Ballarat Central Travel Guide
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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
You can study the exhibits at Art Gallery of Ballarat, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Ballarat. Wander around the gardens or experience the area's art scene.
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
You can study the exhibits at Sovereign Hill, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Ballarat. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.
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.
Gold Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Gold Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Ballarat. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.
Top hotels in Ballarat Central
Mid City Ballarat
The room was good, breakfast pretty bad, tea and toast was the only good thing there. Bed was comfortable are the room was quiet. Would look for other alternatives next time.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Quest Ballarat
Clean rooms. The room I was in the bathroom was nothing special but you have everything you need in the room. I rate it, I’ll be going back. Parking on site is not ideal. It’s shared with the apartments out back, so first in first served otherwise street parking is your only option.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
Clean, spacious, comfortable amenities in a beautiful boutique style hotel. We both had the best sleep we've had in years and the spa bath was the extra touch of relaxation needed for a night away. Will definitely be back!
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Craig's Royal Hotel
Beautiful old building. Foyer/reception area feels grand & the heritage is preserved. Room decor is nice but the rooms are a too dated (grandma’s house) for my liking but could look beautiful if designed right. Mattresses are very soft. Rooms clean. Staff were great. Great location.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Lake Inn Ballarat
The room was cleaned to a very high standard
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Oscar's Hotel
Nice room. Spa broken long enough to make a laminated sign to say so. There was a wedding reception on we had no idea about until check-in below our room with music til midnight. One staff member was going to come see us and tell us where to park. I guess he got lost. Told us we had Netflix, nope... ...
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
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 St Patrick's Cathedral and Ballarat Town Hall.
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.
