Name: Canberra Accommodation Centre
Address: 210 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, AU
Price range: US$42–US$83 per night
Rating: 7.65

What guests think

Canberra Accommodation Centre is a budget, dorm-style stay near the light rail and city, offering simple rooms with shared bathrooms and kitchen facilities, generally comfortable beds, and convenient onsite parking that suits travelers prioritizing value and location.

Recurring downsides include traffic noise and thin walls that carry sound from halls and neighboring rooms. Rooms are small and basic, often without air conditioning or fans, and some guests reported unreliable Wi‑Fi or TV plus issues like window sealing or hot water. Shared areas and bathrooms are usually kept clean, and staff are generally friendly, though service and maintenance can be inconsistent. Expect a no‑frills stay focused on location and price.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic but useful, with shared kitchen and common areas for self‑catering. Onsite parking is convenient and often free.

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8

Betty

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and functional. Good parking. Friendly rates. Traffic noise from the street was a bit of a concern

8

Tayla

28 Apr 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

The apartment itself was okay, the shower was a bit dirty and apartment was fairly old, however, I believe I got what I paid for. In terms of the area surrounding the accommodation it was a bit dodgy, I had a bit of trouble with shady characters around the carpark and tram stop directly outside. There was a lot of noise that could be heard from both outside and from other guests all through the night. I think that comes down to the acoustics of the building, everything seems to echo, and the doors of other rooms could be heard slamming very loudly in the sleeping area of the apartment I stayed in. Sometimes it sounded as though it was coming from inside the apartment I was in, which was unsettling being a solo female traveller. On a positive note, the staff were very helpful and friendly, and the common room had a great vibe, there always seemed to be someone in there playing pool or piano.

8

Lauren

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and helpful staff, good parking

8

Alexandra

4 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Really liked the dorm feel and the community spaces. Especially downstairs.

8

Steve

26 Feb 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The backpacker's kitchen & dining area makes this accommodation a real goer in Australia's national capital. It means that you can take good care of yourself, if you can't afford the expensive up market hotels & the dining facade downtown. You can also provide for your breakfast by storing in the kitchenette on your multiple levels, you can even eat brekky there. It is wonderfully located on the new tram system, that is a couple of minutes from Civic, running every 5 minutes. The only downer is no cooling on hot days but there is heating on cold days. It's worth every penny!

10

win

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient and quiet place with plenty of parking, clean kitchen and comfortable beds.

8

Kim

1 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The accommodation is reasonably comfortable, but since this is shared showers, toilet and kitchenette the behaviour of other residents impacts on the stay with dishes left in the sink, insufficient bowls. Recently added boom gates and pay-parking to parking area which is frustrating to use.

10

kym

7 Oct 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great experience. Free onsite parking. Comfortable room, toilets and kitchen close. Light rail right across road and free at the moment. Grocery and takeaway out the back. Everything we needed for an inexpensive break

10

Kim

28 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great to have new fridges in kitchenettes, and improved security for lift access

8

Danielle

3 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Small room, kitchen area and shared bathrooms clean, good location with free parking

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Cleanliness

Rooms and shared bathrooms are often clean and tidy, with some reviews calling common areas spotless. However, several guests noted lapses in bathroom or kitchen upkeep and occasional cleanliness issues.

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8

Tayla

28 Apr 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

The apartment itself was okay, the shower was a bit dirty and apartment was fairly old, however, I believe I got what I paid for. In terms of the area surrounding the accommodation it was a bit dodgy, I had a bit of trouble with shady characters around the carpark and tram stop directly outside. There was a lot of noise that could be heard from both outside and from other guests all through the night. I think that comes down to the acoustics of the building, everything seems to echo, and the doors of other rooms could be heard slamming very loudly in the sleeping area of the apartment I stayed in. Sometimes it sounded as though it was coming from inside the apartment I was in, which was unsettling being a solo female traveller. On a positive note, the staff were very helpful and friendly, and the common room had a great vibe, there always seemed to be someone in there playing pool or piano.

