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Little Drifter Canberra

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
The current price is $75
$68 nightly
$75 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 25 - Jun 26

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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
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 8 Bed Female Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Family Ensuite Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8 Bed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Private 10 Bed Dorm | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 10 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4 Bed Female Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8 Bed Female Dorm

  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8 Bed Ensuite Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Private Twin Ensuite Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Twin Ensuite Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Private Queen Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Queen Room

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private King Ensuite Room

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

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About the neighborhood

Canberra

With a stay at Little Drifter Canberra, you'll be centrally located in Canberra, a 1-minute drive from Canberra Centre and 10 minutes from Canberra Hospital. .This hostel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Glebe Park and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Canberra Museum and Gallery.
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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
  • Australian National University - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

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 recommended to download the property's Duve 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

Property 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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

Little Drifter Canberra Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 125 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

Ray

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie-Ann

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

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

8/10 Good

Erlinet

looking good Hotel inside
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ruifang

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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

leesa gai

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
Verified

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
Verified

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

6/10 Okay

Ashraf

nice area
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

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
Verified

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

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