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The 10 Best Hostels in Canberra, Australia

Some of the best backpacker spots in Canberra

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The Village Canberra is situated in the heart of Canberra’s city centre, making it the perfect spot to see the many sites Canberra has to offer, grab a meal, have a shop, or take a stroll through manicured and lush public parks.

The friendly staff, the location and affordability and it is a home away from home!

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7.6
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1,460 reviews
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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Hostels that guests love in Canberra

  • Avg. price/night: $86.86
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,374 reviews
    Cheap stay and location is good. Communal areas (apart from the non-existent Gym!) are decent.
    Gregory
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $90.72
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 6,566 reviews
    The staff were all amazing!! Was in Melbourne for the Marathon and they let some rooms available for taking showers after it, kept the luggage safe, even put my food in their fridge! And great location!! Will definitely be back!!😊
    Alice
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $176.93
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,377 reviews
    Great location, super friendly staff, clean, safe, and the spa bath in the room was fantastic!
    Pamela
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $100.90
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,482 reviews
    Spacious, great location, very quiet. Heaps of safe parking.
    Stacey
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $90.08
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,460 reviews
    Perfect location, super smart system of using your phone as a door key. In general I think its the best hostel I’ve ever stayed in and it’s a pity I was there only for one night. You can cook your Michelin starred meal in this huge and well equipped kitchen and work for hours with the perfect internet or chill in the common area/rooftop. Oh and I loved the big lockers with sockets inside.
    Klaudia
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $160.21
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 3,830 reviews
    The first room we checked in looked like a backpacker hostel room rather than the room with a superior bed that we booked. Extra 3 beds (1 bunk bed + another single bed) for just the two of us. The receptionist told that this was an upgrade. It was smelling terrible, and the carpet was wet due to leaking A/C. When we told that we cannot stay in that room, we were given the next room. Luckily the next room was available, same design, more beds than needed.
    Muge
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $135.11
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,054 reviews
    Great location,friendly staff. Excellent facilities. Felt very safe.
    Sally
    Young couple
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 31 reviews
    Modern, comfortable and spacious apartment with all the mod cons. Extensive and thoughtful provisions to ease you into your trip. Safe and secure building and car park. Great location near restaurants and shops. Very helpful and communicative administration. Recommend and look forward to staying again.
    Roslyn
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $90.08
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,460 reviews
    The best hostel that I have been to everything is so amazing, the staff is sweet, rooms are spacious and comfortable, clean and lots of common areas available to be in during your stay.
    Jackson
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $307.55
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,392 reviews
    Wonderful hotel to relax and explore Canberra great location in a very quiet area close to the lake Nice and spacious room Ideal and safe car parking Delicious breakfast buffet
    Mike Lauper
    Young couple