10

David

20 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Was really great, had a clean room and shared bathroom was kept very clean too. Perfect budget accomodation option for a couple nights stay in Canberra.

8

Francis

14 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a convenient place to stay and the facilities were very clean.

8

Santhosh

27 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Location is great. Old building. Some of the front office desk staff are good, some are grumpy/unhelpful. The toilets need better maintenance and more frequent cleaning. The rooms aren't quiet at all - a lot of noise/sound seeps in.

8

Danielle

3 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Small room, kitchen area and shared bathrooms clean, good location with free parking

2

Thomas

28 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very dirty and poor staff

10

Keanu

15 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,372 nights

Staff were friendly, it was an easy check in, room was super clean, even though the bathrooms are shared they were kept very clean. Definitely would stay here again

6

Ashleigh

15 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It is the cheapest accomodation near the city and the rooms and common areas are always spotless. However sound insulation in the rooms is really poor. You can hear conversations from other rooms, in the hallway and outside traffic. The mattress and pillows are also not the most comfortable so I never get a great night’s sleep here.

8

Sandra

30 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good basic value for money accommodation, perfect for an overnight stay in Canberra without spending a fortune. It was clean and tidy, beds were very comfy.

6

Kym

25 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Only very average attention to maintenance in shared kitchen & ablutions facilities.

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Rooms

Rooms are small and basic, with many reports of traffic noise and thin walls. Lack of air conditioning or fans is common, and some guests experienced unreliable Wi‑Fi or TV plus issues like window sealing or hot water, though beds can be comfortable.

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Darren

1 Apr 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Review of the Motel: My recent stay at the motel was less than satisfactory due to a couple of significant drawbacks. Firstly, the lack of air conditioning was a major issue, particularly during warmer weather. The absence of this basic amenity made the room uncomfortably hot and stuffy, significantly impacting the overall quality of my stay. Additionally, the limited functionality of the windows compounded the discomfort. Despite attempting to open them, they didn't allow for sufficient airflow, further exacerbating the temperature and ventilation problems within the room. This made it challenging to get a good night's sleep and enjoy a comfortable environment during my stay. While the motel may offer affordability and convenience in terms of location, the absence of air conditioning and inadequate window ventilation significantly detracted from the overall experience. I would recommend addressing these issues to enhance the comfort and satisfaction of future guests.

8

Kim

17 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent value for money and very convenient, but the free wifi that is provided has limited capacity with a lot of people using the system. Overall great for a couple of nights in Canberra.

8

Santhosh

27 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Location is great. Old building. Some of the front office desk staff are good, some are grumpy/unhelpful. The toilets need better maintenance and more frequent cleaning. The rooms aren't quiet at all - a lot of noise/sound seeps in.

6

Kim

29 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location,close to city and restaurants Clean bathroon but rooms are basic and may be a little noisy at night.

4

Louise

2 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Did make it clear it was shared bathrooms facilities very small rooms with no power points

8

Penny

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Couldn’t fault the beds, bathrooms, but also couldn’t turn off the heater or get the tv to work.

6

kan

27 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room is facing the road and it's very noisy.

6

Ashleigh

15 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It is the cheapest accomodation near the city and the rooms and common areas are always spotless. However sound insulation in the rooms is really poor. You can hear conversations from other rooms, in the hallway and outside traffic. The mattress and pillows are also not the most comfortable so I never get a great night’s sleep here.

6

Muhammad Kai Ibrahim Ergo

14 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I always have had a good stay but for some reason this time around the WIFI was not working towards the far end of the building.

8

Chelsea

8 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great affordable accommodation with the easiest check-in even though we arrived at 11pm and check-out was easy too staff were kind and helpful. Room was tidy and facilities were handy as well. The view of the city was really nice and the room was warm. Overall very good experience.

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Service

Staff are generally friendly and helpful, and check‑in is often easy. Some guests reported inconsistent front desk attitudes, access‑code issues, or difficulty reaching staff.

