Little Drifter Canberra

Property class: 2
City-center hostel within walking distance of Canberra Centre

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Little Drifter Canberra features a rooftop terrace and puts you just steps from Canberra Centre. Also, this hostel is just a 5-minute drive from Parliament House. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (10)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Lockers available
The current price is $69
$76 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5

Room options

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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

View all photos for Bunkhouse 8 Person - Ensuite

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

View all photos for Twin Ensuite Room

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

View all photos for Compact Queen

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
7 Akuna St, Canberra, ACT, 2601

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
  • Commonwealth Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 18 min drive
  • Kingston Canberra Station - 12 min drive
  • Queanbeyan Railway Station - 20 min drive
  • Bungendore Station - 38 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Little Drifter Canberra

  • Little Drifter Canberra features a rooftop terrace and puts you just steps from Canberra Centre. Also, this hostel is just a 5-minute drive from Parliament House. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
2:00pm
CHECK-OUT
10:00am

Hotel size

    • 65 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

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

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

What to do

  • Pool table

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Rooftop terrace
  • Lockers available
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Mobile key entry

Fees & policies

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.

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

Does Little Drifter Canberra offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Little Drifter Canberra does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Little Drifter Canberra?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Little Drifter Canberra?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Little Drifter Canberra?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Canberra (4-min walk) is nearby.

What's the area around Little Drifter Canberra like?

Little Drifter Canberra is in Canberra City Centre, a short 1-minute walk from Canberra Centre and 3 minutes' walk from Civic Square.

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Reviews

Little Drifter Canberra Reviews

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Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities

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6/10 Good

A Handy location close enough to walk to most venues in good weather.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very central
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10/10 Exceptional

Rooms were incredibly clean, water bottle filling station on each floor so didn't have to go to the kitchen every time
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and friendly. Perfect location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were extremely friendly & helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

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 !
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10/10 Exceptional

It was a really nice stay, staff was friendly, perfect location with all amenities around in a walkable distance. Overall a very pleasant experience.
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8/10 Very good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice comfy and spacious room. Shared bathroom facilities were clean, nice hot water and private dressing stalls.
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10/10 Exceptional

Cool people, wake up in CBD and friendly staff Highly recommend
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8/10 Very good

Staff was friendly and accommodating, Hannah helped with my check out and was excellent and helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Cheap, clean and right in the city. Perfect.
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great price for a private room with ensuite in the city. Staff helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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6/10 Good

Great staff members
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean. Good location and in the city centre.
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6/10 Good

Close to diners and Coles
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Quiet,spacious,clean room. Comfortable kitchen.
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4/10 Fair

Convenient, central to all activities. But the hostel is poorly maintained
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6/10 Good

Central location and good clean self catering kitchen friendly atmosphere and safe . Room adequate with private ensuite. No frills and a bit shabby but for location it was worth it .easy to book and communication good.
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6/10 Good

Linen was a doona (in summer), air-conditioning was poor and the parking was difficult to find. Staff were very friendly and helpfulk.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were terrific...I am an old lady and need all the help I can get!