Little Drifter Canberra

2.0 star property

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Rooftop terrace
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Lounge
Rooftop terrace
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a wardrobe with hanging clothes, and a mirror on the wall.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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

Bed In 8 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Bed In 8 Bed Female Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Private Family Ensuite Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Private 4 Bed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Private 8 Bed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Private 10 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Private 4 Bed Female Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Private 8 Bed Female Dorm

  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Private 8 Bed Ensuite Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Private Twin Ensuite Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Private Queen Room

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

Private King Ensuite Room

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

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About this property

Little Drifter Canberra

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. 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 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 rooftop terrace
  • Steps from Canberra Centre and a 3-minute drive from Australian War Memorial
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 fridge in a common area.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Canberra hostel.


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

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
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.
  • 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
On-site 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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Little Drifter Canberra Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 130 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

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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly. Perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely friendly & helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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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
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8/10 Good

Erlinet

looking good Hotel inside
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Receptionist at was welcoming :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julie-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Great price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Nirmal Gandhi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay. Convenient place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ruifang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice experience
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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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
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved my stay. Very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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6/10 Okay

Ashraf

nice area
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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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

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
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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
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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