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title: "Abode Kingston vs Punthill Narrabundah: which hotel is better?"
description: "Abode Kingston or Punthill Narrabundah in Canberra? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-04
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# Abode Kingston vs Punthill Narrabundah

Both are in Canberra, 3.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment · South Canberra
## [Abode Kingston](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/abode-kingston-canberra/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 5.3

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1096279/agoda/?lang=en)

Apartment · District of Jerrabomberra
## [Punthill Narrabundah](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/punthill-narrabundah-canberra/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 2.2

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1985784/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Abode Kingston

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 3.0 km apart.

### Choose Abode Kingston if you want

-   to walk to the sights (3.9 km / 6.8 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (53 / 3)

### Why is Abode Kingston better than Punthill Narrabundah?

1.  2.9 km closer to the city centre (−2.9 km)
2.  750 m closer to public transport (−750 m)
3.  50 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+50)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 65 vs 25) (+40)
5.  Newer or more recently renovated (2018 vs 2015) (+3y)

### Why is Punthill Narrabundah better than Abode Kingston?

No clear advantages in our data.

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Abode Kingston | Punthill Narrabundah |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Location | 5.3  (+3.1) | 2.2 |
| Facilities | 8.3 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 4.5 | – |
| Public transport | 6.6  (+4.0) | 2.6 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.8  (+0.1) | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.8  (+0.1) | 8.7 |
| Number of reviews | 362 | 631  (+269) |
| Google rating | 4.2/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 386 | – |
| Rank in Canberra | top 33%  (+9%) | top 42% |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.3  (+3.1) | 2.2 |
| Distance to the centre | 3.9 km  (−2.9 km) | 6.8 km |
| To public transport | 780 m  (−750 m) | 1.5 km |
| To the airport | 5.0 km | 5.2 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 53  (+50) | 3 |
| To the nearest food shop | 140 m  (−2.1 km) | 2.3 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 63 | 86 |
| Floors | 3 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018  (+3y) | 2015 |
| Listed amenities | 23  (+14) | 9 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| EV charging | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Nightly price by month

Abode KingstonPunthill Narrabundah

           

-   Punthill Narrabundah is cheaper in 7 of 8 months
-   Abode Kingston: €138 a night on average · Punthill Narrabundah: €113 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Canberra by month](https://stayversus.com/en/australia/canberra/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

[Abode Kingston prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/abode-kingston-canberra/prices/)

## Location

3.0 km apart

Abode Kingston: city centre: 3.9 km, nearest station Canberra Railway Station: 780 m, Canberra Airport (CBR): 5.0 km, 53 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

Punthill Narrabundah: city centre: 6.8 km, nearest station Canberra Miniature Railway: 1.5 km, Canberra Airport (CBR): 5.2 km, 3 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Canberra

[Canberra weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/australian-capital-territory/canberra/weather)

## Abode Kingston or Punthill Narrabundah: common questions

### Which is better, Abode Kingston or Punthill Narrabundah?

Abode Kingston leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Abode Kingston or Punthill Narrabundah?

Over the year Punthill Narrabundah costs about €113 a night on average against €138 at Abode Kingston, and it is cheaper in 7 of the 8 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Abode Kingston is closer: 3.9 km from the centre, against 6.8 km for Punthill Narrabundah.

### How far apart are Abode Kingston and Punthill Narrabundah?

The two hotels are 3.0 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/abode-kingston-canberra-vs-punthill-narrabundah-canberra/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/