Accommodation in Canberra
Discounted accommodation rates for WSC2021 attendees have been negotiated with University House at the ANU, Breakfree Capital Tower Apartments and Peppers Gallery Hotel. These accommodation options can be booked when you register to attend the conference. Please note that these rates will not be available if you contact the properties directly. Rates are in Australian Dollars (AUD$) and inclusive of GST. Rates are “room only” unless specified.
All accommodation bookings must be accompanied by credit card details in order to secure your reservation and provide a guarantee for late cancellations. Your credit card details will be forwarded to the hotel for these purposes.
Full payment for your accommodation (as well as any room incidentals) is to be made directly to the hotel at the time of your stay. Payment is usually finalised with the hotel upon checkout. However, the selected hotel may take payment on your credit card 30 days prior to your arrival (check the individual hotel terms and conditions). If you would like an invoice to prepay your accommodation, please contact the Conference Secretariat via email to sanskrit@kaigi.com.au
Information on some additional accommodation options has been included (see below). These options are not booked through your registration page or with the secretariat. They are additional options for you to consider if you don’t wish to book the conference accommodation.
University House at Australian National University (ANU)
1 Balmain Crescent, Acton
University House is on campus, and just a short walk from the Kambri Centre, the conference venue. Set within a leafy enclave, University House offers guests a sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of the Canberra city centre. Once the exclusive home to students and academics, the hotel provides guests with a warm, intimate atmosphere and the utmost in personal attention. The classic 1950s building has been carefully preserved with rooms offering the perfect blend of heritage decor and modern facilities. Most of the hotel’s 105 rooms boast features such as a large writing desk, in-floor bathroom heating, WiFi access, and large balconies with views overlooking the elegant gardens or towards the city.
Please note that due to the heritage architecture, University House does not have any elevator access to rooms.
| SUPERIOR QUEEN ROOM Queen rooms have 1 x queen bed, plus a separate lounge / living area. There is a private bathroom, large work desk and television in the room.  |
ROOM RATES
The above rates include complimentary wi-fi, and free parking |
| TWIN ROOM Twin rooms have 2 x single beds. There are tea and coffee facilities in the room, plus a private bathroom, refrigerator and large work desk.  |
ROOM RATES
The above rates include complimentary wi-fi, and free parking |
Click on the link below to download the Credit Card authority form, if accommodation is to be paid by a third party. Alternatively, contact the Conference Secretariat via email to sanskrit@kaigi.com.au to request an invoice for prepayment.
University House Credit Card Authority Form
Breakfree Capital Tower Apartments
2 Marcus Clarke Street, Canberra
Overlooking Lake Burley Griffin and mountains around Canberra, this modest, high-rise apartment hotel is a short walk from Australian National University (ANU), the conference venue, and within easy reach of Canberra’s attractions – the Art Gallery, National Museum of Australia, and National Library. There is a heated outdoor pool, BBQ area, gym, sauna, squash and tennis courts.
| 2-BEDROOM CITY-SIDE APARTMENT
Featuring a fully equipped kitchen, laundry, dining/lounge area, bedding configuration is 1 x queen bed, 2 x single beds or 1 x double bed.
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ROOM RATE: $190 per apartment per night.
Based on a maximum occupancy of 4 people in the apartment. (5th person can be accommodated with a surcharge of $35 per night) Room rate includes limited wi-fi, and weekly housekeeping service. Carparking is available for $15 per night. |
| 2-BEDROOM LAKE-SIDE APARTMENT
Featuring a fully equipped kitchen, laundry, dining/lounge area, bedding configuration is 1 x queen bed, 2 x single beds or 1 x double bed.
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ROOM RATE: $230 per apartment per night.
Based on a maximum occupancy of 4 people in the apartment. (5th person can be accommodated with a surcharge of $35 per night) Room rate includes complimentary limited wi-fi, and weekly housekeeping service. Carparking is available for $15 per night. |
Peppers Gallery Hotel
15 Edinburgh Avenue, Canberra
This chic, boutique hotel is a a short walk from Australian National University (ANU), the conference venue. Contemporary rooms are individually furnished and come with free Wi-Fi and Bang & Olufsen flat-screen TVs, as well as iPod docks and original artwork. Room service is available. In addition to a modern Italian restaurant with a courtyard, amenities include a bar, a sculpture garden and a gym. Parking is available for a fee.
| PEPPERS GALLERY HOTEL – DELUXE ROOM The spacious Deluxe Room features boutique touches and 24-hour hotel services; you can wake relaxed and rested in your luxury queen bed. The room has a work desk and trendy armchair, with individual touches of colour making each room strikingly different.  |
ROOM RATE: $145 per room per night
Bedding is 1 x Queen bed Room rate includes complimentary limited wi-fi, and weekly housekeeping service. Carparking is available for $20 per night. Buffet breakfast available for $20 per person per day. |
| PEPPERS GALLERY HOTEL – PREMIER ROOM Spacious and elegant, the Premier Room provides more room than the Deluxe, with a luxury King Bed that converts to twin singles (max 4 rooms). Furnished with a couch large enough to stretch out on, DVD player, work desk, rain shower and contemporary furnishings, you’ll experience the comfort of Peppers Gallery Hotel, Canberra.  |
ROOM RATE: $165 per room per night
Bedding is 1 x King bed Room rate includes complimentary limited wi-fi, and weekly housekeeping service. Carparking is available for $20 per night. Buffet breakfast available for $20 per person per day. |
Additional accommodation options
for your personal pursual
Canberra City Youth Hostel
Located at 7 Akuna Street, a short walk from the conference venue, the Youth Hostel offers a variety of accommodation styles with both shared and private rooms available. For more information and to make a booking, CLICK HERE
Student Residences
Some of the student residences may have room vacancies in January. For example, Burton & Garran Hall currently have rooms available at very reasonable rates and Toad Hall also offers casual guest rooms year round starting at A$60.
Community Homestays
The Canberra community is kindly offering free homestays to WSC attendees. Places are limited, so you must make contact early. If you would like to be billeted with an Indian family, please contact any of the following:
• Hindu Temple and Cultural Centre of the ACT
Dr Himanshu Pota, himanshu.pota@gmail.com
• Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh — HSS Canberra
Shri. Bipin Sumant, +61 417 067 171 (from Pune)
Sou. Mitra Desai, +61 400 112 298 (from Satara/Kolhapur)
• Private residences
Krishan Aggarwal, manva@bigpond.com, +61 2 6282 2202
Dr Bibhuti Thakur, bibhutithakur@icloud.com, +61 410 410 127
