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The 10 Best Design Hotels in Canberra, Australia

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Featuring guided tours and accommodation alongside animal enclosures, Jamala Wildlife Lodge is situated next to the National Zoo and Aquarium. Guests enjoy free WiFi and and an outdoor pool. African cuisine is served in the dining room.

We had an amazing experience between the Giraffe treehouse feeding, feeding the tree kangaroos, dinner in the lodge and the zoo tour we could not have had a better experience!

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9.6
Exceptional
124 reviews
Price from
£861
per night

Abode Narrabundah provides several room types to accommodate all needs, including rooms for families or corporate and leisure groups, pet friendly rooms and studios designed specifically for the mobility impaired. Each room includes kitchenette facilities, a washing machine and dryer, a TV with streaming device and bathroom amenities by Ideology.

Lovely place to stay. Pets floating around with their owners.

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8
Very good
1,439 reviews
Price from
£86
per night

Little National Hotel offers luxurious accommodation in Canberra. Positioned within the Realm Precinct, on National Circuit Barton, the hotel enjoys views of the city, Parliament House and cultural surrounds. Guests can enjoy a drink at the on-site bar.

The best bed I have ever slept on. Seriously didn’t want to leave. Incredible stay. Will visit again.

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8.6
Fabulous
1,961 reviews
Price from
£93
per night

Located in the heart of Canberra, this stylish hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness centre. All luxury accommodation features a private balcony with outdoor furniture. There is a free airport shuttle on weekdays, departing twice daily.

A very nice room in a central location

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8.7
Fabulous
2,574 reviews
Price from
£103
per night

Featuring a restaurant, bar and a fitness centre, Quality Hotel Dickson is a 7-minute drive from both Canberra Centre and Australian War memorial. Free parking is available.

Guests can enjoy evening entertainment in the hotel bar followed by a lovely meal in the hotel a la carte restaurant.

The location is great and the staff are very friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable and clean.

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8.1
Very good
1,607 reviews
Price from
£84
per night

Situated on 2.5 acres of manicured gardens and lawns, the 1920s-style Brassey of Canberra is just 5 minutes' drive from the Parliament of Australia and Capital Circle. Guests enjoy free WiFi, free parking and access to a variety of local dining options including Japanese cuisine, oven-fired pizza, cafes, bars, a tapas lounge and fine dining restaurants, a short walk from the property.

The hotel exuded the atmosphere of old times and was very charming. The hotel's surroundings were beautiful. The room was big and the bed was big. We slept very well.

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8.3
Very good
2,291 reviews
Price from
£76
per night

Located 1km from Old Parliament House and Capital Hill, Hotel Kurrajong Canberra is a heritage-listed property with a café, restaurant and 100MB of free WiFi per day, per room. A 24-hour reception is available.

The location, interior design, food

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8.3
Very good
2,467 reviews
Price from
£104
per night

Abode Woden is set in Canberra, 7.7 km from National Zoo and Aquarium, 8 km from Old Parliament House, as well as 8.1 km from Questacon. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a lift, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The aparthotel features family rooms and facilities for disabled guests.

The staff at the restaurant for breakfast were amazing. Everyone that we were serviced by had an awesome personality very friendly, couldn’t do enough for us.

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8.2
Very good
2,716 reviews
Price from
£81
per night

Located in Canberra, Abode Tuggeranong provides 4-star accommodation with private balconies. The air-conditioned accommodation is 16 km from National Zoo and Aquarium, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The aparthotel features family rooms as well as facilities for disabled guests.

The bed was so comfortable. The pillows luxurious and soft. And the contoured toilet seat was a pleasure to use. On the doorstep of a major shopping centre and many and varied restaurants and cafes, including Turkish, Italian, Chinese, Asian and others.

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8.1
Very good
1,115 reviews
Price from
£86
per night

Just 2.8 km from Central Canberra, Pinnacle Apartments offer self-contained units with a full kitchen, a private balcony and a lounge/dining area. The property has an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and barbecue facilities. Free parking and free WiFi is available.

Clean, comfortable stay, well equipped apartment & Accomodating reception team

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8.4
Very good
2,316 reviews
Price from
£88
per night

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  • Abode Woden
    Breakfast options
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,717 reviews

    Abode Woden is set in Canberra, 7.7 km from National Zoo and Aquarium, 8 km from Old Parliament House, as well as 8.1 km from Questacon.

    Quiet, Dark and spacious. Thoughly enjoyed my short stay

  • Hyatt Hotel Canberra - A Park Hyatt Hotel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,387 reviews

    Offering a state-of-the-art fitness centre with indoor swimming pool and sauna, this luxury hotel is only 5 minutes' drive from Parliament House.

    Beautiful room, great breakfast and friendly staff.

  • Pavilion On Northbourne
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,590 reviews

    The 4.5 star Pavilion On Northbourne features Canberra's largest indoor tropical garden atrium. There is also an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and onsite bar and restaurant.

    Always great value for money and the staff are great.

  • Ovolo Nishi
    Breakfast options
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 917 reviews

    Offering a 24/7 front desk, a fitness centre and a bar, Ovolo Nishi is located 5 minutes' drive from Parliament House and the site of the beautiful Floriade display.

