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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.
Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve, a lovely green space in Ballarat.
Things to do
Sovereign Hill A Touch Of Gold Ballarat Tour
Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour
Top hotels in Ballarat Central
Mid City Ballarat
Staff were fantastic!
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
Room was nice but was woken at 5am by the train boom gates which rang so loudly through the room.
Reviewed on Apr 23, 2026
Quest Ballarat
The rooms are great
Reviewed on May 2, 2026
Craig's Royal Hotel
Property is an old building (1850s) with rooms that have decor in an old and traditional style making staying there an experience in itself. Wife believes she saw a ghost on the second morning.
Reviewed on May 8, 2026
Lake Inn Ballarat
Great place
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026
Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat
A very comfortable overnight stay. We also had coffee and breakfast in the cafe downstairs which was very good too.
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026
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 St Patrick's Cathedral and Ballarat Town Hall.
Golden Point (Ballarat)
Golden Point (Ballarat) is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Sovereign Hill, a top attraction in the neighborhood.
