ibis Budget Canberra

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ibis Budget
6.9 (4238 reviews)
15 Tay Street, Watson , Canberra , AU
+61 2 6253 9020

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Laundry
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Affordable rate
Friendly staff
Convenient location for budget travelers
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Outdated facilities
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
5.4
Several reviews mention cleanliness issues, including unclean floors and dusty areas.
Service
8.9
Many guests praise the staff for being friendly and helpful.
Location
8.4
Location is convenient for some guests; however, it is not close to major attractions.
Room Quality
5.9
Overall room quality is viewed as basic and somewhat outdated.
Amenities
5.9
Amenities are limited and some basic items such as towels and toiletries are lacking.
Value for Money
7.9
As a budget hotel, many feel it offers reasonable value, despite its shortcomings.
Food and Beverage
6.4
Breakfast options are basic and there are no dining options nearby.
Overall Experience
6.4
While the stay was adequate for budget accommodation, many guests expressed dissatisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 03:47

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just 7 km from the Australian War Memorial, Hotel ibis Budget Canberra offers easy access to key attractions like Parliament House and the Australian National Botanic Gardens, all within a short drive.

Comfortable Amenities
Each air-conditioned room is equipped with a TV, work desk, alarm clock, and a private bathroom with a shower. Stay connected with complimentary WiFi access and enjoy the convenience of on-site guest laundry facilities and vending machines.

Travel-Friendly
With free parking available on site and Canberra International Airport only a 20-minute drive away, Hotel ibis Budget Canberra ensures a hassle-free stay for all guests.

Book your stay now at Hotel ibis Budget Canberra for a convenient and comfortable experience!

Important information:

Please note, there is a 1.4% credit card surcharge when using a credit card.

Pets are welcome and a surcharge of $50 per night is to be paid upon arrival.

Parking fee is $5 per night to be paid upon arrival.

Guests arriving outside reception hours, please contact the hotel prior to arrival using the contact details found on the booking confirmation to organize a late check-in. After hours contact details for emergency and late check-in assistance are posted at the entry for your convenience.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: CBR

Location

Guest Reviews

6.9
Based on 4238 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.4
Service: 8.9
Location: 8.4
Room Quality: 5.9
Amenities: 5.9
Value for Money: 7.9
Food and Beverage: 6.4
Overall Experience: 6.4
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Storer • family_with_children • au
9
All that we needed
Pros:

The people I met

Cons:

Room to small

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Bradley • solo_traveller • au
1
Pros:

Easy to book in

Cons:

Noisy corridors at midnight by Indian people and attempt to get into my room by someone I had to swear at to deter! Will never stay here again

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Lydia • solo_traveller • au
6
Pros:

As I walked into reception, I could smell jonquils. Immediately my hay fever flared. The receptionist moved them into another room while speaking to me, and the flowers stayed away while I was there. I thought it was very thoughtful for him to do that.

Cons:

Banging doors and microwave being used early in the morning, you could hear it from the room.

I don't think it's fair that you now have to pay for parking when you are already staying at the accommodation. Parking should be free for people staying there. It's wrong to be charging a fee to have your car in the parking lot of the accommodation you have already paid for.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Mel • couple • au
8
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Sardar Atta Ur Rehman • family_with_children • au
5
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Robyn • solo_traveller • au
8
Good budget option when visiting Canberra
Pros:

Clean and staff helpful

Cons:

Very small bathroom

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Julie • solo_traveller • au
7
Pros:

Location, cost, breakfast

Cons:

Small shower and toilet, uncomfortable pillows, lack of bench space

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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VP • family_with_children • au
8
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Peter • couple • au
10
Was a memorable stay everyone was frendly
Pros:

Perfect location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Cedar • extended_group • au
1
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Du • couple • au
9
the location isn't very close to public transport, so it's hard to understand why they charge extra.
Pros:

As for the price—it’s strange that parking costs extra. I didn't expect a hotel in a location like this to charge a separate fee for parking.

Cons:

1. I didn't expect a hotel in this location to charge extra for parking.
2. Noise from the neighbors was still quite audible.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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judy_sri_lanka • solo_traveller • it
7
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Neil • solo_traveller • au
9
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Carlene • solo_traveller • au
7
Ordinary
Pros:

Location was great.

Cons:

TV was old, and reception awful.
Bed was old and lumpy.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Nadina • couple • us
3
nur zum kurz Übernachten OK, ansonsten nicht empfehlenswert
Pros:

Verkehrstechnisch gut zugänglich.

Cons:

Die Zimmer waren sehr klein. Auch nicht sehr reinlich. Parkplatz mussten wir doch extra bezahlen obwohl als kostenlos angegeben. Leider kein Restaurant in der nähe. Mussten immer mit dem Auto fahren.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • au
8
Good price and great breakfast
Pros:

The breakfast
Clean room and bed
Bed was comfortable
Friendly staff

Cons:

TV to small. Makes it so hard to see from the bed. Also with it being high up made the picture look darker. With being the type of screen it has.
WiFi signal very low. Couldn't get a stable connection. I was on second level.
Bathroom and shower you got to step up on it. It not ground level.
No Power points near the bed. Which is handy to have to charge phones and cameras.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Marylou • solo_traveller • au
5
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Jeff • solo_traveller • au
4
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Michael • solo_traveller • au
4
Get what you pay for
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Rooms are as advertised, budget. Nevertheless , very small and dormitory like.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Adrian • solo_traveller • au
8
It was comfortable and warm
Pros:

The bed linen was excellent

Cons:

A bit far from the train station but it’s not in Canberra at all

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee