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Little Drifter Canberra

2.0 star property
Hostel with a rooftop terrace, near Australian National University

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The Village Canberra - Hostel offers a comfy base in Canberra City Centre. Guests value the in-room WiFi, practical laundry facilities for longer stays, and convenient luggage storage. The staff consistently earns praise for their helpfulness.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 10 of 10 rooms

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Family Ensuite Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private 10 Bed Dorm | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 10 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Mobile key entry
Desk
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4 Bed Female Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8 Bed Female Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Private 8 Bed Ensuite Dorm

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8 Bed Ensuite Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private Twin Ensuite Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Twin Ensuite Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Private Queen Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Queen Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Satellite channels
Mobile key entry
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
7 Akuna St, Canberra, ACT, 2601

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 - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bedst - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Bell - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Azima - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lilong - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Little Drifter Canberra

Hostel near Australian National University
Take advantage of a rooftop terrace, laundry facilities, and an outdoor entertainment area at Little Drifter Canberra. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An elevator, a vending machine, and a billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor furniture and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 65 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens with cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Heating and housekeeping

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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.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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
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 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Drifter Canberra pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Little Drifter Canberra?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Little Drifter Canberra?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Little Drifter Canberra located?

Located in Canberra City Centre, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Canberra Centre and Australian National University. Civic Square and Canberra Theatre Centre are just steps away.

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Reviews

Little Drifter Canberra Reviews

8.0

Very Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 106 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ray

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

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

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

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

Mark

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Erlinet

looking good Hotel inside
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Nirmal Gandhi

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Techin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy to go around the town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

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

6/10 Okay

Ashraf

nice area
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yalin

Very clean. Good location and in the city centre.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Calvin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great staff members
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd time at this accommodation if I'm a returning customer it's good
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

GERALD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Walkable and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet,spacious,clean room. Comfortable kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Chen-Yuan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Close to diners and Coles
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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