| featuring free wi-fi and linens, the simple mixed- and single-sex dorms offer lockers and shared bathrooms. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. among shops in the city centre, this casual hostel is a a minute's walk from a bus stop, a 12-minute walk from australian national university and 3 km from hiking trails at lake burley griffin. private rooms are available, some with en suite facilities and/or tvs. there's also an indoor pool, a hot tub and a sauna, as well as bike rentals. amenities consist of a communal kitchen, a restaurant/bar, a tv/game lounge, and a rooftop bbq area with city views
Canberra Airport 13 min
Mount Ainslie (12 min)
Mountain offering a walking trail with war memorials & an overlook for city & sunset views. Lake Burley Griffin (7 min)
Serene trails for walking & cycling border this scenic man-made lake offering boating & fishing. Telstra Tower (13 min)
Open since 1980, this 195m-high telecoms tower has observation decks, a cafe & exhibition space. Old Parliament House (6 min)
Seat of Federal Parliament for 61 years until 1988, now housing the Museum of Australian Democracy. National Zoo & Aquarium (10 min)
This storied, 25-acre site offers exotic & native animal encounters, zookeeper talks & picnic areas. Questacon - National Science and Technology Centre (6 min)
Children's museum featuring interactive exhibits & puppet shows about science & technology. National Arboretum Canberra (12 min)
Large, modern park with cedar & oak forests, a lively cafe & a playground with big acorn treehouses. Parliament House (6 min)
Vast, hilltop building housing Australia's parliament, opened in 1988, topped by 81m-high flagpole. National Portrait Gallery (6 min)
National collection of portraits, photos and paintings in a contemporary, geometric building. National Museum of Australia (6 min)
Modern waterfront building housing artifacts from 50,000 years of Australian history & culture. Australian National Botanic Gardens (8 min)
Tranquil botanical garden featuring a diverse array of native plants, walking trails & a cafe. National Gallery of Australia (7 min)
Expansive modern building with Australian & international art, plus a sizable aboriginal collection. National Library of Australia (5 min)
Public library with a reading room, treasures gallery, changing exhibitions, a bookshop and a cafe. Australian War Memorial (6 min)
Shrine and museum built as a visual focus for the country's gratefulness for military sacrifice. | 
