YHA Australia has great hostels all around the country. From Sydney to Perth, Darwin to Hobart, and everywhere in between - there's a YHA hostel for you!
No two hostels are the same - you could be sleeping in a train carriage, an old movie theatre, a former prison cell, a tropical bungalow or a purpose-built eco-hostel.
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If you have a group of 10 or more and are looking for affordable, quality group accommodation, lots of city and rural YHA hostels have excellent facilities for you. Some hostels can even provide meals for your group as well!
YHA Australia is part of the world's largest backpacker accommodation network, Hostelling International (HI), providing more than 4,000 hostels in over 60 countries.
400 metres to stop.
Summer season: weekday CountryLink and school bus connections from Canberra (excluding school holidays).
Winter season: Murrays, Greyhound and Transboarder Alpinexpress offer regular daily services.
2.5-hour drive from Canberra Airport.
Winner of 2015 Best Rated Small YHA Backpacker's Hostel as voted by guests
Want to stay during the 2016 winter ski season? Click here for booking information.
Thredbo YHA Hostel is situated in the heart of Australia's Snowy Mountains, just a short walk from the famous Thredbo Ski Resort. This award-winning backpacker hostel is a purpose built lodge with stunning mountain views, comfy lounge and dining room, full kitchen, free Wi-Fi hotspot and a mix of accommodation options.
Don't waste time travelling to the fields, save time by being in the middle of it all - and walk to the ski lifts!
Family Rooms: To book a family room rate, there must be at least one child under 18 and 1-2 adults; otherwise this special room rate will be adjusted to the usual adult prices with the difference payable on arrival.
Oct-May: 8:00am-10:00am and 3:00pm-8:00pm
June-Sept: 7:00am-10:00am and 4:30pm-9:00pm
If you are planning on arriving outside of these hours, please phone the hostel to make alternative arrangements.
YHA members save at least 10% off accommodation at YHA hostels.