Bakery Hill
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Popular places to visit
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 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.
Ballarat Botanical Gardens
Find out about the history of Ballarat when you spend time at Ballarat Botanical Gardens. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.
Gold Museum
Find out about the treasured metal that enticed thousands of prospectors to find their fortune in the gold rush of the mid 19th century at this intriguing museum.
Things to do
Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
Top hotels in Bakery Hill
City Views Ballarat
Laundry and indoor heated swimming pool on site. Friendly staff. Smooth check-in and communication
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025
The Menzies Ballarat
Location to city centre
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025
Central City Motor Inn
Bathroom was clean and shower area newly renovated. Staff was very friendly and helpful, lent us a connector when mine did not work. Room was spacious and clean. Bed was comfortable. We enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on Aug 31, 2025
Bakery Hill Motel
Quick overnighter - very convenient for restaurants, CBD, spacious and comfortable.
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025
Barkly Motorlodge
Room was outdated. Bathroom needs an upgrade. Shower was over the old spa, so hard to climb in.
Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025
Quest Ballarat Station
Room was very clean and the receptionist was courteous and helpful would stay again.
Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Bakery Hill
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.
Golden Point (Ballarat)
Golden Point (Ballarat) is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Gold Museum and Sovereign Hill while you're in town.
Ballarat Central
If you're spending some time in Ballarat Central, Ballarat Town Hall and Her Majesty's Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Soldiers Hill
Uncover some of the top draws of Soldiers Hill like its spas and restaurants. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, make a stop by Art Gallery of Ballarat or Ballarat Town Hall.
Mount Pleasant
Though Mount Pleasant might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sovereign Hill and Gold Museum.
Canadian
Travelers like the parks in Canadian, and Lake Esmond is a top attraction you might want to visit.
