Located in Canberra (Watson), ibis budget Canberra is within a 10-minute drive of Australian National University and Canberra Centre. .This hotel is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from National Gallery of Australia and 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Parliament House.
What's nearby
EPIC - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
Canberra Stadium - 8 min drive - 10.0 km
Australian National University - 8 min drive - 8.1 km
Canberra Centre - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
Australian War Memorial - 10 min drive - 9.2 km
Getting around
Kingston Canberra Station - 18 min drive
Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
Thai Herb - 6 min drive
McDonald's - 5 min drive
KFC - 5 min drive
The Knox - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 2 min drive
About this property
ibis budget Canberra
Hotel in Canberra with a restaurant
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)
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
More
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
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
Property is also known as
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ibis budget Canberra Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 234 out of 1004 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 323 out of 1004 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 249 out of 1004 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 126 out of 1004 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 72 out of 1004 reviews
2 - Terrible
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7.6/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
6.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Philip
16 July 2025
I just stayed one night but foam are not ok too soft for adult.
Philip
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Ronald
15 July 2025
Ronald
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Tracey
12 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Adequate Hwy stop
The bed is comfortable enough and the property is located conveniently off the Federal Hwy on the way into Canberra traveling south from Sydney. A couple of things to be aware of though 1) The walls are not soundproof. Listening to someone drag the one plastic stool that the rooms provide around the floor after midnight is not fun. 2) I'm not even 163cm but even I found the shower rose to be very low. 3) If you are carrying an injury, or if you are elderly you might find the step up into the toilet/shower to be difficult.
Tracey
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
James
10 July 2025
Good for one night stay clean and tidy
James
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Paul
29 June 2025
This is a good comfortable stay even though it's quite far from the city.
Paul
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Anita
29 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Anita
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
4/10 Poor
Edgar
Travelled with partner
22 June 2025
Disliked: Amenities
The room was very very ordinary with nowhere to hang ones clothes
Friendly staff, happy to offer extra quilt and lend me phone charger.
Yi
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Diane
Travelled with partner
22 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
I didn’t like having to pay for parking
Diane
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
David
21 June 2025
David
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Phil
15 June 2025
Liked: Staff & service
The room was very basic, the corridor's were like an echo chamber- doors didn't seem to be closed quietly anywhere, very noisy. Breakfast buffet was good.
Smokers were sitting in front of the property late night talking loudly. The smoking zone needs to be isolated and away from the building.
Zico Joseph
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10 Good
louise
Travelled with family and small children
5 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
For the price, it was a good overnight stay. Just unfortunate that there was a black out (no fault of the hotel) so was hard to get bags inside when it was pitch black.
The beds were clean but facilities are dated. Toilet and shower were clean but there was a slight 'drain' smell. I only needed it to sleep in so wasn't a massive issue. Maybe if it was for a longer stay, then it may have been.
The lady on reception was fantastic and gave us extra blankets due to the power cut but thankfully it was back on within an hour of us checking in
Overall, you get what you pay for and even though it was cheap, it was clean and quiet
Very basic, which was o.k. for 1 night, but wouldn't have wanted to stay here longer.
A large carpark, but we had to pay $5 per day for parking, which wasn't on the booking.