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Little National Hotel Canberra

4.0 star property
Hotel in Canberra with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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Little National Hotel Canberra is an upscale retreat near Parliament House and National Gallery of Australia. Unwind in the garden, enjoy a coffee at the cafe, or get lost in a book from the library. With free WiFi, dry cleaning services, bike rentals nearby health club access and helpful staff praised by guests.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Little National Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(73 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Lobby

Little National Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
21 National Circuit, Barton, ACT, 2600

What's nearby

  • Parliament House - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lake Burley Griffin - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • National Gallery of Australia - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Questacon - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Manuka Oval - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Kingston Canberra Station - 3 min drive
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Queen's Terrace Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪On Lake Café - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Silo Bakery - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Rosemary By Eighty Twenty Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Ritual - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Little National Hotel Canberra

Upscale hotel near Australian National University
Take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Little National Hotel Canberra. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • Access to a nearby health club, free newspapers, and multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 120 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 40-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Secured, covered self parking on site (AUD 20 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; AUD 44 for adults and AUD 22 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Little National Bar
  • Ritual Cafe

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room crib
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 2015
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Living plant wall
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children aged 6 and younger eat free breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 44 for adults and AUD 22 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: AUD 20 per night
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Property is also known as

Little National Hotel Barton
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Little National Canberra
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Frequently asked questions

Is Little National Hotel Canberra pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for AUD 20 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Little National Hotel Canberra?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Little National Hotel Canberra?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Little National Hotel Canberra located?

Located in Barton, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of National Archives of Australia and Parliament House. Manuka Oval and Manuka Shopping Centre are also within 15 minutes. Kingston Canberra Station is 26 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Little National Hotel Canberra Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 633 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nour

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay for a quick weekend away. A lot of great yummy places nearby and easy to get around.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place. Would stay again.

Nice place. Price was good as Canberra is quiet during the election.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Il Man

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice stay for the price. There were nice cafes just walking distance from the hotel. Just would have been nice if there was a little bit more sound proofing on the entry door.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dickson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great little property, the facilities were fantastic including the nice room layout and the tea/coffee facilities. The staff were very helpful and welcoming. The location is close to the parliamentary triangle which made it easy to get around southern Canberra.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such an easy and pleasant place to stay, and amazingly good value!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sunet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a wonderful hotel and highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Library is delightful and I read quietly here with tea and coffee available and lounge very good too. Reception staff extremely helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly informative staff. Great location, loved the lounge area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near national monuments.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

amazing bed

great location and amazingly comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great, comfortable room. Close to our fav café and other places to visit such as the Art Gallery
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great hotel it’s quiet and peaceful and the staff are gentle and caring.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A clean and cozy hotel with gorgeous interiors.

Beautiful rooms, professional cleaning of rooms, amazing customer service and great location.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

TAKEO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was so smooth thanks to friendly and flexible reception staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dayu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, the reception was aware I was checking in late at night and they were accommodating. Cute, modern,and nice little hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the library!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Libaray and lounge areas nice to relax/work in
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is modern, centrally located with great little cafes for breakfast. ‘The Library’ is a great space to work while you’re here. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly - highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the lounge is good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay as always. Perfect accommodation for one person! Service was great. Only downside was the construction next to the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Japanese design space application efficiency with excellent adon facilities with views
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was perfect, everything you needed, every gadget, coffee, top class room. So very comfortable and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bengt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Urban contemporary. Wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
yes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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