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Little Drifter Canberra

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Private 10 Bed Dorm | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Rooftop terrace
Lounge
Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
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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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private King Ensuite Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Private Queen Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Private 10 Bed Dorm | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 10 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 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 Family Ensuite Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 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 Twin Ensuite Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Twin Ensuite Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8 Bed Ensuite Dorm

  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 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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About this property

Little Drifter Canberra

Hostel with a rooftop terrace, near Australian National University
Along with a rooftop terrace, this hostel has a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities and a vending machine are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
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 a shower. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of bedsheets can be requested.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Little Drifter Canberra. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Canberra Centre. Free WiFi in public areas, a rooftop terrace and laundry facilities are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Amenities include locker space, laundry facilities and a lift
  • 11 minutes by foot from Australian National University and a 4-minute drive from Parliament House
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 lift, a microwave in a common area, and a fridge in a common area.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Canberra hostel.

Languages

English

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

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

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 per cent 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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 per cent

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Guests are required to download the property's Goki mobile app before check-in.

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

Little Drifter Canberra Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 89 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Haris

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

8/10 Good

Jacinta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cesar

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
N/A
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Reynan

Disliked: Staff & service
Don’t expect this place to be luxurious place to stay. Good for just sleeping nothing too fancy. Bathroom was clean bed was made up appears to be clean. I would stay again if I’m staying in the city. Only downfall was the reception , they had a sign up “Back in 20 minutes” we waited for 40 minutes. Another customer attempted to speak to the front desk staff but had told the customer to wait til 2pm before they can check in and interact with the person looking after the reception. Sign should be changed to the timings you’ll return not how long you’ll be away for.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024