Title: Visit Ballarat East: Best of Ballarat East, Ballarat Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Ballarat East](https://expedia.ca/Ballarat-East-Ballarat-Hotels.0-n553248634384051460-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Ballarat](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Ballarat.d5914.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Ballarat East Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Ballarat-East.d553248634384051460.Car-Rental-Guide)[Ballarat East Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Ballarat-East.d553248634384051460.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Ballarat East ## Ballarat ![Photo by Chris Huculak](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/041a4e60f7c7e08a518639ad7b4463ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Chris Huculak](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/041a4e60f7c7e08a518639ad7b4463ad.jpg) ## Visit Ballarat East Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Ballarat travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Ballarat.dx5914) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Sovereign Hill](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/189000/189876-Sovereign-Hill.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. 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Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (668 reviews) Clean, large room. Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F12%2F2025&endDate=22%2F12%2F2025&selected=17137&PinnedHotelID=17137&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634384051460) ![Eureka Stockade Holiday Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626800/9626759/7db830aa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Eureka Stockade Holiday Park 104 Stawell Street South Ballarat East VIC CA $146 CA $146 total Dec 22 - Dec 23 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this family-friendly cabin in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Sovereign Hill and Eureka Aquatic ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (571 reviews) Very helpful staff Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F12%2F2025&endDate=23%2F12%2F2025&selected=9626759&PinnedHotelID=9626759&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634384051460) ![Eureka Lodge Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625000/9624965/90f6deb2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Eureka Lodge Motel 119 Stawell Street South Ballarat East VIC Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay CA $98 CA $123 total Dec 22 - Dec 23 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this golf motel in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and water park access (surcharge). Popular attractions Sovereign Hill and Eureka Hall ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (403 reviews) Clean room. Quiet. Across from a nice park and the local pool. Was a great place to stay. Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F12%2F2025&endDate=23%2F12%2F2025&selected=9624965&PinnedHotelID=9624965&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634384051460) ![The Eastern Hotel Accommodations](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39820000/39812500/39812434/ff1c11a2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Eastern Hotel Accommodations 81 Humffray St N Ballarat East VIC CA $64 CA $88 total Dec 23 - Dec 24 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Sovereign Hill and Art Gallery of Ballarat are located ... 6.6/10 (81 reviews) Basic but ok for a night stopover. 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