"Great Hostel. Great cafe. Can do with some more cleanliness and maintenance but overall very good. Can be noisy around weekends due to surrounding parties. Comforta ..."
"Water wastage signs everywhere but shower left running with a broken tap for over 36 hours! :( Good position close to Lake Burley Griffin and lots of restaurants!"
"Most of the staff were excellent, Any one can find faults some where but all in all it is a good place to stay."
"Great hostel - perfect, central location. Really helpful, friendly staff. Great facilities. Definitely recommended."
"Very clean. Good location. Good facilities. Quiet"
"Very good location, within walking distance to many of the attractions. Lots of common area where you can chill with a book, watch TV and talk to fellow travelers."
"good location close to buses & supermarkets; helpful staff"
"had to change rooms because of overbooking but new room was OK"
"I have stayed in YHAs all over Europe and Canberra YHA was by far one of the best. Bedlight, lift,clean modern bathroom and powerpoints in your room are at the top o ..."
"Clean, well kept, in a good location and wonderful staff. I know when I'm back in the area I'll be back at the YHA."
Canberra City YHA is right in the heart of the nation's capital, 5 mins from the interstate bus terminal. Hostel facilities include cafe, indoor pool/spa/sauna, internet, fully-equipped kitchen, rooftop BBQ area, TV/games area, and underground bar. Hostel hosts weekly activities and BBQs in summer.
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- Last 7 Days
- February 2012
- Next 7 Days
| Room | Sun 5 | Mon 6 | Tue 7 | Wed 8 | Thu 9 | Fri 10 | Sat 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Share Mixed | $28.50 | $28.50 | $28.50 | ||||
| 4 Share Female | $35 | $35 | $35 | $35 | $35 | $35 | $35 |
| 4 Share Male | $35 | $35 | $35 | $35 | $35 | $35 | $35 |
| Twin/Double | $89.50 | $89.50 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
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Facilities
- Airconditioning
- Bar
- Barbeque
- Bicycles
- Cafe/Restaurant
- Disabled Access
- Internet/E-mail
- Sauna
- Swimming Pool
- Television
Activities
- City
- Galleries/Museums
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Shopping
Things to do
Centrally located, the YHA is the perfect base to explore Australia's capital and its many free attractions. Visit the National Museum of Australia, Australian War Memorial, Parliament House, and Questacon. Walk or picnic beside Lake Burley Griffin, and enjoy views from Telstra Tower or Mount Ainslie. There's also plenty of festivals during the year, including Floriade, Multicultural Festival, Balloon Fiesta, and International Film Festival. Read about the hostel's history.
Canberra YHA history (411kb, PDF)
Nightlife
Home to four tertiary institutions, Canberra has a lively entertainment scene. The Australian National University hosts a variety of bands during the year, while nearby Garema Place and Northborne Avenue are home to a number of pubs, clubs and cocktail bars.
Closest Hostels
- Thredbo is 200 km S
- Batemans Bay is 153 km E
- Bundanoon is 160 km N
Food Store
500m from the nearest food store
Accepted cards
MasterCard, Visa
