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Little Drifter Canberra

Property class: 2
Hostel near Parliament House in Canberra

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An outdoor patio with wooden flooring, tables, chairs, potted plants, and string lights.
An indoor patio area with wooden flooring, tables, chairs, and potted plants.
A modern room with a wooden floor, a central table with a vase and lamp, grey ottomans, a bunk bed with curtains, and large windows.
A modern living room with a pool table, comfortable seating, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a wardrobe with hanging clothes, and a mirror on the wall.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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7 Akuna St, Canberra, ACT, 2601
  • Place, Canberra Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Civic Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, National Convention Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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WiFi (free), bed sheets

Bed In 8 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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WiFi (free), bed sheets

Bed In 8 Bed Female Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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WiFi (free), bed sheets

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A room with bunk beds, a desk, a chair, a rug, and a window with curtains.

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a window with curtains, and a plant.

Family Ensuite Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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A bunk bed with storage drawers, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Bunkhouse 4 Person

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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A compact room with bunk beds, a small chair, and a window.

Bunkhouse 8 Person

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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A modern, well-lit room with bunk beds, a central round table, and a large window providing natural light.

Bunkhouse 10 Person

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Bunk Beds

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Bunkhouse 4 Persons

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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A compact room with bunk beds, a small chair, and a window.

Bunkhouse 8 Persons

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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A bunk bed room with a desk and chair, a small rug, and curtains.

Bunkhouse 8 Person - Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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A room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with sheer curtains.

Twin Ensuite Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A neatly made bed with white and dark blue pillows, a red bedside table with a lamp, and a wall hanging above the bed.

Compact Queen

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a lamp, and a window.

King Ensuite Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Canberra

Canberra City Centre stay.With a stay at this Canberra City Centre hostel, you'll be steps from Civic Square and Canberra Theatre Centre. Canberra Centre and Glebe Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Canberra Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Civic Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Canberra Theatre Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • National Convention Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Commonwealth Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Guzman Y Gomez - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Cherry Beans - Civic - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Biang Biang - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Little Drifter Canberra

Hostel near Parliament House 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 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
  • 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. This Canberra hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). 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

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
    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

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Little Drifter Canberra?

As of Sep 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Little Drifter Canberra on Oct 16, 2026 start from $74, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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, but Casino Canberra (4-min walk) is nearby.

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. 64 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 136 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were incredibly clean, water bottle filling station on each floor so didn't have to go to the kitchen every time
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly. Perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent kept room. Check in process modern and simple. Amenities spot on
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The communal ladies bathroom on the second floor in Canberra CBD could do with some love. Otherwise, private queen room was lovely and clean and desk staff lovely and friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Erlinet

looking good Hotel inside
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is a perfect place to stay in Canberra. The guide in the room was personal and included such good recommendations for dining out! We were very impressed with the restaurants and the apartment was just a short walk from everywhere. Could not recommend anything better !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Siraj Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a really nice stay, staff was friendly, perfect location with all amenities around in a walkable distance. Overall a very pleasant experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Receptionist at was welcoming :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nirmal Gandhi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay. Convenient place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Great price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sanari

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is closeby fir shopping and dinning since it os located centrallocation of CBD. Very clean and cozy room with lots of space. Friendly reception staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfy and spacious room. Shared bathroom facilities were clean, nice hot water and private dressing stalls.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved my stay. Very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ashraf

nice area
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool people, wake up in CBD and friendly staff Highly recommend
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap, clean and right in the city. Perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruifang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice experience
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jayden

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and accommodating, Hannah helped with my check out and was excellent and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Techin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy to go around the town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Haris

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