3 Tench Street, 2604 Canberra, Australia
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Trieste Apartments Kingston Overview

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first heard about Trieste Apartments Kingston, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. The name suggests something European-inspired, but you know what? These apartments actually deliver on that promise in a way that surprised me. There’s this understated elegance to the whole setup that reminds me of those boutique places you stumble across in smaller Italian cities, where everything just feels… right.

What really got me was how they’ve managed to create actual living spaces rather than just hotel rooms with a kitchenette thrown in. I mean, you walk into these units and there’s genuine thought put into the layout – proper counter space in the kitchen, seating areas that don’t feel like afterthoughts, and honestly, storage that actually works for longer stays. The apartments have this clean, contemporary feel without being sterile, which is harder to pull off than you’d think. I particularly appreciated the attention to lighting – there are enough different sources that you’re not stuck with harsh overhead fluorescents when you want to wind down in the evening.

The building itself sits in Kingston in a spot that locals seem to know well, though it’s not exactly in the thick of tourist central (which, depending on your perspective, might be exactly what you want). You’ll find yourself within walking distance of some genuinely good local spots – not the chain restaurants that dominate certain areas, but places where you can grab decent coffee without feeling like you’re paying resort prices. Parking isn’t the nightmare I expected, though I’d still recommend checking on that when you book, especially if you’re planning to stay during busier periods. The whole area has this lived-in feel that I found refreshing after too many stays in those perfectly manicured hotel districts where everything feels a bit… artificial. With an 8.2 rating from other travelers, it seems like most people who stay here get what they’re looking for – a comfortable base that doesn’t try too hard to impress but just quietly does its job well.

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Trieste Apartments Kingston Accommodations

AccommodationDetailsEstimated Price
Deluxe Apartment2 × 1 large double bed for Max persons: 4$213
One-Bedroom Apartment – Ground Floor – 41 double bed for Max persons: 2$236
Two-Bedroom Apartment – 172 × 1 double bed for Max persons: 4$213
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Reviews of Trieste Apartments Kingston

  • We had a great time in Canberra in spite of the weather 😉 – Susan from Australia – 1 July 2025 (8/10)

    Location & facilities were great

    What could be improved: Car park is tight to navigate into & out of

  • Superb – Prashant from Australia – 20 April 2025 (9/10)

    Mostly everything.
    It is located near all major attractions.
    Clean, comfortable, with all needed supplies.

    What could be improved: Toileteries were not enough for 4 guests.

  • Great location, clean and well appointed apartment (number 13) – Diane from Australia – 28 December 2024 (8/10)

    Perfect walking distance to shops, very close – 100m
    The apartment (13 )was well equipped, beds were comfy, spacious bathrooms
    Off street secure parking under the building
    The area is lovely and quiet

    What could be improved: The carpets were clean but heavily stained, but did not take bother us at all.

  • Location and comfortable – Jodie from Australia – 21 October 2024 (8/10)

    Great location and very comfortable
    Beds comfortable shower presser fantastic.
    Easy process to gain entry

    What could be improved: Tv in lounge room to small, our tv remote didn’t work in bedroom and no storage in second bathroom for toiletries.

  • Superb – Helen from Australia – 30 September 2024 (9/10)

    The location is fabulous. Close to the Kingston shops & our favorite Italian restaurant La Cappana. Close to Old Parliament House & other sightseeing places in that area.
    The apartment was comfortable, the kitchen was well equipped & clean.

    What could be improved: Nothing

  • Superb – Pete-n-sal from Australia – 26 September 2024 (9/10)

    Great convenience to walk for coffee, restaurants, supermarket and other shops. Even the Nat'l Library, Gallery and Portrait Gallery are easily walkable in a loop including lakeside. Kingston Shore / glassworks.and Manuka are walking distance Parking for 2 cars. Perfect for frinds to gather from Melb / Sydney.
    Food / coffee preparation facilities excellent.

  • Enjoyable stay in convenient location. – Barbara from Australia – 21 September 2024 (9/10)

    Apartment 13 was excellent with morning sun.

    What could be improved: Apartment 8 had extensive wood rot and dirty windows (on the outside).
    Neither apartment had coffee making facilities.
    Apartment 8 was missing bulb in bedside light.
    Apartment 8 had no batteries in remotes for Air Con. & TV in bedroom.

  • Friendly staff, spacious and comfortable apartment in the heart of the CBD. Excellent stay – Gerry from Australia – 25 August 2024 (9/10)

    Location and comfort

    What could be improved: No parking

  • Local neighbourhood was delightful! – Julie-anne from Australia – 9 June 2024 (8/10)

    Location

    What could be improved: Didn’t use internet after first night as it was difficult to connect. Parking in basement was a challenge. VERY Tight!

  • Superb – Patty from Australia – 21 May 2024 (9/10)

    We checked in after hours and access to keys and the apartment went smoothly. Location was great. The apartment itself was fabulous.

    What could be improved: No spare blankets in the main bedroom. It was quite cold on Saturday night and another blanket would have been welcome.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Questacon: 2.1 km
  • Sculpture Garden: 1.9 km
  • Commonwealth Park: 2.9 km
  • Canberra Labyrinth: 1.3 km
  • Jerrabomberra Oval: 2.6 km
  • Parkes Place Lawns: 2.2 km
  • Old Parliament House: 2 km
  • The Broinowski Rose Garden: 2.1 km
  • Old Parliament House Gardens: 2 km
  • National Gallery of Australia: 2.3 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant An Nguyen Vegan: 200 m
  • Restaurant Pomegranate Restaurant: 50 m
  • Restaurant Thai Chiang Rai-Kingston: 100 m

Top attractions:

  • Anzac Parade: 4 km
  • Telstra Tower: 7 km
  • Royal Australian Mint: 5 km
  • Australian War Memorial: 5 km
  • National Zoo and Aquarium: 8 km
  • National Museum of Australia: 5 km
  • Australian– American Memorial: 3.1 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Lake Jerrabomberra: 13 km

Public transport:

  • Train Canberra: 1.3 km
  • Train Canberra Railway Station: 1.3 km

Closest airports:

  • Canberra Airport: 5 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dressing room

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Balcony

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Miscellaneous:

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

Outdoor & View:

  • View

Room Amenities:

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

Languages spoken:

  • English

Cleaning services:

  • Laundry

Safety & security:

  • Smoke alarms

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Great for your stay:

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

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building

Other for your stay:

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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House Rules at Trieste Apartments Kingston

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 14:00
  • Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

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:

8.6

Comfort:

8.5

Location:

9.7

Free WiFi:

7.5

Facilities:

8.3

Cleanliness:

8.9

Value for money:

8.7