Hotel KingstonvsUniversity House
Both Hotel Kingston and University House are endorsed by writers. On balance, University House ranks slightly better than Hotel Kingston. University House has a TripExpert Score of 75 with praise from 3 publications like Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and 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." 
University House
 DK Eyewitness
 Rough Guide
 Lonely Planet
Balmain Cr & Liversidge St, Australian National University, Canberra 2601
From $83/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Restaurant
 - Smoking Rooms
 - Free Parking
 - Kitchenette
 
 "In the peaceful gardens of the Australian National University... As well as spacious standard rooms and suites, there are several one- and two-bedroom apartments and a suite for disabled guests." 
 "Clubhouse-style hotel run by the Australian National University on the edge of its huge, semi-rural campus. Excellent value." 
Top choice
 "In the bushy grounds of ANU... Spacious rooms and two-bedroom apartments can be hired with or without breakfast and come with a small balcony from where you can watch donnish professors come and go." Full review