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

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

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

A narrow kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

1. Lake Inn Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 1.7 km from Ballarat Tramway Museum

michelle

NT$4,118

NT$4,530 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

2. Ballarat Premier Apartments

Ballarat Central, 2.9 km from Ballarat Tramway Museum

natalka

NT$4,078

NT$4,485 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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, and a microwave. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a small workspace with a laptop and a lamp.

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a chair, a TV, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

3. Quest Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 3 km from Ballarat Tramway Museum

Patricia

NT$4,261

NT$4,687 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and brick walls.

A hotel room with a bathroom, a large mirror, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outside.

A courtyard with a pergola, a central table, and chairs. There are brick buildings with arched windows in the background.

A garden with a variety of flowers and a central fountain.

4. Bell Tower Inn

Alfredton, 2.3 km from Ballarat Tramway Museum

Kelly

NT$2,854

NT$3,140 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a small table, and a mirror. There is a door leading to another room and a window with curtains.

A swimming pool with a fenced area, a covered seating area, and a building in the background.

A reception desk with a framed artwork, a bulletin board, and a welcome sign.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, toaster, sink, and a small refrigerator.

5. Alfred Motor Inn

Alfredton, 2.2 km from Ballarat Tramway Museum

Ra'ed

NT$2,426

NT$2,669 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

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

6. Mid City Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 3.1 km from Ballarat Tramway Museum

Stuart

NT$2,752

NT$3,028 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A motel with a parking lot and a row of purple flowers in the foreground.

A pool area with a fenced pool, a red building, and a white building with numbered rooms in the background.

A small kitchenette with a microwave, refrigerator, and a white cabinet.

7. Avenue Motel

Alfredton, 1.8 km from Ballarat Tramway Museum

Susan

NT$2,406

NT$2,646 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, stainless steel appliances, and wooden flooring.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A brick building with a sign for 'Ballerat Suites' and 'Motor Inn.'

8. Ballarat Suites

Golden Point (Ballarat), 5 km from Ballarat Tramway Museum

Robert

NT$3,825

NT$4,207 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A grand hallway with a tiled floor, a chandelier, and a staircase with a wooden railing.

9. Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 3.4 km from Ballarat Tramway Museum

Matthew

NT$3,583

NT$3,941 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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

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

10. RACV Goldfields Resort

13.6 km from Ballarat Tramway Museum

Melissa

NT$4,645

NT$5,109 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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.

11. Quest Ballarat Station

Soldiers Hill, 3.5 km from Ballarat Tramway Museum

Anthony

NT$3,963

NT$4,360 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

12. Sovereign Park Motor Inn

Golden Point (Ballarat), 4.7 km from Ballarat Tramway Museum

Alireza

NT$4,890

NT$5,379 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A wooden deck with a patio umbrella, a white fence, and a view of greenery through large windows.

A woman walking on a curved pathway surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A reception desk with a marble top, two vases with flowers, a small globe, and a sign reading 'AURA'.

A building with a brick facade, a sign for 'Billy's Distilled Bar', and a 'Mercure' sign.

13. Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

Golden Point (Ballarat), 5.1 km from Ballarat Tramway Museum

Lynda

NT$3,449

NT$3,793 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A Comfort Inn & Suites sign, a street with cars, and a clear blue sky.

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

14. City Views Ballarat

Bakery Hill, 4 km from Ballarat Tramway 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

NT$2,550

NT$2,804 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

15. Seymours on Lydiard

Soldiers Hill, 3.4 km from Ballarat Tramway Museum

Simon

NT$3,466

NT$3,812 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large window, and a view of the outdoor area.

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

16. Sovereign Hill Hotel

Golden Point (Ballarat), 4.6 km from Ballarat Tramway Museum

Tania

NT$3,270

NT$3,597 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

17. The Menzies Ballarat

Bakery Hill, 4.1 km from Ballarat Tramway Museum

Justin

NT$2,813

NT$3,095 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A playground with slides and a wooden fence.

A park with a pavilion, picnic tables, a playground, and a body of water in the background.

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

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.

18. Eureka Lodge Motel

Ballarat East, 5.9 km from Ballarat Tramway Museum

Rhonda

NT$2,752

NT$3,364 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A reception area with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view of the street.

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

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

19. Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard

Ballarat Central, 3.4 km from Ballarat Tramway Museum

Jason

NT$3,486

NT$3,835 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a brick wall, a painting, a mirror, and a kitchenette.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a coffee machine.

