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ibis budget Canberra

3.0 star property
Hotel in Canberra with a restaurant

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Property grounds
Reception
1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Daily continental breakfast (AUD 13 per person)
Room, 3 Single Beds

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$86
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Multiple Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 3 Single Beds

Room, 3 Single Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard King Room with overhead single bunk

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
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About the area

Map
15 Tay Street, Antill Street, Watson, ACT, 2602

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 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Gang Gang Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive

About this property

ibis budget Canberra

Hotel near Australian National University
ibis budget Canberra provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and smoke-free property
  • A vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 75 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English

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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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.4 per cent 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 are 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: from 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 per cent

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 any lifts

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is ibis budget Canberra pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of AUD 50 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at ibis budget Canberra?

As of 29 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ibis budget Canberra on 4 Aug 2025 start from AU$85.50, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at ibis budget Canberra?

Self-parking is available for AUD 5 per night.

What time is check-in at ibis budget Canberra?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at ibis budget Canberra?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is ibis budget Canberra located?

Located in Watson, this hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of EPIC, Goorooyarroo Nature Reserve and Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve. Mount Majura Vineyard and Netball ACT are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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ibis budget Canberra Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 229 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 324 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 252 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 127 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 74 out of 1006 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, happy to offer extra quilt and lend me phone charger.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great price for somewhere comfortable to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick and easy check in, clean and simple rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to be
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very good value for money. Simple and basic accommodations. Ideal for the traveller looking for a budget stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
well serviced by buses R9 and 50 Extremely quiet despite being close to Northbournr Avenue
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rahulasiri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value, good location and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Tamara

It has a vintage feel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always friendly clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuk Nam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
best valued
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is perfect if all you need is a bed and a shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff during check-in was very friendly and helpful. She provided me with bus route information, and what was happening in Canberra. Check out was easy and the room was well kept.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ben

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room smelt so strong of bleach that it gave me a headache, the aircon/heater wasn’t working, dirty and hairs on the sheets
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Edgar

Disliked: Amenities
The room was very very ordinary with nowhere to hang ones clothes
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A comfortable bed, a hot shower and an easy place to find were just what I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great stay but is about 20 minutes from Canberra City Cebter.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Janet

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosie

Liked: Staff & service
Ibis is a basic accommodation which suits people on a budget. No bells and whistles but adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Price good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Clark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was fine.Location was more difficult to get to without a car,but still reasonably accessible.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Khaled

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff, w Quite and convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Frank

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disappointed that although advertised as pet friendly there was no mention of the $50 excess fee for a pet until check in!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025