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Explore Canberra From Peppers Gallery Hotel

Peppers Gallery Hotel is next to ANU

Peppers Gallery Hotel is the perfect based to explore Canberra. It is located next to the the ANU, within the NewActon cultural and dining precinct and close to Canberra’s best restaurants, cafes and attractions.

Hotel Near Australian National University

Peppers Gallery Hotel Canberra is one of the closest hotels to the Australian National University, located directly across the road. The hotel offers boutique accommodation within easy walking distance of the ANU campus, making it an ideal choice for visiting academics, conference delegates, parents and prospective students.

The university’s teaching buildings, research schools and cultural venues are only a few minutes’ walk away. The hotel is also conveniently located near the ANU School of Music, Llewellyn Hall and university conference facilities.

Whether visiting the university for a conference, graduation, campus tour or academic event, Peppers Gallery Hotel provides a convenient and comfortable place to stay near ANU.

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Dining in New Acton

Peppers Gallery Hotel is located within the NewActon precinct, an award-winning neighbourhood known for architecture, gardens, dining and arts. 

Guests staying at Peppers Gallery Hotel are surrounded by several popular restaurants and cafés including Rebel Rebel, Monster Kitchen and Bar, Mocan & Green Grout and Espresso Room. Palace Electric Cinema provides boutique film screenings alongside restaurants and bars in the centre of the precinct.

Dining in NewActon
  • Rebel Rebel
    Seasonal modern restaurant in Canberra known for produce-driven plates and natural wines.

  • Mocan & Green Grout
    Popular NewActon café for specialty coffee, breakfast and seasonal brunch.

  • Espresso Room
    Canberra favourite for specialty coffee, brunch and vibrant café atmosphere

  • Devil You Don't
    Intimate Canberra cocktail bar known for creative drinks and late-night atmosphere.

  • Palace Electric Cinema
    Boutique NewActon cinema showing independent, international and blockbuster films.

Dining in Canberra

Several of Canberra’s most popular cafés and lunch venues are located within walking distance of the hotel.

Dining in Canberra
  • The Cupping Room
    University Avenue

    A multi-award-winning café by ONA Coffee and one of Canberra’s best destinations for specialty coffee.

  • ARC Coffee Place
    1 Constitution Avenue

    Redbrick Coffee’s flagship café serving specialty coffee and seasonal dishes in a beautifully designed space.

  • Raku Dining
    Bunda Street

    A refined Japanese restaurant specialising in sushi, sashimi and contemporary Japanese dishes.

  • Akiba
    Bunda Street

    A lively pan-Asian restaurant famous for bold flavours and a vibrant atmosphere.

  • Wilma
    Genge Street

    An Asian-inspired grill restaurant cooking ethically sourced Australian produce over fire and coals.

  • Bar Rochford

    Winner of Gourmet Traveller Bar of the Year, known for its exceptional wine list and music program.

  • Molly

    A hidden speakeasy cocktail bar with live jazz and a strong whisky selection.

  • Wine Room

    A small and elegant wine bar offering thoughtful food and a carefully curated wine list.

Cultural Attractions

Several of Canberra’s major cultural venues are located within a short walk.

Cultural Attractions
  • Canberra Museum and Gallery

    A gallery focused on Canberra’s social history and visual arts.

  • Canberra Theatre Centre

    The city’s premier performing arts venue hosting theatre, music and dance.

  • National Gallery of Australia

    One of the largest galleries in Australia holding more than 166,000 works of art.

Parks & Outdoor Spaces

The hotel is close to several parks and green spaces ideal for walking and relaxing.

Parks & Outdoor Spaces
  • Lake Burley Griffin

    Five minutes from the hotel, offering scenic walking and cycling paths around the lake.

  • Commonwealth Park

    A large park beside the lake and home to the annual Floriade festival.

  • Glebe Park

    A peaceful inner-city park perfect for a walk or picnic.

  • Australian National University Grounds

    The ANU campus features extensive green spaces and walking paths along Sullivans Creek.

Shopping

  • Canberra Centre

    The city’s main shopping destination with department stores, boutiques and restaurants.

  • Harry Hartog Bookshop

    A large independent bookshop near the Australian National University.

  • Landspeed Records

    A well-known independent record store in Garema Place.