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 St Patrick's Cathedral and Ballarat Town Hall 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 Quest Ballarat .

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 St Patrick's Cathedral and Her Majesty's Theatre. 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.

The Best Hotels in Ballarat Central, Ballarat - 2026 Updated Prices

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1. Craig's Royal Hotel

Ballarat Central

Antony

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A brick building with a reception area, columns, and a pathway leading to the entrance.

2. Quest Ballarat

Ballarat Central

Catherine

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A room with a large vertical garden wall, a staircase, and a patterned carpet.

3. Mid City Ballarat

Ballarat Central

cleudeny Diek

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

A long corridor with large windows and a view of the rooftop.

4. Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard

Ballarat Central

Tess

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A kitchen with a brick wall, a potted plant, a laptop, and a display case with pastries.

5. The Provincial Boutique Hotel

Ballarat Central

Renee

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by a white fence and large windows.

6. Oscar's Hotel

Ballarat Central

Kane

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A restaurant with brick walls, wooden tables, and bar stools.

7. Lake Inn Ballarat

Ballarat Central

Donna

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, and large windows.

8. Ballarat Premier Apartments

Ballarat Central

natalka

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A modern cafe with a glass front display case, outdoor seating, and a visible street view.

9. Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

Ballarat Central

Matthew

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A modern entrance with a potted tree, a wooden door, and a clear view of the street outside.

10. The Menzies Ballarat

Bakery Hill, 0.9 mi from Ballarat Central

Gabriel

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A reception door with a sign indicating reception hours, a key return box, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

11. Victoriana Motor Inn

Ballarat East, 2.1 mi from Ballarat Central

Matthew

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

12. Bakery Hill Motel

Bakery Hill, 0.8 mi from Ballarat Central

Louise

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large TV screen.

13. Quest Ballarat Station

Soldiers Hill, 0.6 mi from Ballarat Central

Anthony

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A Victorian-style house with a prominent front porch, a brick facade, and a metal roof.

14. Seymours on Lydiard

Soldiers Hill, 0.7 mi from Ballarat Central

Cecily

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

15. Ballarat Suites

Golden Point (Ballarat), 1.5 mi from Ballarat Central

Robert

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

An indoor swimming pool with a high ceiling and brick walls, surrounded by windows and seating areas.

16. Main Lead Ballarat Motel

Golden Point (Ballarat), 1.3 mi from Ballarat Central

Shantel

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A hotel entrance with a glass ceiling, steps leading up to the door, and potted plants on either side.

17. Barkly Motorlodge

Bakery Hill, 0.9 mi from Ballarat Central

Giuseppe

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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.

18. City Views Ballarat

Bakery Hill, 0.8 mi from Ballarat Central

Rebecca

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A two-story building with a gabled roof and a covered porch.

19. Sovereign Hill Hotel

Golden Point (Ballarat), 1.3 mi from Ballarat Central

Simone

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A large indoor swimming pool with blue tiles, lounge chairs, and a brick wall with a welcome sign.

20. Sovereign Park Motor Inn

Golden Point (Ballarat), 1.2 mi from Ballarat Central

Santo

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Ballarat Premier Apartments	4.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 474 reviews	View
Quest Ballarat	4.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 790 reviews	View
Lake Inn Ballarat	4.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 852 reviews	View
The Provincial Boutique Hotel	5.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,024 reviews	View
Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 295 reviews	View

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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.

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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.

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Newington

The bars and spas are a few reasons travellers visit Newington. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Lake Wendouree and Ballarat Botanical Gardens, a few notable attractions nearby.

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Wendouree

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

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Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments

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1. Craig's Royal Hotel

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17. Barkly Motorlodge

18. City Views Ballarat

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