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

A spacious living area with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a chandelier.

A wooden staircase with a handrail, a framed picture on the wall, and a stained glass window.

A hallway with a table featuring a lamp, a vase with flowers, and a fruit bowl.

1. Ballarat Premier Apartments

Ballarat Central, 1.9 km from Gold Museum

natalka

AED 511

AED 562 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a desk with a laptop, a chair, and a small table with a lamp.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel with a spacious entrance, multiple floors, and a well-lit facade.

2. Quest Ballarat Station

Soldiers Hill, 2 km from Gold Museum

Anthony

AED 453

AED 499 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A red brick building with a sign reading "Motel Reception & Entry Apartments."

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a picture on the wall.

A reception desk with a sign indicating reception hours from 7 AM to 9 PM.

3. Lake Inn Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 3 km from Gold Museum

michelle

AED 502

AED 552 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A dining area with a fireplace, wooden panel walls, a table set with plates, cutlery, and glasses, and a chair with a leather seat.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a wine display.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a kitchenette.

4. Sovereign Park Motor Inn

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.6 km from Gold Museum

Alireza

AED 526

AED 579 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a blue patterned backsplash, and a round wooden dining table with chairs.

A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a small table with a vase, a cabinet, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a blue herringbone backsplash, and a wooden countertop. There is a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a hallway leading to another room.

5. The Provincial Boutique Hotel

Ballarat Central, 1.8 km from Gold Museum

Frances

AED 401

AED 442 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

A bar area with stools, a counter, and a brick wall.

A lobby with a reception desk, a potted plant, a patterned rug, and a staircase.

A covered terrace with wicker furniture, ornate railings, and a view of historic buildings.

6. Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 1.6 km from Gold Museum

Matthew

AED 408

AED 449 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

A two-story house with a covered porch, large windows, and a visible chimney.

A hallway with wooden flooring, white walls, and framed pictures on the walls.

7. Seymours on Lydiard

Soldiers Hill, 2.1 km from Gold Museum

Julie

AED 357

AED 395 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a desk, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A brick barbecue grill, picnic table, and a house in the background.

A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, a comfortable sofa, a patterned rug, and a large window with blinds.

8. Sovereign Hill Hotel

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.5 km from Gold Museum

Tania

AED 373

AED 410 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A brick building with a sign for Comfort Inn & Suites, featuring a blue awning and a clear blue sky.

A compact living space with a sofa, a desk, a television, and an air conditioning unit.

9. City Views Ballarat

Bakery Hill, 1.3 km from Gold Museum

"TV, microwave and kettle/toaster nice. Lights for some reason had no covers on them, too bright to leave on without the covers. Ended up finding them in the cupboard, carpet was a little sticky. Room wasnt available until a little after 2. Parking was limited car park was all filled up when we arrived back to hotel no where to park. We ended up leaving at 1130 pm to go back home. Would be suitable for couples or singles only staying a little while. Didnt suit us a family."

Sophie

AED 276

AED 303 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, sink, and dishwasher. There is a small stool and a window with a view of the outside.

A wooden staircase with a handrail leading to a second floor. There is a small table and a blue sofa on the lower level.

A modern building with a flat roof, a balcony, and a car parked in front.

10. The Menzies Ballarat

Bakery Hill, 1.4 km from Gold Museum

Justin

AED 290

AED 319 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A playground with slides and a wooden fence.

A flat-screen TV displaying a Netflix interface with 'Frankenstein's Monster, Frankenstein' and 'Stranger Things' visible. A remote control is on a stand in front of the TV.

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, and a chair.

A park with a playground, a pool, and covered seating areas.

11. Eureka Lodge Motel

Ballarat East, 2 km from Gold Museum

Rhonda

AED 311

AED 382 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and an oven. There is a dining table with two chairs and a vase with flowers.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a kitchen in the background.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a small workspace with a laptop and a lamp.

12. Quest Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 1.9 km from Gold Museum

Leanne

AED 468

AED 517 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A brick building with a sign reading "BAKERY HILL MOTEL".

A brick building with a covered patio area featuring outdoor seating and air conditioning units.

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, towel rack, toilet, and a trash can.

13. Bakery Hill Motel

Bakery Hill, 1.2 km from Gold Museum

Lindy

AED 290

AED 320 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A building with a large sign reading "MID-CITY".

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

A reception area with a staircase, a reception desk, and a view of a green wall with plants.

14. Mid City Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 1.8 km from Gold Museum

Stuart

AED 315

AED 346 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A covered outdoor area with tables and chairs, a door with a sign, and a view of greenery outside.

A modern corridor with large windows, a tiled floor, and a green plant wall.

A restaurant with multiple tables set for dining, each with chairs and candles.

15. Barkly Motorlodge

Bakery Hill, 1 km from Gold Museum

Wade

AED 289

AED 318 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a chandelier.

A grand staircase with a chandelier, a wooden floor, and a table with a floral arrangement.

An outdoor terrace with a covered seating area, including tables and chairs, and a glass railing.

16. Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard

Ballarat Central, 1.6 km from Gold Museum

Jason

AED 397

AED 437 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A neatly made bed with white linens and a rolled towel, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with sheer curtains.

A quiet residential street with houses, well-maintained lawns, and mature trees.

A row of mobile homes with a red roof, white trim, and a small porch with a railing.

A covered outdoor seating area with brick walls and a row of chairs.

17. Miner's Retreat Motel

Ballarat East, 2 km from Gold Museum

Sarah

AED 332

AED 403 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A bar area with a brick wall, a wooden counter, and bar stools.

A hallway with wooden flooring, white walls, and black-framed doors.

