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Little Drifter Canberra

2.0 star property
Hostel near Canberra Centre in Canberra

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Rooftop terrace
Private 10 Bed Dorm | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Lounge
Lounge

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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7 Akuna St, Canberra, ACT, 2601
  • Canberra Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Australian National University
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Australian War Memorial
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private King Ensuite Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Private Queen Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Queen Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Private 10 Bed Dorm | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 10 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8 Bed Female Dorm

  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Family Ensuite Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private Twin Ensuite Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Twin Ensuite Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8 Bed Ensuite Dorm

  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4 Bed Female Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quad Room

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In Bed In 10 Bed Dorm (Mixed Gender)

  • Sleeps 1

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Bed Female Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Twin Ensuite Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 8 Bed Ensuite Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Compact Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private King Ensuite Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Family Ensuite Room

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 8 Bed Female Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 8 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

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About the neighborhood

Canberra

Canberra City Centre stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Canberra City Centre hostel, you'll find Canberra Centre and Australian National University. Glebe Park and Civic Square are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Canberra Centre - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • National Convention Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Australian National University - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Australian War Memorial - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • National Gallery of Australia - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Kingston Canberra Station - 12 min drive
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bedst - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Bell - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪DOP - ‬3 min walk
  • Tenkomori Ramen House

About this property

Little Drifter Canberra

Hostel near Canberra Centre in Canberra
Little Drifter Canberra offers its guests a rooftop terrace, a vending machine, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Little Drifter Canberra also features an elevator, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Canberra hostel.

  • 65 guestrooms or units
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
Little Drifter Canberra offers 65 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of bedsheets can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Guests are required to download the property's Goki mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), smart lock

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

The Village Canberra
The Village Canberra Hostel
The Village Hostel Canberra
Little Drifter Canberra Canberra
Little Drifter Canberra Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Little Drifter Canberra Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Canberra

Frequently asked questions

How close is Little Drifter Canberra to the airport?

Little Drifter Canberra is 5.1 mi (18-min drive) away from the Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Little Drifter Canberra have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Little Drifter Canberra.

Does Little Drifter Canberra offer free breakfast?

Little Drifter Canberra does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Little Drifter Canberra?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Little Drifter Canberra?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Little Drifter Canberra?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Little Drifter Canberra have a pool?

Little Drifter Canberra does not have a pool.

Does Little Drifter Canberra have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Little Drifter Canberra to downtown Canberra?

Little Drifter Canberra is 0.3 mi away from Canberra.

Little Drifter Canberra Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 94 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely friendly & helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Little Drifter in Canberra is a great find! The location is unbeatable—super central and close to everything. It has a fresh, modern vibe with plenty of character. The hotel is clean, the staff are friendly. If you want a stylish and well-located stay in Canberra that's a step above the usual, this is it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haris

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to live if your purpose of stay is mostly being out and you need a place spend in the middle of city.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary-Anne

Liked: Amenities
There was no room key, the application and website to use for a the room key did not work on my Telstra service and the attendant behind the desk was not very helpful. Overcharged for a towel for $10 which is shameful. The place was very loud and difficult to sleep in but the staff weren’t as helpful as they could’ve been.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

LIRIM

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Pool out of service would of been nice to know that, and no parking
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Botty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great price for a private room with ensuite in the city. Staff helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty techy- can check-in/out without interacting with any staff. You can even open the front door and door to your room with their app. The only thing that I think they can improve on is having an outlet at each bed. Having an outlet inside the locker is nice and all but I would like to have easy access to my phone when I go to bed and when I wake up.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ka Menu

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Geoffrey

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ninos

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Hank

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didn't stay there because it does not offer queen beds or ensuites
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paulina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Colette

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kalman

Friendly and helpful receptionist was start , than the clean room and bathroom , nothing broken ,missing ,everything worked and best sleep had for a long time .thanks . That was really a very positive surprise and experience .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet,spacious,clean room. Comfortable kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not worth the money paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extracguest in the room too often
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024