at the buffet breakfast. Plenty of on site parking. Nice central location for Ballarat CBD"
Australia
Stuart
The price is €90
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Mid City Ballarat
A restaurant with brick walls, wooden tables, and bar stools.

4. Lake Inn Ballarat

Lake Inn Ballarat
4.5 star property
Ballarat Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (860 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable room in a nice location.Close to lake with restaurants and pubs within an easy walk.Would stay again."
Australia
michelle
The price is €124
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Lake Inn Ballarat
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by a white fence and large windows.

5. Oscar's Hotel

Oscar's Hotel
4.0 star property
Ballarat Central
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (581 reviews)
"Great location, staff helpful and food delicious. Would happily stay again."
Australia
Kane
The price is €103
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Oscar's Hotel
A kitchen with a brick wall, a potted plant, a laptop, and a display case with pastries.

6. The Provincial Boutique Hotel

The Provincial Boutique Hotel
5.0 star property
Ballarat Central
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,037 reviews)
"Very quiet and clean. Staff were very helpful and the hotel was in close proximity to town."
Australia
Frances
The price is €109
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
A long corridor with large windows and a view of the rooftop.

7. Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard

Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard
4.0 star property
Ballarat Central
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (298 reviews)
"Fantastic - will stay again."
Australia
Jason
The price is €107
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, and large windows.

8. Ballarat Premier Apartments

Ballarat Premier Apartments
4.5 star property
Ballarat Central
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (475 reviews)
"Fabulous 2 bedroom apartment in a central position, close to the city centre. Easy check in, very clean apartment with super comfy.beds. Was perfect for our one night stay."
Australia
natalka
The price is €125
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Ballarat Premier Apartments
A modern cafe with a glass front display case, outdoor seating, and a visible street view.

9. Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat
4.0 star property
Ballarat Central
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (362 reviews)
"Love this hotel and the location. Great food around and plenty of drinks!"
Australia
Matthew
The price is €133
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat
A modern entrance with a potted tree, a wooden door, and a clear view of the street outside.

10. The Menzies Ballarat

The Menzies Ballarat
4.0 star property
Bakery Hill, 1.4 km from Ballarat Central
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (452 reviews)
"The property was nice however there was rarely any staff at"
Australia
Justin
The price is €86
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
The Menzies Ballarat
A reception door with a sign indicating reception hours, a key return box, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

11. Victoriana Motor Inn

Victoriana Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Ballarat East, 3.4 km from Ballarat Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (733 reviews)
"Clean tidy warm and Comfortable"
Australia
Matthew
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Victoriana Motor Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area, and a bench outside.

12. City Views Ballarat

City Views Ballarat
2.5 star property
Bakery Hill, 1.3 km from Ballarat Central
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (567 reviews)
"TV, microwave and kettle/toaster nice. Lights for some reason had no covers on them, too bright to leave on without the covers. Ended up finding them in the cupboard, carpet was a little sticky. Room wasnt available until a little after 2. Parking was limited car park was all filled up when we arrived back to hotel no where to park. We ended up leaving at 1130 pm to go back home. Would be suitable for couples or singles only staying a little while. Didnt suit us a family."
Australia
Sophie
The price is €78
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
City Views Ballarat
A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large TV screen.

13. Quest Ballarat Station

Quest Ballarat Station
4.0 star property
Soldiers Hill, 1 km from Ballarat Central
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (609 reviews)
"Great location, easy parking and very clean rooms."
Australia
Anthony
The price is €121
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Quest Ballarat Station
A two-story building with a gabled roof and a covered porch.

14. Sovereign Hill Hotel

Sovereign Hill Hotel
3.5 star property
Golden Point (Ballarat), 2.1 km from Ballarat Central
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (729 reviews)
"So clean and such a pretty accommodation place."
Australia
Tania
The price is €100
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Sovereign Hill Hotel
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

15. Ballarat Suites

Ballarat Suites
4.0 star property
Golden Point (Ballarat), 2.3 km from Ballarat Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent room very clean , huge shower , great position "
Australia
Robert
The price is €117
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Ballarat Suites
An indoor swimming pool with a high ceiling and brick walls, surrounded by windows and seating areas.

16. Main Lead Ballarat Motel

Main Lead Ballarat Motel
3.5 star property
Golden Point (Ballarat), 2.1 km from Ballarat Central
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (459 reviews)
"Loved our stay was amazing. Unfortunately there was a lot of loud banging in the night that woke us up but other then that was wonderful"
Australia
Shantel
The price is €70
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Main Lead Ballarat Motel
A wooden deck with a patio umbrella, a white fence, and a view of greenery through large windows.

17. Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
4.0 star property
Golden Point (Ballarat), 2.5 km from Ballarat Central
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Fantastic 😍"
United States
Lynda
The price is €124
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a small table, and a mirror. There is a door leading to another room and a window with curtains.

18. Alfred Motor Inn

Alfred Motor Inn
3.0 star property
Alfredton, 4.9 km from Ballarat Central
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (438 reviews)
"Very good , clean and quite place"
Australia
Ra'ed
The price is €74
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Alfred Motor Inn
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and brick walls.

19. Bell Tower Inn

Bell Tower Inn
3.5 star property
Alfredton, 5 km from Ballarat Central
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (826 reviews)
"Lovely clean pet friendly accomodation close to everything. Recommend"
Australia
Kelly
The price is €87
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Bell Tower Inn
An outdoor café with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a brick building in the background.

20. Ambassador Motor Inn Ballarat

Ambassador Motor Inn Ballarat
3.5 star property
Alfredton, 4.1 km from Ballarat Central
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (538 reviews)
"The staff were very helpful and hospitable being a cold and wet day apon arrival staff already had the heating on in our room. The room was very clean and comfortable"
Australia
Kay
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Ambassador Motor Inn Ballarat
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Compare popular hotels in Ballarat Central

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, and large windows.
Ballarat Premier Apartments
4.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
475 reviews
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A restaurant with brick walls, wooden tables, and bar stools.
Lake Inn Ballarat
4.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
860 reviews
View
A brick building with a reception area, columns, and a pathway leading to the entrance.
Quest Ballarat
4.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
796 reviews
View
A kitchen with a brick wall, a potted plant, a laptop, and a display case with pastries.
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
5.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,037 reviews
View
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by a white fence and large windows.
Oscar's Hotel
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
581 reviews
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Where to stay in Ballarat Central

Find the best Ballarat Central areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A waterfront building with a green roof, likely a clubhouse, surrounded by calm water and trees.
Photo by Lavinia Butterworth
Open Photo by Lavinia Butterworth

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.

A historic street with wooden buildings, a horse-drawn carriage, and a sign for the Victoria Theatre.

Golden Point (Ballarat)

Travellers come to Golden Point (Ballarat) for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Sovereign Hill and Gold Museum while you're in town.

A small wooden boathouse with a dark blue door, a white trim, and a tall antenna on a pier extending into calm water.

Wendouree

While visiting Wendouree, you might make a stop by sights like Eureka Stadium and Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve.

A historical town with wooden buildings and a prominent church steeple.

Ballarat East

Visitors to Ballarat East enjoy its spas, and if you want to do some exploring, Eureka Hall is worth a stop.

A rural landscape with rolling hills, scattered trees, and a few buildings.
Photo by Jade Craven
Open Photo by Jade Craven

Buninyong

If you're spending some time in Buninyong, Buninyong H21 Bushland Reserve and Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

Top Ballarat Central Hotel Reviews

Quest Ballarat Station

Quest Ballarat Station

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing stay, great service and spotless room. Will book again"
claire 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Quest Ballarat Station

Frequently asked questions

What is Ballarat Central like?
You'll be sure to have fun exploring Ballarat's Ballarat Central neighbourhood. Are you looking for Ballarat Central travel tips? Make sure that you visit Ballarat Town Hall and Her Majesty's Theatre while you're in the neighbourhood.
What's the best accommodation in Ballarat Central?
Based on our traveller data, The Provincial Boutique Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay in Ballarat Central. This aparthotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other good options for your stay in the area include Mid City Ballarat and Craig's Royal Hotel.
How many hotels will I be able to find in the Ballarat Central area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Ballarat, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 32 Ballarat Central hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Ballarat Central, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals in Ballarat Central.
What is there to do in this Ballarat neighbourhood?
Landmarks in Ballarat Central that you won't want to miss include Her Majesty's Theatre and St Patrick's Cathedral. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Ballarat Town Hall and Art Gallery of Ballarat are some other places worth a visit. A few places to visit in the area around Ballarat Central include Gold Museum, Lake Wendouree and Sovereign Hill. While you're out sightseeing in Ballarat, make sure that you visit other sights such as Lake Esmond or Eureka Stadium.
How can I get around Ballarat Central and the greater Ballarat area?
If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at Ballarat Station.