East HotelvsDickson Central
Both hotels are rated highly by experts. On balance, East Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to Dickson Backpackers. East Hotel ranks #6 in Canberra with praise from 2 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Rough Guide.
East Hotel
69 Canberra Avenue, Canberra 2604
From $129/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Rough Guide
"A stylish new addition to Canberra’s hotel scene, East is in a good location near Kingston and Manuka shops and restaurants."
The Telegraph
8.0
"East Hotel is a quirky, modern boutique hotel in one of Canberra's more sophisticated districts." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Near Canberra's Parliamentary Triangle, the four-pearl East Hotel is a hip boutique property with a buzz." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Straddling the divide between boutique and business, East offers stylishly executed spaces and smile-inducing extras such as free lollies and design magazines for loan in the lobby." Full review
Dickson Central
4/14 Woolley Street, Dickson, Canberra
From $26/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Fitness Center
Lonely Planet
"This new backpackers, in the heart of Canberra's Chinatown, boasts comfortable bunks (spring mattresses and warm coverings), a large kitchen and games room, and pleasing oriental decor."
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Go for a room with windows – the ones without are a little dingy.