The Best Holiday Homes to Book in Canberra

Looking for a Canberra holiday house where you’ll feel at home? Book this apartment featuring two bedrooms, two bathrooms – one with a deep soaking tub – and an open-plan kitchen and living area. Sip home-brewed espresso at the breakfast bar before chilling on the sofas by the TV. Wall-wide windows lead to the furnished balcony where you can fire up the barbecue for al fresco dining. This parking-included stay is a short walk or drive from Manuka Shopping Centre, Lake Burley Griffin and Canberra Airport.

If you’re looking for a fully equipped apartment with all the services you’d get in a hotel, try Quest Canberra. Choose from studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments with kitchens or kitchenettes – located between Canberra Centre and Glebe Park – and you’ll get daily housekeeping, access to an in-house gym, grocery delivery service and a grab-and-go breakfast option. All apartments have big windows and modern furnishings; plump for the executive version and you’ll get a furnished balcony. Here, you’re near Parliament House, the National Gallery Australia and restaurants, while businesspeople will appreciate the nearby National Convention Centre.

This modern apartment in Kingston is right by Jerrabomberra Wetlands Nature Reserve, Lake Burley Griffin and the cafes and restaurants of the boardwalk. Fancy eating in? Rustle up dinner in your kitchen and tuck in al fresco on your furnished balcony or rooftop terrace. Expect stylish home comforts throughout this stay such as fluffy rugs and throws, patterned scatter cushions and house plants – plus handy free parking for adventures further afield.

Looking for a holiday house in Canberra that’ll suit a group or family trip? Rent this whole three-bedroom house in Scullin with parking included. Spend nights in your cosy room and wake up to espresso from the coffee machine in the fully equipped kitchen. Chill out together on the sofas in front of the TV with Netflix access and DVDs – and as the sun goes down, light up the barbecue on the covered terrace.

This Canberra rental accommodation has one bedroom and a sofa bed. It’s a stylish choice with its chic black-tiled bathroom and open-plan, fully equipped kitchen, dining and living area, complete with woven rugs and cushions, cool wall art and a monochrome finish. Wall-wide windows lead to a balcony with sunbed-style chairs, while you can see the treetops from your bed through the windows of your chic bedroom. This Campbell stay is a four-minute drive from the National Gallery of Australia and six minutes from Canberra Airport.

You’ll love the shared indoor pool and fitness centre at this Canberra holiday rental apartment. Expect modern decor throughout the two bedrooms, two bathrooms and open-plan kitchen and living area – including a comfy armchair, homely house plant and bright floor-to-ceiling windows leading to your furnished, covered balcony. Huge windows bless the main bedroom, so you can relish the peaceful tree views from under your duvet. You’re a short walk from Canberra Centre and plenty of restaurants here, including a vegan cafe.

Award-winning architects Bates Smart designed these chic apartments featuring equipped kitchens or kitchenettes, Dreamcatcher beds, Hunter Lab bathroom amenities and plenty of monochrome styling. Upgrade to a Destination A package to relish additional treats such as breakfast in the neighbouring ARC cafe, snacks and drinks delivered to your door and in-room movies. You’ll appreciate the on-site gym, secure parking and sustainability efforts including a five-star NABERS energy rating. Foodie and shopper’s paradise Constitution Place is also close at hand.