A room with a wooden wall, a clock, a television mounted on the wall, and a collection of books and magazines displayed on the wall.

A building with a covered outdoor seating area, featuring tables and chairs.

20. Peppinella Motel

Delacombe, 3.9 km from Ballarat Tramway Museum

Jonathan

NT$2,997

NT$3,297 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Lake Inn Ballarat	9.4 Exceptional 861 reviews	View
Ballarat Premier Apartments	9.8 Exceptional 475 reviews	View
Quest Ballarat	9.4 Exceptional 797 reviews	View
Bell Tower Inn	8.4 Very good 826 reviews	View
Alfred Motor Inn	8.2 Very good 438 reviews	View

Top Ballarat Tramway Museum Hotel Reviews

Craig's Royal Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great service. Great location."

Quest Ballarat Station

10/10 Excellent

"Relatively new complex, clean, friendly staff and conveniently located"

Quest Ballarat

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent service and accommodation"

Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

8/10 Good

"Easy to access b/fast and restaurant. Quiet and rooms had plenty of room."

Seymours on Lydiard

10/10 Excellent

"A fantastic room, clean, cozy and warm. Free laundry too. Very much appreciated."

City Views Ballarat

10/10 Excellent

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

NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

8/10 Good

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

Sovereign Park Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"A really convenient location easy to get to many of Ballarat's sights. The room was spacious and clean. Everything you need was there. The checkin process was easy as was checkout. The pool looked great as did the other amenities. The only thing that bothered us which was'nt a huge deal but it was the rooms outside light stays on at night and a big glow comes through the glass panel of the door."

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A waterfront building with a green roof, likely a clubhouse, surrounded by calm water and trees.

Lake Wendouree

9.2/10 (1,041 reviews)

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.

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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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Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial

Find out about the history of Ballarat with a stop at Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's museums.

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Ballarat Aquatic and Leisure Centre

Enjoy an outing to Ballarat Aquatic and Leisure Centre during your stay in Ballarat.

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Ballarat Botanical Gardens

9.4/10 (591 reviews)

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.

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Ballarat Golf Club

8.6/10 (91 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Ballarat at Ballarat Golf Club. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.

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Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve, a lovely green space in Ballarat.

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Eureka Stadium

9.2/10 (16 reviews)

Catch an event at Eureka Stadium during your trip to Ballarat. Wander the gardens and lakeside in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ballarat Tramway Museum?

Ballarat Tramway Museum is located in a welcoming area of Ballarat that travelers like for its gardens and lakeside setting. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 10 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Ballarat Tramway Museum?

Quest Ballarat Station is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this aparthotel offers a fitness center and free WiFi. It's located 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Ballarat Tramway Museum. Other good choices within 5 miles include Mid City Ballarat and The Provincial Boutique Hotel.

How many hotels will I find close to Ballarat Tramway Museum?

Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Ballarat Tramway Museum.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Ballarat Tramway Museum.

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What can I see and do near Ballarat Tramway Museum?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Sovereign Hill and Eureka Centre. While you're exploring, swing by Her Majesty's Theatre, St Patrick's Cathedral, and Eureka Hall to learn a bit about the area. Enjoy the outdoors at Lake Esmond Botanical Garden, Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve, or Mullawallah Wetlands Nature Conservation Reserve.

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Our top choices for Ballarat Tramway Museum hotels

1. Lake Inn Ballarat

2. Ballarat Premier Apartments

3. Quest Ballarat

4. Bell Tower Inn

5. Alfred Motor Inn

6. Mid City Ballarat

7. Avenue Motel

8. Ballarat Suites

9. Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

10. RACV Goldfields Resort

11. Quest Ballarat Station

12. Sovereign Park Motor Inn

13. Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

14. City Views Ballarat

15. Seymours on Lydiard

16. Sovereign Hill Hotel

17. The Menzies Ballarat

18. Eureka Lodge Motel

19. Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard

20. Peppinella Motel

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Top Ballarat Tramway Museum Hotel Reviews

Craig's Royal Hotel

Quest Ballarat Station

Quest Ballarat

Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

Seymours on Lydiard

City Views Ballarat

NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

Sovereign Park Motor Inn

Other attractions near Ballarat Tramway Museum

Lake Wendouree

St Patrick's Cathedral

Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial

Ballarat Aquatic and Leisure Centre

Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Ballarat Golf Club

Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve

Eureka Stadium

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