With a stay at ibis budget Canberra in Canberra (Watson), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Parliament House and Mount Majura Nature Reserve. .This hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Capital Region Farmers Market and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from EPIC.
What's nearby
Mount Majura Nature Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Capital Region Farmers Market - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary - Goorooyarroo Extension - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
EPIC - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Kingston Canberra Station - 18 min drive
Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
The Tradies - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 2 min drive
McDonald's - 5 min drive
The Knox - 3 min drive
Lion City - 6 min drive
About this property
ibis budget Canberra
Ibis budget Canberra offers 75 accommodations with air conditioning. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Bathrooms include showers. This Canberra hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hair dryers, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 75 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
At ibis budget Canberra, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a vending machine. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Ibis budget Canberra has a restaurant on site.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Uncovered parking on site (AUD 5 per night)
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 13 per person
A restaurant
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Stair-free path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
1 building
2 floors
Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
Biodegradable drinking straws available
Comprehensive recycling policy
Double-glazed windows
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local culture and ecosystem education
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drink bottles
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
LCD TV
Food and drink
Electric kettle
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Air conditioning
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Desk
Eco-friendly toiletries
LED lighting
Recycling
Water-efficient showers
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 1.4 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of AUD 50 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 13 per person
Uncovered self parking fee: AUD 5 per night
Pet fee: AUD 50 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.4 percent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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ibis budget Canberra Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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No lifts only stair cases rude front desk attendant mold on room roof air conditioner had a very moldy smell if used so wasn’t, window can open but a bit and no fly screens a hop up into toilet shower cubical and half flush didn’t even work don’t forget the drop into room when exiting toilet oh and don’t forget the extra 5 dollar parking fee open air honestly will never go there again.
Plus was there with my daughter but the filthy look said otherwise. Always watch that wood strip when you enter your room major trip hazards as it can catch your footing. If the lip on the stairs don’t get you before hand with the lip on each stair step preventing your suit case to glide up easier. To be honest just thought male attendant was rude at front desk and no you can site my id but not handing it to you. But to be honest he was probably the best thing the hotel needs upgrades and honestly were to begin one making it safe especially for the older people I saw staying there unsure how they would of even managed on a lower level if they had the amenities we had on the second level.
Asked me to leave straight away as they said I was smoking. I literally just arrived and never smoked and the room had zero smell of smoke. No refund issued from a 5 minute stay. Worst hotel experience I've ever had.
The room smelled liked cigarette smoke. House keeping cleaned the room and took all the towels and didn’t replace them. Air conditioning/heating very loud needs an update, bathroom very small and no window. TV needs updating. Front reception needs updating. The whole place needs a revamp. The front door after 10pm is supposed to be locked and only accessible with a room key but it was opening without so zero security. Budget is 100% accurate. Staff were nice but seems like no organisation or structure.
We were after a low cosr night's accommodation and this property ticked all the boxes. Dont stay here if you want 4 star luxury, but we had a good night and will stay there again in the future.
Colin
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Prahlad
15 Nov 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Prahlad
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
2/10 Terrible
Prudence
6 Nov 2025
Prudence
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
4/10 Poor
Bhikha
25 Oct 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Dusty room , smell of mould
Bhikha
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Linda
19 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Budget accommodation. friendly staff. Adequate and appropriate for the cost.
Checkin was easy. Staff polite and helpful. Our room we were a bit surprised. The rooms look contemporary and smart in the photos but actually they’re not. The room was small ( cell/ dorm like) and neglected needs updating. The AC in our room didn’t work properly and it’s old. They were hazards too. Our window was broken and blind wouldn’t stay down. Noted: to fix problem sticky tape was applied to window frame and blind, not a good look and cheap. There was 2 old heaters placed under the window again hazards and not a good look. One basin to use for bathroom/ kitchen not hygienic. Get walk pass bed had to position yourself straight de would. The bathroom/ toilet module to get in and out slip/ trip hazard. Any steam from shower can set up off smoke alarm not good. Em Slaby
The rooms were yak and dirty, both side of the beds and the cloth hangers in toilet was so crystal clear dirty and no one was cleaning them for ages, the toiles were smelling so bad, the rooms were also smelling so wet and uncomfortable. For some one who has alergy like me is a mistake to leave there.