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Little Drifter Canberra

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An outdoor patio with wooden flooring, tables, chairs, potted plants, and string lights. - Little Drifter Canberra (Canberra)
A modern room with a wooden floor, a central table with a vase and lamp, grey ottomans, a bunk bed with curtains, and large windows. - Little Drifter Canberra (Canberra)
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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.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

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Room options

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WiFi (free), bed sheets

Bed In 8 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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WiFi (free), bed sheets

Bed In 8 Bed Female Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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WiFi (free), bed sheets

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a window with curtains, and a plant.

Private Family Ensuite Room

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

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A bunk bed with storage drawers, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Private 4 Bed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A compact room with bunk beds, a small chair, and a window.

Private 8 Bed Dorm

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

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A modern, well-lit room with bunk beds, a central round table, and a large window providing natural light.

Private 10 Bed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Private 4 Bed Female Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A compact room with bunk beds, a small chair, and a window.

Private 8 Bed Female Dorm

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

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A bunk bed room with a desk and chair, a small rug, and curtains.

Private 8 Bed Ensuite Dorm

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

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A room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with sheer curtains.

Private Twin Ensuite Room

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

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A neatly made bed with white and dark blue pillows, a red bedside table with a lamp, and a wall hanging above the bed.

Private Queen Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a lamp, and a window.

Private King Ensuite Room

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Canberra City Centre, a neighborhood in Canberra, Little Drifter Canberra is in a shopping district. Black Mountain Nature Reserve and Canberra Nature Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Glebe Park and Canberra Contemporary Art Space. Questacon and Netball ACT are also worth visiting. Visit our Canberra travel guide
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7 Akuna St, Canberra, ACT, 2601

What's nearby

  • A lakeside urban area with modern buildings, a sports field, and surrounding hills.
    Canberra Centre
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A large open plaza with a central monument, surrounded by trees and a mountain in the background.
    Civic Square
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A large Ferris wheel with colorful lights at night, surrounded by a field of purple and blue flowers.
    Commonwealth Park
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A large lake surrounded by dense forests and residential areas.
    Australian National University
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • National Convention Centre
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

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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

  • No elevator

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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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)

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Drifter Canberra pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this 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 steps from Canberra Centre, Civic Square, and Canberra Theatre Centre. Glebe Park and Casino Canberra are also within 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Little Drifter Canberra Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 136 reviews

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Su Hua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Central Convient to all. Good value to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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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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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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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

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

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

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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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

Robert

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

6/10 Okay

Calvin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great staff members
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Yalin

Very clean. Good location and in the city centre.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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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
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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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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet,spacious,clean room. Comfortable kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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4/10 Poor

Su Hua

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, central to all activities. But the hostel is poorly maintained
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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4/10 Poor

Su Hua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A good location, central to all activities. But the hostel is poorly maintained. Really need to improve
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Linen was a doona (in summer), air-conditioning was poor and the parking was difficult to find. Staff were very friendly and helpfulk.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024