The Best Cheap Hotels in Canberra

Budget-Friendly and Affordable Places to Stay in Canberra

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Canberra, Australia is a vibrant destination with plenty of fun activities and attractions. If you're traveling on a budget, finding an affordable place to stay might be a challenge, though. But does Canberra have cheap hotel rooms? Absolutely. With so many budget-friendly hotels and motels available, there is no need to break the bank for a comfortable and relaxing stay here. So, if you're looking for where to stay on a budget, or trying to figure out how to find cheap rooms in Canberra, we've figured it out for you already. When looking for affordable places to stay, everyone should consider a variety of factors, including the price, but also the location, amenities, level of service, and guest ratings. While low prices are important, travelers should also consider the comfort and relaxation of the rooms, as well as the location of the hotel, which can greatly impact their experience in Canberra. Some of the best budget-friendly hotels in Canberra offer amenities such as pools, providing guests with a great place to cool off and unwind after a long day of exploring the city. When considering guest ratings, travelers should look for hotels with a proven track record of providing comfortable stays, while also being easy on the wallet. We've analyzed the best budget-friendly hotels and motels in Canberra based not just on the prices, but also the locations, guest ratings, amenities, and nearby activities as described. So, below you'll see the results of our research, which includes the best values and great bargain hotels in Canberra. Whether you're traveling solo or with a group, there are plenty of cheap stays available in Canberra that will meet your needs and your budget. So, let's get to it: here's where to sleep cheap in Canberra.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Ramada Diplomat Canberra

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $86 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Fantastic Bargain in Canberra
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at Cnr Canberra Ave & Hely St, Ramada Diplomat Canberra has great rooms from $86 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. It has a terrific 8.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 4.7 km from the city center, budget travelers will especially love laundry services, golf, a spa, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental at this affordable hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury. The price of this hotel is less than average for budget hotels, which makes it a great value.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly


Pavilion On Northbourne

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $84 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Values in Canberra
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is Pavilion On Northbourne which has nice rooms starting at $84. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 242 Northbourne Avenue. This relaxing hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchens, laundry services, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.8 km from the city center. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun. It's also less than the average price for budget hotels, so it's a great value.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly


QT Canberra

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $108 (before taxes) - See All Prices
One of the Best Inexpensive Hotels in Canberra
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

We found QT Canberra to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $108. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1 London Circuit. You'll also find city views, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, family rooms, and a tour desk which travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 0.2 km from the center of town. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly


Hotel Kurrajong Canberra

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $140 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Low Cost Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $140, Hotel Kurrajong Canberra, at 8 National Circuit provides room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services. Its terrific guest rating is 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Budget travelers will really like this budget-friendly hotel which also offers kids meals, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, family rooms, and air-conditioning. It's located just 2.7 km from the city center, too.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly


Abode Gungahlin

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $91 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Very Affordable Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for budget hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Abode Gungahlin has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10, and offers a restaurant, a bar, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and pet-friendly rooms. The great rooms here start at $91 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Cnr Anthony Rolfe Avenue & Gribble St. Furthermore, it also offers free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a microwave, which is nice for visitors. Just 11.1 km from the city center, this low-cost hotel is a terrific choice. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly


Ovolo Nishi

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $153 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Cheap Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

The great guest rating of Ovolo Nishi is 8.30 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $153, and it's located at 25 Edinburgh Avenue. We also love the laundry facilities, a multi-lingual staff, a beauty salon, air-conditioning, and a coffee shop which are great for travelers. And since it's just 0.5 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Air-conditioned
  • Family-Friendly


For more terrific hotel ideas in Canberra, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Canberra, Best Luxury Hotels in Canberra, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Canberra, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Canberra, Best Hotels for One Week in Canberra, Best Hotels for One Night in Canberra, or Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Canberra.


Is it expensive to spend the night in Canberra?

Canberra Average Budget Hotel Price
$110

Travelers to Canberra, Australia will have a large number of terrific budget accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of budget hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 6 budget hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $110. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Canberra.

The average prices of our suggested budget hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $134
  • 4-star hotels: $87


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