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Little Drifter Canberra

2.0 star property
Hostel with a rooftop terrace, steps from Canberra Centre

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

Bed In 8 Bed Dorm

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Bed In 8 Bed Female Dorm

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Bed In 4 Bed Dorm

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Private Compact Queen Room

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Private King Ensuite Room

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Bed In 4 Bed Female Dorm

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Private Family Ensuite Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4 Bed Dorm

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8 Bed Dorm

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4 Bed Female Room

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8 Bed Ensuite Dorm

Highlights

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

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Quad Room

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Private Twin Ensuite Room

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Bed In 8 Bed Ensuite Dorm

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Private Family Ensuite Room

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 10 Bed Dorm

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About the neighborhood

Map
7 Akuna St, Canberra, ACT, 2601

What's nearby

  • Canberra Centre - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • National Convention Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Australian National University - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Australian War Memorial - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • National Gallery of Australia - 3 min drive - 1.9 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
  • ‪Lilong - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Azima - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Little Drifter Canberra

Hostel near Canberra Centre
Australian National University is located near Little Drifter Canberra, which provides a rooftop terrace, laundry facilities, and an outdoor entertainment area. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A vending machine, luggage storage, and an elevator
  • A billiards/pool table and outdoor furniture
  • 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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