Quest Canberra vs University House - ANU
Both are in Canberra, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
ApartmentNorth Canberra
Quest Canberra
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 6.8
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Hotel★★★½Acton
University House - ANU
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 4.8
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Pick Quest Canberra
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 1.1 km apart.
Choose Quest Canberra if you want
- to walk to the sights (600 m / 1.3 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (150 / 12)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 37 / 104)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2023 / 1954)
Choose University House - ANU if you want
- free parking
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 104 / 37)
Why is Quest Canberra better than University House - ANU?
- 1710 m closer to the city centre−710 m
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 3More guest reviews (518 vs 177), so the rating is more reliable×2.9
- 4138 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+138
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 86 vs 47)+39
- 6Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 1954)+69y
- 7Allows pets
Why is University House - ANU better than Quest Canberra?
- 1Has free parking
- 2Has an on-site restaurant
- 3A larger hotel with more facilities (104 vs 37 rooms)×2.8
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Quest Canberra vs University House - ANU: which hotel is better? | Quest Canberra | University House - ANU |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.5 |
| Location | 6.8 +2.0 | 4.8 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 6.7 +1.7 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 +1.5 | 0.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 +0.1 | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 +0.1 | 8.5 |
| Number of reviews | 518 +341 | 177 |
| Google rating | 4.0/5 | 4.2/5 +0.2 |
| Google reviews | 320 | 366 +46 |
| Rank in Canberra | top 54% +9% | top 63% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.8 +2.0 | 4.8 |
| Distance to the centre | 600 m −710 m | 1.3 km |
| To the airport | 6.8 km | 7.5 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 +138 | 12 |
| To the nearest food shop | 310 m −780 m | 1.1 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 9 +9 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6 +3 | 3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★½ |
| Rooms | 37 | 104 |
| Floors | 1 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 +69y | 1954 |
| Listed amenities | 18 | 18 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| EV charging | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.1 km apart
Quest Canberra: city centre: 600 m, Canberra Airport (CBR): 6.8 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.
University House - ANU: city centre: 1.3 km, Canberra Airport (CBR): 7.5 km, 12 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.
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Quest Canberra or University House - ANU: common questions
Which is better, Quest Canberra or University House - ANU?
Quest Canberra leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, spa & wellness. University House - ANU is stronger in facilities.
Which is cheaper, Quest Canberra or University House - ANU?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Quest Canberra is closer: 600 m from the centre, against 1.3 km for University House - ANU.
How far apart are Quest Canberra and University House - ANU?
The two hotels are 1.1 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