Miranda LodgevsUniversity House
Miranda Lodge and University House are both praised by professional reviewers. On balance, University House ranks slightly higher than Miranda Lodge. University House ranks #10 in Canberra with praise from 3 publications including Lonely Planet, DK Eyewitness and Rough Guide.
Miranda Lodge
 DK Eyewitness
 Rough Guide
534 Northbourne avenue, Canberra 2602
From $0/night
- Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Free Parking
 - Air Conditioning
 - Breakfast included
 
 "Pleasant guesthouses in renovated two-storey duplexes, 4 km (2.5 miles) north of the GPO and within walking distance of the Yowani Country Club, Kamberra Winery... and 30 cafés and restaurants." 
 "Good, motel-style B&B with free wi-fi, limited off-street parking and a bus stop nearby. There’s a relaxed, old-fashioned feel and the owner is friendly and helpful." 
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Consider asking for a room at the back to escape any traffic noise.
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