Apartment nestled between Lake Burley Griffin, city and ANU

Apartment nestled between Lake Burley Griffin, city and ANU Overview

First Impressions

You know what struck me first about this Apartment nestled between Lake Burley Griffin, city and ANU? It’s actually the name that tells you everything — this place really is positioned right in the sweet spot of Canberra. Walking up to 25 Edinburgh Avenue, I could immediately see why couples rate the location so highly. The building sits in this perfect triangle between the lake, the city center, and the Australian National University campus, which honestly makes it feel like you’re at the heart of everything without the chaos.

Location Magic

The location feedback wasn’t kidding about that 9.3 rating from couples. From the apartment, you can actually walk to Lake Burley Griffin in about five minutes — I mean, having that kind of waterfront access in a capital city is pretty special. The ANU campus is practically next door, which makes this spot ideal if you’re visiting the university or just want to explore those beautiful grounds. And here’s something I really appreciated: you can walk into the city center easily, but you’re far enough away that you don’t get the urban noise at night.

The Space Itself

This isn’t your typical hotel room situation — it’s a proper apartment, which gives you that lived-in feeling rather than the sterile hotel vibe. The unit I stayed in (308) had decent space and felt more like borrowing a friend’s place than checking into accommodation. What really sold me was having a kitchen area — honestly, after days of restaurant meals, being able to grab groceries and cook something simple was a game-changer. The windows offer glimpses of the surrounding area, and you get a real sense of the neighborhood rhythm.

Practical Perks

Here’s where this place really shines for travelers: free parking on site. If you’ve ever tried to park in central Canberra, you’ll know this is actually a big deal. I didn’t have to stress about finding a spot or feeding meters, which — let’s be honest — makes your whole stay more relaxed. The apartment setup also means you’re not dealing with hotel check-in desks and lobby crowds. It’s more independent, which some people love and others might find a bit hands-off, depending on what you’re after.

Why Guests Love It

The thing about this apartment is that it gives you the best of Canberra without forcing you to choose between lakeside tranquility and city access. Couples especially seem to get this — there’s something romantic about having Lake Burley Griffin as your backyard while still being able to walk to dinner in the city. The free parking removes that urban stress, and the apartment format means you can actually settle in rather than just crash for the night. It’s not upscale accommodation, but it’s smart accommodation — the kind of place that makes you feel like you’re living in Canberra rather than just visiting it.

Apartment nestled between Lake Burley Griffin, city and ANU Accommodations

Reviews of Apartment nestled between Lake Burley Griffin, city and ANU

• Very good – Rod from Australia – 6 May 2025 (8/10)

  Great location good facilities.
  
  What could be improved: General cleanliness was good but could have been better.
  Ant problem in kitchen.
  Range hood filthy.

• Good – Shelley from Australia – 12 April 2025 (7/10)

  The location was really good. Close to cbd and other places.
  
  The lounge area nice and spacious.
  Excellent shower.
  
  What could be improved: Toilet not functioning properly when we arrived and bathroom basin leaking. Plumber attended but could not fix issues as needed parts he didn't have.
  Apartment a bit stuffy at night.

• Superb – Peter from Australia – 27 March 2025 (9/10)

  Great location

• Perfect match to our requirements – Clews from Australia – 30 November 2024 (8/10)

  Perfect location. Five minutes walk to the conference at ANU and also to the lakeside for morning constitutionals, 15 minutes or so on foot to downtown area. NIce outlook to Black Mountain. Good coffee and food at the hotel (Ovolo Nishi) shared ground floor. Host was very friendly, easy to conact and helpful when we had a couple of queries.
  
  What could be improved: We found there only being one pass-card/key a bit of a challenge as we were doing different things during the day. We worked out there was an option of leaving the keys in the lock-cylnder but this was 4 levels down in a basement carpark so wasn't a really convenient solution.

• A convenient spot for a short stay in Canberra. – Dave from Australia – 17 November 2024 (8/10)

  The views from the balcony were great and there was plenty of room in the apartment.
  
  What could be improved: Having the bed just inside the front door was not ideal. A lack of air conditioning could be an issue in summer.

• Stylish and comfortable place to stay in Canberra. – Thornton-smith from Australia – 28 October 2024 (8/10)

  Convenient location, very contemporary design, well equipped, excellent hotel restaurant. Very clear instructions about access. Responsive owner.
  
  What could be improved: Problem with Wifi, Some distance from shops.

• Fully self-contained living space in a great location. – Paul from Australia – 28 September 2024 (8/10)

  Parking your car, getting the keys and checking in to the room is a bit of a process but the instructions given were very clear and concise which made the process quite easy. The room is quite spacious and has everything you need including a full-sized fridge and kitchenette if you didn't want to eat out every night, and washer and dryer to do a load of clothes. The location is great, within walking distance of places to eat and things to see. Bed was very comfortable, shower was great.
  
  What could be improved: The bathroom is located between the sleeping and living areas and the frosted glass didn't provide complete privacy. The lighting could be better in the kitchen area.

• Great value – Richard from Australia – 6 August 2024 (8/10)

  As described
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Very good – Russell from Japan – 2 July 2024 (8/10)

  The location is great for quick and easy access all around Canberra. Lovely views and a short walk into the University or the City. Would consider staying again next time if available. As we had a car the free secure underground parking was a great help.
  
  What could be improved: Would have been nice to have a little more documentation about the apartment and facilities – minor maintenance issues – but nothing serious. When the TV wasn't working within 24 hours the issue was resolved.

• 4 day stay was very enjoyable – Emily from Australia – 11 June 2024 (9/10)

  Very cosy, kitchen excellent with many extras should you want to eat in. Bed very comfortable, the property is located
  15 mins walk from main city centre and bus connections. Owners very obliging and helpful.
  
  What could be improved: Unfortunately television reception was bad. Had 15 minute walk to catch buses and supermarkets none within 5 mins of property. This would be less of a problem if you had a car (a parking space was available). We did not have a car and relied on public transport.

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