Blue & White LodgevsDickson Central
Both properties are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Blue & White Lodge ranks slightly better than Dickson Backpackers. Blue & White Lodge has a TripExpert Score of 70 with praise from 2 sources such as Lonely Planet, DK Eyewitness.
Blue & White Lodge
 DK Eyewitness
 Lonely Planet
524 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra 2602
From $0/night
- Free Parking
 - Air Conditioning
 - Refrigerator
 
 "A friendly and comfortable bed-and-breakfast... It provides several budget and family accommodation options, and one room has a spa. It is five minutes’ drive from the city centre." 
 "Comfortable rooms, some with shared bathrooms, are neat as a pin and come with a delicious cooked breakfast." Full review
Dickson Central
 Lonely Planet
4/14 Woolley Street, Dickson, Canberra
From $26/night
- Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 - Laundy Room
 - Fitness Center
 
 "This new backpackers, in the heart of Canberra's Chinatown, boasts comfortable bunks (spring mattresses and warm coverings), a large kitchen and games room, and pleasing oriental decor." 
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Go for a room with windows – the ones without are a little dingy.