42 Mort Street, 2612 Canberra, Australia
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Modern apt in heart of the city Overview

I’ll be honest – when I first saw Modern apt in heart of the city listed online, I was a bit skeptical. You know how apartment rentals can be hit or miss, especially when they make bold claims about being in the “heart” of things. But after staying here, I actually get why they named it that way. The location really does put you right in the thick of everything, and I mean that in the best possible way.

What struck me first was how the place manages to feel genuinely modern without being sterile – you know what I mean? The apartment has this clean, minimalist vibe that actually works. The kitchen was way better equipped than I expected (I’m talking proper coffee maker, not some sad little machine), and honestly, the Wi-Fi was faster than what I have at home. The windows are pretty soundproof too, which matters because you’re literally surrounded by the city’s energy. I could hear just enough street life to feel connected but not so much that it kept me up at night.

The neighborhood itself is where this place really shines. You can walk to pretty much everything – cafés that locals actually go to, not just tourist traps, plus there’s a grocery store maybe two blocks away that saved me from expensive hotel breakfast charges. I spent most mornings grabbing coffee from this little place around the corner (the owner remembers your order after like two visits), then walking back through streets that felt authentically lived-in. During the day, there’s this nice buzz of people heading to work or running errands, but it settles down to a comfortable hum by evening. The 8.8 rating makes total sense once you experience how everything just… works. Check-in was smooth, the host responded quickly when I had questions, and the whole experience felt more personal than staying at some big chain place. Sure, you don’t get room service or a concierge, but you get something better – you feel like you’re actually living in the city for a few days instead of just visiting it.

Hotels in Canberra offer visitors the opportunity to stay in the heart of this political center, with easy access to national galleries, diplomatic quarters, and renowned wine regions.

Modern apt in heart of the city Accommodations

AccommodationDetailsEstimated Price
One-Bedroom Apartment1 double bed for Max persons: 2$102
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Reviews of Modern apt in heart of the city

  • Very good – Amelia from Australia – 1 May 2025 (8/10)

  • Superb – David from Australia – 7 February 2025 (9/10)

  • Superb – Anggia from Australia – 9 December 2024 (9/10)

    not applicable

  • Superb – Nerida from Australia – 15 November 2024 (9/10)

  • Exceptional – Harper from Australia – 30 October 2024 (10/10)

  • Nice and modern with great location but wouldn’t stay again as not comfortable – Andrew from Australia – 19 September 2024 (6/10)

    Great location, clean, modern.

    What could be improved: Small and uncomfortable bed, very uncomfortable couch, no air flow as windows were locked.

  • Superb – Frances from Australia – 25 August 2024 (9/10)

  • Very good – Quan from Australia – 9 July 2024 (8/10)

    Great location

    What could be improved: The shower door was very squeaky. The ironing board was broken.

  • Very good – Quan from Australia – 9 July 2024 (8/10)

    Great location

    What could be improved: Squeaky shower door

  • Exceptional – Ji from China – 8 June 2024 (10/10)

    地理位置优越,服务非常周到,房屋舒适温馨

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Dickson 1: 3.4 km
  • Reid Oval: 1.8 km
  • Anzac Parade: 2.4 km
  • Commonwealth Park: 3.1 km
  • Parkes Place Lawns: 3.7 km
  • Regatta Point Canberra: 2.4 km
  • Australian War Memorial: 2.6 km
  • Waterright Garden Webtool: 2.7 km
  • National Museum of Australia: 3.4 km
  • Australian– American Memorial: 3.8 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Black Fire: 150 m
  • Restaurant Pizza Gusto: 50 m
  • Restaurant Gelato Messina: 50 m

Top attractions:

  • Questacon: 3.8 km
  • Telstra Tower: 4.2 km
  • Old Parliament House: 3.9 km
  • Royal Australian Mint: 8 km
  • National Zoo and Aquarium: 6 km
  • National Gallery of Australia: 4.2 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Lake Ginninderra: 9 km

Public transport:

  • Train Canberra: 6 km
  • Train Canberra Railway Station: 6 km

Closest airports:

  • Canberra Airport: 6 km
  • Goulburn Airport: 95 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer

Living Area:

  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Lift

Room Amenities:

  • Heating
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Chinese

Cleaning services:

  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV

Great for your stay:

  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Free parking
  • Washing machine
  • Private parking
  • Laundry

Other for your stay:

  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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House Rules at Modern apt in heart of the city

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • Until 10:00

Age restriction:

  • The minimum age for check-in is 18

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.

Guest reviews

Staff:

8.6

Comfort:

9.2

Location:

9.7

Free WiFi:

7.5

Facilities:

8.5

Cleanliness:

8.6

Value for money:

9.3