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Cheap Hotels & Budget Accommodation in Canberra
We've found 26 budget stays in Canberra: hotels, motels, hostels and apartment hotels of 3.5 stars or less with a guest rating of at least 7.0. Forrest Hotel & Apartments is the most reviewed, with a guest rating of 7.8/10 from more than 6,100 reviews.
26budget stays
25list free parking
8.1average guest rating
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The 12 most reviewed budget stays
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Motel · 3.5-star · Queanbeyan, NSW
Grand Manor Motor Inn
- 13 km to centre
- Free parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Serviced apartment · 3-star · Belconnen, ACT
Belconnen Way Hotel & Serviced Apartments
- 9 km to centre
- Free parking
- Family rooms
Hotel · 3-star · City, ACT
Canberra Accommodation Centre
- 30 min walk to centre
- Free parking
- Family rooms
Motel · 3.5-star · Queanbeyan, NSW
Queanbeyan Motel
- 11.5 km to centre
- Free parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen or kitchenette
Hotel · 3.5-star · Canberra, ACT
Best Western Plus Canberra Central Apartments Official
- 4 km to centre
- Free parking
- Pool
- Family rooms
Motel · 4-star · Queanbeyan, NSW
Golden Age Motor Inn
- 13 km to centre
- Free parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Serviced apartment · 3.5-star · Kingston, ACT
Kingston Gardens Serviced Apartments
- 4 km to centre
- Parking available
- Pool
- Family rooms
Serviced apartment · 3-star · Canberra, ACT
Canberra Holiday Village
- 6.5 km to centre
- Free parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen or kitchenette
What to know about cheap stays in Canberra
This list covers hotels, motels, hostels and apartment hotels of 3.5 stars or less with a guest rating of at least 7.0. Price bands move with the calendar, so we show live prices from our booking partner instead of fixed amounts. 15 stays are motels or hostels; the rest are hotels and apartment hotels of 3.5 stars or less.
Half the stays are within about 11.5 km of the centre of Canberra.
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Good for, not for: budget stays in Canberra
Good for
- Short stays where location matters more than facilities
- Solo travellers and pairs on a budget
- A bed before an early start
Not for
- A long stay with lots of facilities
- Guests who want 5-star service
Frequently asked questions
Which budget stays in Canberra have the highest guest rating?
Sweet Home by the Golf Course has a guest rating of 9.0/10 from more than 270 reviews, the highest of the budget stays here with 200 or more reviews (checked October 2026). Hamilton's Queanbeyan Motel follows with 8.8/10.
Which budget stays in Canberra have free parking?
25 stays list free parking. The most reviewed are Forrest Hotel & Apartments, Tall Trees Ainslie Motel and Grand Manor Motor Inn.
Are there pet-friendly budget stays in Canberra?
Yes. 6 stays allow pets, including Grand Manor Motor Inn and Queanbeyan Motel. Check the conditions with the property before you book.
Which stays are closest to the centre of Canberra?
Canberra Accommodation Centre (30 min walk) and Tall Trees Ainslie Motel (3 km) are the closest in this list to the centre of Canberra. Walking times are estimates; your route may be longer.
Last checked: October 2026. Ratings and review counts come from our booking partners.