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Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo

5.0 star property
5-star luxury aparthotel near Australian National University

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Gym

Explore the area

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25 Edinburgh Avenue, Canberra, ACT, 2601
  • Place, Australian National University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Canberra Centre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, National Gallery of Australia
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 Bedroom Nishi Apartment - Eco Friendly No Aircon

  • 635 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 Bedroom Nishi Apartment - Eco Friendly No Aircon | Living area | 45-inch TV with cable channels, iPod dock

2 Bedroom Nishi Apartment - Eco Friendly No Aircon

  • 775 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 Bedroom Apartment Lake View - Eco Friendly No Aircon

  • 635 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Nishi 2 Bedroom Deluxe Apartment - Eco Friendly No Aircon | Living area | 45-inch TV with cable channels, iPod dock

Nishi 2 Bedroom Deluxe Apartment - Eco Friendly No Aircon

  • 775 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Nishi Two Bedder Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 4

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  • Sleeps 4

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  • Sleeps 2

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  • Sleeps 2

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  • Sleeps 2

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  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Canberra

Heart of Canberra.A stay at this Canberra City Centre aparthotel places you steps from National Film & Sound Archive and within a 5-minute walk of Australian National University. Also, Lake Burley Griffin is within half a mile (1 km) and Canberra Theatre Centre is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Australian National University - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Canberra Centre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • National Museum of Australia - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • National Gallery of Australia - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Parliament House - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Kingston Canberra Station - 6 min drive
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cupping Room - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Močan & Green Grout - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Savoir French - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Parlour Wine Room - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rebel Rebel - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo

5-star luxury aparthotel near Australian National University
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business center and 2 meeting rooms are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A health club, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 5-star Canberra aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 13 levels
  • Built in 2013
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo offers 17 accommodations with iPod docking stations and washers/dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Premium cable television is provided. Accommodations at this 5-star aparthotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on weekdays only.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Covered self parking on site (AUD 35 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Family friendly

  • Free crib

Restaurants on site

  • Monster Kitchen and Bar

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; AUD 30 for adults and AUD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 45-inch TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • Library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Housekeeping (weekdays only)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In an entertainment district
  • In the city center
  • Near a metro station
  • Near the airport

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Health club
  • Wine tasting room
  • Winery release events
  • Yoga classes
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 13 floors
  • 17 units
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Built in 2013
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Soundproofing
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 50

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 30 for adults and AUD 15 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: AUD 35 per day
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Air conditioning is not provided
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Air conditioning is not provided. This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property is also known as

former Design Icon Canberra
Design Icon Apartments Canberra
Design Icon Canberra
Design Icon Apartments managed Hotel Hotel Canberra
Design Icon Apartments managed Hotel Hotel
Design Icon managed Canberra
Design Icon managed
former Design Icon
Nishi Apartments Eco Living Ovolo Canberra
Nishi Apartments Eco Living Ovolo
Nishi Eco Living Ovolo Canberra
Nishi Eco Living Ovolo
Design Icon Apartments managed by Hotel Hotel
Hotel Hotel Apartments (former Design Icon)
Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo Canberra
Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo Aparthotel
Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo Aparthotel Canberra

Frequently asked questions

How close is Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo to the airport?

Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo is 7.4 mi (16-min drive) away from the Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo?

As of Oct 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo on Oct 19, 2025 start from $128.91, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo.

Does Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of AUD 30 for adults and AUD 15 for children. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel.

What time is check-in at Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo?

Free parking is not available at this aparthotel. Self parking is available for AUD 35 per day.

Does Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo have a pool?

Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo does not have a pool.

Does Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo have a restaurant?

Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo is home to Monster Kitchen and Bar, which features Regional cuisine, happy hour, and light fare.

Does Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this aparthotel.

How close is Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo to downtown Canberra?

Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo is 0.4 mi away from Canberra.

Reviews

Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 388 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 388 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 388 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 388 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 388 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Canberra stopover

Great location with excellent facilities. Really enjoyed the ambience and thoughtful architecture and decor. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got a One bed apartment with Balcony and Lake views on the 11th floor, Perfect ! Check in was so easy and helpful . A walk or Uber to anywhere in the city is cheap and easy and downstairs bar was cost warm ( fire) with a lovely cocktail menu. I highly recommend staying here and we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's always a pleasure to enter the cosy reception area on a cold Canberra day. I was given an apartment with a fold out bed first. Felt like I would be in camping and not in a hotel. Called the reception and verbalised my concern. I got a wonderful upgrade without hesitation. Stay was wonderful. Didn't get the welcome drinks that were advertised but forgot about to ask for it....Had a very pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
From the moment you pull up in the car at this hotel you realize it will have some challenges. All the spots are taken in front of the hotel at the 1/2 hour parking area nearest the check in and were for our entire three night stay. Instead you need to park in the garage below the building and try and figure out the maze into the hotel with no signage and poor lighting. (Don't even try to use the Wilson parking App, it doesn't work) The rooms face the Lake and Capital, which is excellent, but the windows are of poor design so the expressway below is very loud in your room. The lighting in the room is very dim, once you figure out what the unlabeled switches do, and you will need to use a flashlight for a number of the parts of the room. The area around the hotel has a limited number of restaurant options and the walk into town is a mile, the Capital is 2.5 mile walk. Public transport is not nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb location . Amazing views Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megat

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great stay in Canberra

I would have preferred a two bedroom apartment but settled for two one-bedroom apartments. Welcome drinks were appreciated and breakfast was excellent.
Great design
Welcome drink appreciated
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janai

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, cool and comfortable hotel in a fun part of Canberra. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Lovely place

Amazing service and view. Thank you to the surprise plate of beautiful treats for the anniversary couple that we're staying with us. Apartment was spacious and far more interesting than the usual room in other hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

graham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view shown in photo on this site has a great view facing south over lake. The room i was given faced west to a communications tower. Facing the afternoon sun it would have been uncomfortably hot given theres no air conditioning. Thankfully when I complained they gave me a better room - like the picture
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Rudi

Highway traffic noise.

First time visit. Although the description days Lake View, it’s more like in front of the busy highway. If you're light sleepers, I would not recommend this as it gets quite noisy at nights due to fast traffic right outside.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well equipped apartment with stunning views of Lake Burley Griffin.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for an easy stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Craig

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Prior to arrival no one answered the phone while trying over 3 hours to confirm or booking , Great looking building but the lack of service at front desk check in along with the terrible effort within the room ie furnishing is all disappointing , we have stayed in both the hotel and apartment style at the Ovolo Canberra We have recently also stayed at the QT hotel across the road ... both deserve a poor review We will give the Hyatt a go next time
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonie

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like how central it was and the spectacular view of the lake and Parliament House.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Amy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very smelly without aircon. Hand towel might not be clean version. I will not stay again. First time will be the last time.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great plaace to stay but confusion on entry and how to park?
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

giordana

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Giordana

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vishal, Auckland

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was what I paid for and was primarily interested in the location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

inzale

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Didnt like the foldout bed which was not mentioned, kept tripping over it. Quilt had stains, dirty lounge, not very clean overall.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Asquith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needed a last minute accommodation in Canberra and we decided to treat ourselves to an apartment at Ovolo Nishi. The studio apartment was nice, but feel we would pick the hotel room next time instead. The balcony and view of the lake was the winning point for the apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023