Civic Pub BackpackersvsOvolo Canberra
Both hotels are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Ovolo Nishi is preferred by most writers compared to Civic Pub Backpackers. Ovolo Nishi has a TripExpert Score of 83 with recommendations from 4 reviews like Mr & Mrs Smith, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.
Civic Pub Backpackers
Lonely Planet
8 Lonsdale Street, Braddon, Canberra 2612
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant
Lonely Planet "These basic rooms with bunks and shared bathrooms make an acceptable option if the city’s hostels are full." Full review
Ovolo Canberra
Condé Nast Traveler
Tablet
Mr & Mrs Smith
The Telegraph Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
25 Edinburgh Avenue, Canberra 2601
From $136/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Condé Nast Traveler "The entrance alone—a grand staircase with 2,250 pieces of sleek salvaged timber—proclaims it to be more bold than beige. " Full review
Tablet18.6
"Until the local taxi drivers are up to speed, you can probably expect a bit of a “who’s on first” routine. But once they’ve had a look at Ovolo Nishi, they’re not likely to forget it. The..." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Hotel Hotel in Canberra has us saying ‘yes yes’, thanks to its dazzling design, brilliant staff and capital location." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Teeming with new-school charisma, Ovolo Nishi is a darkly lit hub of design-driven chic – with an art and foodie focus." Full review
Lonely Planet "Hotel Hotel's spectacular exterior translates to an equally hip interior." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"The rooms go all-in on organic warmth, full of reclaimed wood...they’re luxurious as well — plush beds, proper linens, Aesop products in the bathrooms. The hotel’s social life is a lively one." Full review
