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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
Good
1,537 reviews
Price from
AR$ 21,112
per night

Hostels that guests love in Canberra

  • From AR$ 79,168.79 per night
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 982 reviews
    Great location and for the price perfect for our weekend catch with family. If you're looking for a 5star experience in Canberra this isn't the place for you. Budget friendly, clean and really comfortable beds. Walking distance to great coffee and breakfast, as not really the facilities for that. Dickson was a great find, mini china town, lots of great food. I would stay here again.
    Carolyn
    Australia
  • From AR$ 137,812.35 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,160 reviews
    Very clean, great location for pricing comparison in area. A mother daughter weekend away, the convenience of being able to walk to the shopping centre and restaurants was great. Even walking at night felt quite safe and always people around. Room was very clean, bathroom tiny but suitable, staff were very polite.
    senanayake
    Australia
  • From AR$ 79,168.79 per night
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,397 reviews
    Cheap stay and location is good. Communal areas (apart from the non-existent Gym!) are decent.
    Gregory
    Australia
  • From AR$ 132,534.43 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 6,537 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
    Australia
  • From AR$ 199,974.51 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,363 reviews
    Great location, super friendly staff, clean, safe, and the spa bath in the room was fantastic!
    Pamela
    Australia
  • From AR$ 99,107.60 per night
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,463 reviews
    Spacious, great location, very quiet. Heaps of safe parking.
    Stacey
    Australia
  • From AR$ 82,100.97 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,537 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
    Poland
  • From AR$ 91,483.94 per night
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 3,774 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
    Australia
  • From AR$ 137,812.35 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,160 reviews
    Great location,friendly staff. Excellent facilities. Felt very safe.
    Sally
    Australia
  • From AR$ 168,441.87 per night
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 37 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
    Australia