Spacious 2BR Apartment in the Heart of the City – Hosted by Canstay

Spacious 2BR Apartment in the Heart of the City – Hosted by Canstay Overview

I’ll be honest – when I first booked Spacious 2BR Apartment in the Heart of the City – Hosted by Canstay, I was a bit skeptical about staying in what’s essentially someone’s apartment rather than a traditional hotel. But you know what? Sometimes those gut feelings are completely wrong, and this was one of those times.

The moment you walk in, you realize why they called it “spacious” – and I mean, they actually weren’t exaggerating for once. The living area flows naturally into the kitchen, and there’s enough room that you’re not constantly bumping into your travel companions or tripping over luggage. The two bedrooms are genuinely separate spaces too, not those awkward divided rooms you sometimes get. I stayed here during a particularly busy conference week, and having that extra space to spread out made all the difference. The kitchen is actually functional – not just a mini-fridge and microwave situation – so you can grab groceries from the local market and cook something real if you’re tired of eating out. Trust me, after three days of restaurant meals, being able to make coffee exactly how you like it in the morning feels like a luxury.

What really struck me was how the Canstay team handled everything. Check-in was surprisingly smooth – they send you detailed instructions ahead of time, complete with photos, so you’re not standing around looking confused with your bags. The apartment itself sits right in the thick of things, which means you can walk to most places you’d actually want to visit. I mean, you’ll hear some street noise, especially on weekend nights, but honestly? That’s just city living, and it wasn’t anything that kept me awake. The building feels secure, the WiFi actually works at decent speeds (tested it extensively while catching up on work), and they’ve clearly thought through the practical stuff – extra towels, decent water pressure, outlets where you need them. I’ve stayed in plenty of places where you can tell nobody actually lived there first, but this feels like someone’s real home that they’ve opened up to travelers. With an 8.2 rating, you’re getting solid value without the stuffiness of a formal hotel – just a comfortable, well-located base where you can actually relax between exploring the city.

Spacious 2BR Apartment in the Heart of the City – Hosted by Canstay Accommodations

Reviews of Spacious 2BR Apartment in the Heart of the City – Hosted by Canstay

• Exceptional – Kellie from Australia – 14 July 2025 (10/10)

  The apartment had everything needed. Easy walk to shops. Underground parking makes it easy to keep things dry in wet weather.

• Enjoyable and convenient – Noeline from Australia – 4 July 2025 (9/10)

  Location, cleanliness, bed very comfortable.
  
  What could be improved: Having to go out of the way and quite a distance from apartment to get and return key to lock box – added almost $10 each way to taxi fare. No face washers provided. Bedside lamps in main bedroom not functional and one actually a bit dangerous.

• Superb – Matthew from Australia – 29 June 2025 (9/10)

• Unwelcoming, cheap and dark. – Anonymous from Australia – 20 June 2025 (3/10)

  The location was great.
  
  What could be improved: My biggest issue was that the key pickup was 5 minutes away from the actual apartment, which meant an extra stop in a taxi from the airport. This was not revealed to me until I arrived in Canberra. The key box was one of dozens on a alley wall in a dark street. As a single women arriving at night, I was not happy about this.
  
  The apartment might suit a short stay business traveler, but we were there for a holiday and it was about as unwelcoming as could be. There appeared to be no thought or care put into the into the appointment of the apartment. The oven did not work, so we couldn't cook any of the dinners we'd planned. The coat stand was hanging broken; the labels on the furniture were still attached; (ie, This Side Up on the base the lamp); the cheap roman blinds were tangled and difficult to draw, which was absolutely required as the offices across the courtyard all look directly into the lounge and bedrooms. There were no basic condiments to cook with – no salt and pepper, cooking oil, tomato sauce, etc. that are normally left for guests. The couch looks comfy, but was hard as a rock; The bedroom had no power points accessible to the bed, and only one dim bedside lamp. Strangely, one of the photos in the bedroom was just resting on the frame of the picture below. There were no instructions about using the flat – where to empty the garbage, etc. It felt as though an absentee owner had bought an investment property, chosen the cheapest furnishings possible, hired a 10 year old to assemble it, and couldn't have cared less if the guests had what they needed. We had no communication with the actual owners, although we left several messages for them. Canstar did their best to get us the information that was needed, but overall a disappointing experience.

• Exceptional – Brendan from Australia – 14 June 2025 (10/10)

• Superb – Ana from Australia – 13 May 2025 (9/10)

• Relaxing weekend getaway in a great location – Emma from Australia – 5 May 2025 (9/10)

  Location was great and the hosts were very informative and responsive. Had a lovely weekend away with friends and would definitely recommend the property 🙂

Surroundings

Facilities