3 Gordon Street Unit 5, 2601 Canberra, Australia
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Spacious sun-drenched apartment, centrally located Overview

I’ll be honest – when I first saw the name Spacious sun-drenched apartment, centrally located, I rolled my eyes a bit. I mean, every apartment listing claims to be “spacious” and “centrally located,” right? But you know what, this one actually lives up to the hype, and that 9.1 rating isn’t just fluff from overly generous guests.

The moment I walked in, I got why they lead with “sun-drenched” – the place is absolutely flooded with natural light. We’re talking those big windows that make you want to grab your coffee and just sit there for way longer than you planned. The apartment genuinely feels spacious too, not in that “we used a wide-angle lens to make this shoebox look huge” way that some places do. There’s room to actually spread out your stuff without tripping over your suitcase every time you get up. The living area flows nicely into the kitchen space, and honestly, it felt more like staying at a friend’s well-appointed place than a typical rental.

What really sold me on the location was how walkable everything felt. You can actually get to the main attractions without that whole “oh, it’s just a quick 20-minute walk” situation that turns into a sweaty trek. I found myself popping back to the apartment midday to recharge (or grab a snack from the kitchen) before heading out again – something you can’t really do when you’re stuck way out in some residential area. The neighborhood has that lived-in feel where you’ll see locals going about their daily routine, not just clusters of tourists with cameras. Parking can be a bit of a puzzle if you’re driving, but honestly, once you’re settled in here, you probably won’t need your car much anyway. The check-in process was refreshingly straightforward too – none of that “meet me at this random corner with three different sets of keys” drama I’ve dealt with at other places.

Spacious sun-drenched apartment, centrally located Accommodations

AccommodationDetailsEstimated Price
Two-Bedroom Apartment2 × 1 large double bed for Max persons: 4$159
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Reviews of Spacious sun-drenched apartment, centrally located

  • Exceptional – Christina from Australia – 10 July 2025 (10/10)

    Beautiful apartments with great facilities and very comfortable beds.

  • Exceptional – Wayne from Australia – 10 June 2025 (10/10)

    Clean, modern, comfortable beds, everything you need.

  • Superb – Janette from Australia – 30 March 2025 (9/10)

    Great space, very comfortable and clean, will keep this in mind for my next stay.

  • Nice – Colleen from Australia – 29 March 2025 (9/10)

    Clean, spacious, very enjoyable stay

  • Exceptional – Marietta from Australia – 14 March 2025 (10/10)

    Centrally located. Clean premises with everything that you need.

  • Great: just what we needed for the trip. – Stephen from Australia – 19 November 2024 (10/10)

    Convenience, comfort, space.

    What could be improved: All was good.

  • Great spot to stay for a busy work trip – Lesley from Australia – 15 November 2024 (8/10)

    Smooth arrangements, very comfortable

    What could be improved: Would have appreciated advice about where spare keys are, took a while to find

  • Exceptional – Ann from Australia – 11 November 2024 (10/10)

    Spacious close to uni

    What could be improved: Would be nice to have option of child proof gates for the stairs

  • Excellent comfortable accomodation right in the heart of Canberra. – アンドリュー from Australia – 14 October 2024 (10/10)

    Great room. Nice Carpet. 2 ensuites was a bonus. Certainly sun-drenched.
    Communication to highlight the access to the carpark and room was very well explained.

    What could be improved: Swiping up to reveal the numbers on the room lock was a bit tricky

  • Great apartment for a family looking to explore Canberra – Katharine from Australia – 7 October 2024 (9/10)

    The apartment was in an excellent location, we could walk to Floriade, bars and restaurants and bike track to the lake started one block away. Also enjoyed the indoor pool and the outdoor giant chess set. The apartment was spacious and well equipped.

    What could be improved: No negatives.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Questacon: 2.5 km
  • Reid Oval: 2.4 km
  • Anzac Parade: 2.2 km
  • Commonwealth Park: 1.6 km
  • Parkes Place Lawns: 2.4 km
  • Old Parliament House: 2.6 km
  • Regatta Point Canberra: 1.2 km
  • The Broinowski Rose Garden: 2.5 km
  • National Museum of Australia: 1.6 km
  • Old Parliament House Gardens: 2.6 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Cafe Alibi: 150 m
  • Restaurant Interlude Espresso Bar: 50 m
  • Restaurant Boston Consulting Group: 50 m

Top attractions:

  • Telstra Tower: 3.5 km
  • Royal Australian Mint: 6 km
  • Australian War Memorial: 3.2 km
  • National Zoo and Aquarium: 4.7 km
  • National Gallery of Australia: 2.8 km
  • Australian– American Memorial: 3.6 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Lake Ginninderra: 10 km

Public transport:

  • Train Canberra: 5 km
  • Train Canberra Railway Station: 5 km

Closest airports:

  • Canberra Airport: 6 km
  • Goulburn Airport: 96 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Private pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony
  • Garden

Wellness:

  • Sauna

Living Area:

  • Sofa
  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English

Safety & security:

  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access

Media & Technology:

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Great for your stay:

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

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building

Indoor swimming pool Free!:

  • Opening times
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool

Other for your stay:

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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House Rules at Spacious sun-drenched apartment, centrally located

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

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:

9.4

Comfort:

9.4

Location:

9.3

Free WiFi:

8.8

Facilities:

9.2

Cleanliness:

9.5

Value for money:

9.1