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Little Drifter Canberra

Property class: 2

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An outdoor patio with wooden flooring, tables, chairs, potted plants, and string lights.
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.
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a wardrobe with hanging clothes, and a mirror on the wall.
An indoor patio area with wooden flooring, tables, chairs, and potted plants.
A modern living room with a pool table, comfortable seating, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$133
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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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 Single Bunk Bed

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

Family Ensuite Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Single Bunk Beds

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

Bunkhouse 4 Person

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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

Bunkhouse 8 Person

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bunkhouse 10 Person

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

Bunkhouse 10 Person

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bunkhouse 4 Persons

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

Bunkhouse 4 Persons

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bunkhouse 8 Persons

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

Bunkhouse 8 Persons

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bunkhouse 8 Person - Ensuite

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

Bunkhouse 8 Person - Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds

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

Twin Ensuite Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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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.

Compact Queen

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

King Ensuite Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Canberra

Little Drifter Canberra puts you in the heart of Canberra, within steps of Canberra Centre and Civic Square. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This hostel has free WiFi in public areas, a rooftop terrace and luggage storage. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. .Near this Canberra City Centre hostel, you'll find Parliament House.
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What's nearby

  • Canberra Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Civic Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Canberra Theatre Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • National Convention Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Commonwealth Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

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
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Biang Biang - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Little Drifter Canberra

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.

  • 65 guestrooms or units
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
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.

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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 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 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

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Little Drifter Canberra?

Little Drifter Canberra offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Little Drifter Canberra?

As of 21 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Little Drifter Canberra on 4 Nov 2026 start from NZ$133, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Little Drifter Canberra?

No, Little Drifter Canberra does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Little Drifter Canberra?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Little Drifter Canberra?

No, pets are not allowed.

Little Drifter Canberra Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 140 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely friendly & helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

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

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

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

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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8/10 Good

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

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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Receptionist at was welcoming :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Great price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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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2/10 Terrible

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

6/10 Okay

nice area
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap, clean and right in the city. Perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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