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10

Daniel

6 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff are lovely. Would be nice to have a ceiling fan in the room.

8

Lauren

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and helpful staff, good parking

8

PETE

30 Jan 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Right near the Light Rail stop. Access code given was incorrect, had to contact the after hours number.

8

Santhosh

27 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Location is great. Old building. Some of the front office desk staff are good, some are grumpy/unhelpful. The toilets need better maintenance and more frequent cleaning. The rooms aren't quiet at all - a lot of noise/sound seeps in.

8

Pamela

18 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the staff on reception. Very helpful

2

Thomas

28 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very dirty and poor staff

10

Keanu

15 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,372 nights

Staff were friendly, it was an easy check in, room was super clean, even though the bathrooms are shared they were kept very clean. Definitely would stay here again

10

Deborah

8 Sept 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff We’re really kind when I first arrived

10

ian

30 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,354 nights

The property was untidy outside, but overall the Centre was great and very conveniently located. Staff were really good but hard to get hold of sometimes. Overall my stay was great and I'll be back again, especially if there's weekly stay packages and good discounts for return clients?

8

Chelsea

8 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great affordable accommodation with the easiest check-in even though we arrived at 11pm and check-out was easy too staff were kind and helpful. Room was tidy and facilities were handy as well. The view of the city was really nice and the room was warm. Overall very good experience.

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Location

Very convenient for the city, with a light rail stop directly across the road and restaurants nearby. Some mention traffic noise and occasional concerns around the immediate area.

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MOUSSA Jean

26 Oct 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

Quiet, clean establishment. Easy to get around thanks to the tramway station opposite.

8

Tayla

28 Apr 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

The apartment itself was okay, the shower was a bit dirty and apartment was fairly old, however, I believe I got what I paid for. In terms of the area surrounding the accommodation it was a bit dodgy, I had a bit of trouble with shady characters around the carpark and tram stop directly outside. There was a lot of noise that could be heard from both outside and from other guests all through the night. I think that comes down to the acoustics of the building, everything seems to echo, and the doors of other rooms could be heard slamming very loudly in the sleeping area of the apartment I stayed in. Sometimes it sounded as though it was coming from inside the apartment I was in, which was unsettling being a solo female traveller. On a positive note, the staff were very helpful and friendly, and the common room had a great vibe, there always seemed to be someone in there playing pool or piano.

8

james

10 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This place was nice to stay in. Very noisy street tho so had to have windows shut. Room was clean. The shared showers were clean but needed a hook and small shelves to keep dry clothes on . But was nice to be able to walk to restaurants at night and feel safe. Or just catch the tram into town straight from the front of hotel.

8

Cara

4 Apr 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

It was very convenient with transportation as the tram stop was right across the road.

10

Frederick

24 Feb 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Close to the tram stop

8

Glen

28 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Value for money. Good location

10

Muhammad Kai Ibrahim Ergo

9 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good been staying here for a month. Good location and good accommodation.

10

kym

7 Oct 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great experience. Free onsite parking. Comfortable room, toilets and kitchen close. Light rail right across road and free at the moment. Grocery and takeaway out the back. Everything we needed for an inexpensive break

8

Oleksandr

8 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location, not expensive, quiet)

8

Bob

10 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

delightful 1960s era building Central location next to tram stop.

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Month	Average price
January	US$72
February	US$61
March	US$64
April	US$64
May	US$61
June	US$60
July	US$60
August	US$67
September	US$69
October	US$77
November	US$68
December	US$75

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20 $83	21 $61	22 $62	23 $59	24 $62	25 $62	26 $58
27 $62	28 $57	29 $60	30 $60

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $56	2 $61	3
4 $54	5 $62	6 $55	7 $58	8 $53	9 $58	10 $52
11 $60	12 $50	13 $50	14 $51	15 $46	16 $50	17 $42
18 $49	19 $47	20 $51	21 $51	22 $50	23 $48	24 $51
25 $48	26 $51	27 $51	28 $51	29 $51	30 $51	31 $51

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