Hotel KingstonvsBlue & White Lodge
Both hotels are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Blue & White Lodge scores slightly higher than Hotel Kingston. Blue & White Lodge comes in at 73 with positive reviews from 2 reviews such as Lonely Planet, DK Eyewitness.
Hotel Kingston
 DK Eyewitness
73 Canberra Avenue, Canberra 2604
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Restaurant
 - Free Parking
 - Kitchenette
 
 "Low prices ensure that this lively country-style pub is popular with backpackers. Rooms and bathrooms are shared. ... A short walk from the city centre." 
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