Abode Kingston vs Punthill Narrabundah
Both are in Canberra, 3.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
ApartmentSouth Canberra
Abode Kingston
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
ApartmentDistrict of Jerrabomberra
Punthill Narrabundah
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 2.2
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
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?
- 12.9 km closer to the city centre−2.9 km
- 2750 m closer to public transport−750 m
- 350 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+50
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 65 vs 25)+40
- 5Newer 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 vs Punthill Narrabundah: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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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
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Hotel prices in Canberra by month
All months
| Month | Abode Kingston | Punthill Narrabundah |
|---|---|---|
| November | €168 | €136 |
| December | €98 | €106 |
| January | €123 | €102 |
| February | €192 | €109 |
| March | €130 | €109 |
| April | €122 | €116 |
| May | €154 | – |
| June | €121 | €116 |
| July | €151 | €109 |
| August | €121 | – |
| September | €131 | – |
| October | €155 | – |
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.
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.
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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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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