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Dickson CentralvsUniversity House
Both hotels are rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, University House is the choice of most reviewers compared to Dickson Backpackers. University House scores 73 with endorsements from 3 publications like Lonely Planet, DK Eyewitness and Rough Guide.
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.
University House
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide Lonely Planet
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 PlanetTop 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
