University HousevsCivic Pub Backpackers
Civic Pub Backpackers and University House are both recommended by professional travelers. Overall, University House ranks slightly higher than Civic Pub Backpackers. University House comes in at #10 in Canberra with approval from 3 reviewers including Lonely Planet, DK Eyewitness and Rough Guide.
University House
Balmain Cr & Liversidge St, Australian National University, Canberra 2601
From $83/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
DK Eyewitness
"In the peaceful gardens of the Australian National University... As well as spacious standard rooms and suites, there are several one- and two-bedroom apartments and a suite for disabled guests."
Rough Guide
"Clubhouse-style hotel run by the Australian National University on the edge of its huge, semi-rural campus. Excellent value."
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"In the bushy grounds of ANU... Spacious rooms and two-bedroom apartments can be hired with or without breakfast and come with a small balcony from where you can watch donnish professors come and go." Full review
Civic Pub Backpackers
8 Lonsdale Street, Braddon, Canberra 2612
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant
Lonely Planet
"These basic rooms with bunks and shared bathrooms make an acceptable option if the city’s hostels are full." Full review