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Little Drifter Canberra

2.0 star property

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Rooftop terrace
Rooftop terrace
Lounge
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Private Family Ensuite Room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

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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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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 8 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 8 Bed Female Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Compact Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private King Ensuite Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Bed Female Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Family Ensuite Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds

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Private 10 Bed Dorm

Private 10 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4 Bed Female Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8 Bed Female Dorm

  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8 Bed Ensuite Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds

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Private Twin Ensuite Room

Private Twin Ensuite Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Private Queen Room

Private Queen Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private King Ensuite Room

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4 Bed Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Twin Ensuite Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 8 Bed Ensuite Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Family Ensuite Room

  • Sleeps 6

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 10 Bed Room

  • Sleeps 10

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8 Bed Ensuite Room

  • Sleeps 8

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8 Bed Room

  • Sleeps 8

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4 Bed Female Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8 Bed Female Room

  • Sleeps 8

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 10 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

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About the area

Canberra

With a stay at Little Drifter Canberra, you'll be centrally located in Canberra, within a 15-minute drive of Canberra Hospital and Canberra Centre. .This hostel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Glebe Park and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Casino Canberra.
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What's nearby

  • Canberra Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Civic Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Canberra Theatre Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • National Convention Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Australian National University - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffe Cherry Beans - Civic - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪EQ Bakehouse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Redbrick - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Azima - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Little Drifter Canberra

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 65 air-conditioned guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and microwave in a common area.

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Little Drifter Canberra Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 123 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

leesa gai

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was not a hotel but in fact a hostel No private bathroom Walked and booked the Sebal walked straight back out Photos online are not accurate Don't book this I didn't even want to give any stars No refund for the two nights paid either
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Greg

Disliked: Staff & service
Refused me a room despite wotif booking and emailed confirmation, claimed to be full. Hasn't even offered me a refund despite repeated requests appalling. Difficult to find alternative accommodation on a busy Friday night. Dumfounded by their attitude.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

10/10 Excellent

Rutger

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I found it ridiculous that the hostel charges for things that are usually included in any accommodation, such as towels and luggage storage. The hot water in the men's showers on the third floor also did not work. Besides that, the room I stayed in was spacious and I appreciated the cold water filling stations.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie-Ann

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

10/10 Excellent

Sanari

Business traveller
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

4/10 Poor

Genevieve

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Poor housekeeping, cobwebs near the curtains, moth flying around in the room all night, dust on the table lamps and back of the table, whole room needed a proper deep clean, couldn’t lock the room door from inside and given access is via an app on the phone felt a bit unsafe, no temp control in the room and no one at reception to help with making it warmer, no tea spoons, fridge still had stuff in it, very noisy could hear everything going on outside esp the banging of doors and the dryer from the bathroom. Bed was decent and bed linen and towels were clean. Such a shame because some decent housekeeping would have been a game changer although not sure what could be done for how noisy it is. Basically a clean bed in an excellent location really which is fine for a decent hostel but pretty awful when I paid $188 for one of their private rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Ray

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

10/10 Excellent

Ruifang

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

4/10 Poor

Tom

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angus

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great location, right in the heart of Canberra & for such an amazing price & walking distance to all city attractions. Everything was so neat, clean & tidy with great facilities. I definitely highly recommend it as great value for money. Reception staff were very warm & friendly. I'll definitely book again on my next visit to Canberra. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Su Hua

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all good except noisy auto-closing doors that echo throughout the level. Staff were good, decor etc good. sound proofing of some sort needed to reduce echoing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely decor and I was happy with share facilities. The staff were great efficient friendly. Location is easy to other transport and the Canberra sights and shopping. Lots of road work and construction so factor a little extra time to your plans. I’m very happy to return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siraj Ali

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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