    Helpful staff, very comfortable, complimentary minibar

  • Mercure Canberra
    Breakfast options
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,625 reviews

    Mercure Canberra’s spacious rooms combine old world charm with modern comforts like WiFi. Centrally located, just a few minutes drive from the city centre, Casino and the Canberra Convention Centre.

    Great location, lovely staff, perfect for our dogs

  • Nishi Apartments Eco Living by Ovolo
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 238 reviews

    Just 2 minutes’ drive from Canberra’s city centre, Nishi Apartments at NewActon boasts apartments with award-winning architecture and a private balcony. Guests enjoy free WiFi and a fitness centre.

    the staff were beautiful and extremely accommodating

  • Peppers Gallery Hotel
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 673 reviews

    Peppers Gallery Hotel is a luxurious boutique hotel, a short walk from the shores of Lake Burley Griffin. Each room is equipped with a coffee maker.

    Reception staff were helpful for our conference booking.

  • One of a Kind Apartments
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 70 reviews

    Just a 5-minute drive from Canberra city centre, One of a Kind Apartments offers self-contained apartments with a balcony or courtyard.

    close to everything shopping, cinemas & good spots.

Great access to the city centre! Check these boutique hotels in Canberra

  • East Hotel and Apartments
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,376 reviews

    East Hotel and Apartments features an on-site restaurant, a bar, a fitness centre and 24/7 reception. Each studio and apartment includes air TV and chromecasts in each.

    Warm welcome, beautiful upgrade, wonderful facilities and super clean

  • Hotel Realm
    Central location
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,948 reviews

    Located in the elegant suburb of Barton, on the footsteps of Parliament House, Hotel Realm is contemporary in design and features 2 day spas, 2 health clubs and 5 on-site restaurants.

    Like the restaurant and bars attached to the hotel

  • Burbury Hotel
    Central location
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,168 reviews

    Situated within the Parliamentary Triangle, Burbury Hotel features a fitness centre. The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

    Great location. Beautiful room. Loved the bathroom.

  • Abode Gungahlin
    Central location
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,573 reviews

    Situated in the north of Canberra, Abode Gungahlin offers stylishly appointed, self-contained, apartment-style rooms suitable for business or leisure travellers, groups and long stay guests.

    Clean and more ammenities than thought it would have

  • Adina Serviced Apartments Canberra Dickson
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,574 reviews

    Situated in one of Canberra's premier retail and dining precincts, Adina Serviced Apartments Canberra Dickson offers spacious rooms and apartments. Complimentary WiFi and on-site parking is offered.

    Clean . Easy access . Pleasant reception Affordability

  • QT Canberra
    Central location
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,274 reviews

    QT Canberra offers sleek designer accommodation, ideally situated in central Canberra, on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin and Canberra's largest conferencing facilities.

    There were road works but still very easy to walk around

  • Quest Canberra
    Central location
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 411 reviews

    Quest Canberra offers a range of stylishly furnished studios and apartments in the centre of Canberra.

    Breakfast was not available. Location was excellent

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Boutique hotels that guests love in Canberra

  • Avg. price/night: £131
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 917 reviews
    The interior design was stunning!
    Jasmine
    Young couple
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 47 reviews
    Very clean, lovely interior design, comfortable beds and lovely bed linen., 2 bathrooms good for 2 people with bath 😊 Friend with car delighted about garage.
    Susan
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £140.40
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,574 reviews
    Staff were lovely, the food was excellent, the room was great. The hotel was very conveniently located to the train station. It was a beautiful hotel with a great design. Wonderfully quiet
    Natasha
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £143.53
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,961 reviews
    Funky little hotel in inner south Canberra. Very nice clean lines in the hotel design, small but comfortable rooms. Designed more for the short stay visitor wanting value for money in a clean and comfortable hotel, rather than the luxury-seeking guest.
    Mark
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £143.53
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,168 reviews
    Great designer hotel, vibe and quality furnishings
    Sebastion Mick
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £143.53
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,168 reviews
    Lovely spacious rooms and comfortable king size bed. Well designed bathroom space. Loved the Leyla Bar on the 7th floor with stunning views of Canberra 😊 including a free drink on arrival!
    Jacqui
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £131
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 917 reviews
    - Excellent concierge with efficient check-in process. - Affordable security deposit. - Unique yet stylish decor. Well executed postmodern, eco-brutalist interior design well matched with retro styled furnishings, all embracing an organic, functional elegance. - Free minibar and snacks. - Quality breakfast. - Exceptionally clean and comfortable. - Just a great approach to hospitality, relaxed and functional while remaining elegant without being pretentious (unlike this review).
    Simon
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £143.53
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,961 reviews
    Ive long wanted to stay at this hotel, which is renowned for its funky design and location in Canberra's government bureaucratic centre. The modern facilities - including the library, self service cafe and bar and lovely wide hallways were generous and gave the place a comfortable, cool vibe. The design itself is unusual and worth checking out.
    Elle
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £127.87
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,274 reviews
    beautifully designed elegant boutique hotel
    Marianne
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £291.23
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,387 reviews
    Beautiful decor entrenched in a fascinating history. Stylish mix of modern and old school interior design. Exquisite marbling in the lifts and bathrooms. Sensational location.
    Megan
    Family with young children

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