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Dickson CentralvsPavilion on Northbourne
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers. Overall, Pavilion on Northbourne ranks slightly better than Dickson Backpackers. Pavilion on Northbourne comes in at 70 with recommendations from 2 sources such as DK Eyewitness, Lonely Planet.
Dickson Central
Lonely Planet
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.
Pavilion on Northbourne Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
242 Northbourne Avenue, Dickson, Canberra 2602
From $83/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Lonely Planet "This centrally located, midrange hotel... offers decent-value apartments and is a good stopover for fussy travellers. Some rooms are wheelchair accessible." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This refurbished hotel and serviced apartments, popular with business travellers, has recently gone up-market... It is close to shops and restaurants and only 2 km (1 mile) from the city centre."
