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Popular places to visit
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 when you spend time at Ballarat Botanical Gardens. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.
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 Ballarat Central
Mid City Ballarat
Clean spacious room. Place is showing its age but quiet and very comfortable. Would stay there again. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
Very clean, close to all amenities any yummy food at the restaurant downstairs
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025
Quest Ballarat
Just a one night stay. Staff friendly and helpful in a very caring way. Room large and comfy. Great sleep on big comfy bed in quiet area. Bathroom fine and kitchen good too. Be handy for a long term stay.
Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025
Craig's Royal Hotel
Lovely place to stay. Although I didn't eat there, the areas looked clean and inviting. Room was clean and sheets sharp and clean. Everything for a sales rep would want for a good nights accommodation.
Reviewed on Oct 16, 2025
Lake Inn Ballarat
The accommodation hotel is separate to the licensed hotel/restaurant next door but there’s a connecting door and the restaurant is a good option.
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025
Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat
Nice place and great location for us. Only issue was we had only a warm shower on two days of our stay. Would stay again.
Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ballarat Central
Bakery Hill
Check out the restaurants, shopping, and spas while spending some time in Bakery Hill. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighborhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Her Majesty's Theatre or Art Gallery of Ballarat.
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.
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 might 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)
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.