Two single beds with black and white striped bedding, a wooden headboard, and a bedside lamp.

A kitchenette with an LG microwave, a toaster, a coffee maker, and a toaster oven.

18. The Eastern Hotel Accommodations

Ballarat East, 1.6 km from Gold Museum

Taylah

AED 179

AED 248 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A dining area with a large window, a chandelier, and a wooden cabinet with a picture.

A patio with wicker furniture, including a chair and a table.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a variety of food items and kitchenware.

A living room with a brick fireplace, a leather sofa, a coffee table with decorative items, and a television displaying a news program.

19. Helen's Homestead

18.8 km from Gold Museum

Shelley

AED 195

AED 272 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A restaurant interior with wooden barrels, a chalkboard menu, and shelves of jars.

An outdoor patio area with wooden tables and chairs, a seating area with cushions, and a view of the landscape.

A modern building with multiple floors and large windows, surrounded by a well-maintained grassy area and trees.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a built-in bathtub, and a balcony with a view of the outdoors.

20. RACV Goldfields Resort

14.5 km from Gold Museum

Melissa

AED 443

AED 492 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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Ballarat Premier Apartments	9.8 Exceptional 475 reviews	View
Quest Ballarat Station	9.6 Exceptional 608 reviews	View
Lake Inn Ballarat	9.4 Exceptional 860 reviews	View
Sovereign Park Motor Inn	9.4 Exceptional 802 reviews	View
The Provincial Boutique Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,035 reviews	View

Top Gold Museum Hotel Reviews

Bakery Hill Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Manager was super helpful with our two bikes. He took them to the storeroom every night and brought them out each morning. Really polite and helpful."

The Menzies Ballarat

8/10 Good

"The staff were great to deal with and able to extend our stay the day before we arrived. The location was good with easy access and safe parking The room was spacious with a comfortable clean bed and large fridge freezer. The bathroom was also spacious with a roomy shower with abundant hot water and pressure. The fittings in the bathroom were shonky with the roll holder falling off along with a towel rail, these could be easily fixed. We would stay again."

Sovereign Hill Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Basic room but fun for all families"

The Provincial Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were fantastic, the room was great for our needs and it was close to everything."

Mid City Ballarat

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and a nice big size. Staff were very nice and helpful. Not many choices at the buffet breakfast. Plenty of on site parking. Nice central location for Ballarat CBD"

City Views Ballarat

10/10 Excellent

"Spacious. Easy with a family. Very close to everything (most is walking distance)."

Quest Ballarat

10/10 Excellent

"Great apartment and great location!"

Ballarat Suites

8/10 Good

"Good hotel, comfy beds, quiet, well placed"

NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

8/10 Good

"It was clean and tidy. The staff were good."

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A historical town with wooden buildings, a fenced mining area, and a clear blue sky.

Sovereign Hill

9.2/10 (820 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Sovereign Hill, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Ballarat. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.

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A historic building with a clock tower, a statue in front, and a flagpole with flags.

Ballarat Town Hall

8.6/10 (79 reviews)

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.

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A gallery with large landscape paintings, a statue, and wooden furniture.

Art Gallery of Ballarat

9.2/10 (263 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Art Gallery of Ballarat, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Ballarat. Wander around the gardens or experience the area's art scene.

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A historic church with a pointed steeple and arched windows.

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.

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Lake Esmond

10.0/10 (1 review)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Esmond during your travels in Ballarat. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

9.4/10 (33 reviews)

After visiting Lake Esmond Botanical Garden, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ballarat. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.

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Her Majesty's Theatre

9.0/10 (50 reviews)

Enjoy a show at Her Majesty's Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Ballarat. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's art scene.

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Eureka Centre

8.8/10 (125 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Eureka Centre, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Ballarat. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Gold Museum?

Gold Museum is located in Ballarat. This welcoming area is known for its array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 50 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Gold Museum?

Adjacent to Gold Museum, NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data. Other good choices close by include Sovereign Hill Hotel and Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Gold Museum?

Expedia has 50 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Gold Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Gold Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Gold Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Gold Museum?

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Gold Museum, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Gold Museum?

You'll want to browse the collections at Sovereign Hill, Eureka Centre, and Ballarat Tramway Museum. Sights like Her Majesty's Theatre, Kryal Castle, and St Patrick's Cathedral are landmarks to visit in the area. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Lake Esmond Botanical Garden, Howitt Street Trig Station Natural Features Reserve, and Ballarat North Bushland Reserve.

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Our top choices for Gold Museum hotels

1. Ballarat Premier Apartments

2. Quest Ballarat Station

3. Lake Inn Ballarat

4. Sovereign Park Motor Inn

5. The Provincial Boutique Hotel

6. Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

7. Seymours on Lydiard

8. Sovereign Hill Hotel

9. City Views Ballarat

10. The Menzies Ballarat

11. Eureka Lodge Motel

12. Quest Ballarat

13. Bakery Hill Motel

14. Mid City Ballarat

15. Barkly Motorlodge

16. Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard

17. Miner's Retreat Motel

18. The Eastern Hotel Accommodations

19. Helen's Homestead

20. RACV Goldfields Resort

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Top Gold Museum Hotel Reviews

Bakery Hill Motel

The Menzies Ballarat

Sovereign Hill Hotel

The Provincial Boutique Hotel

Mid City Ballarat

City Views Ballarat

Quest Ballarat

Ballarat Suites

NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

Other attractions near Gold Museum

Sovereign Hill

Ballarat Town Hall

Art Gallery of Ballarat

St Patrick's Cathedral

Lake Esmond

Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Her Majesty's Theatre

Eureka Centre

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