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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
Private 10 Bed Dorm
Terrace/patio
Lounge

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$157
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept

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7 Akuna St, Canberra, ACT, 2601
  • Canberra Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Australian National University
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Australian War Memorial
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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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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Private Queen Room

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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Private 10 Bed Dorm

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 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 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

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 Dorm

Highlights

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

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Private Twin Ensuite Room

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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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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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

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quad Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In Bed In 10 Bed Dorm (Mixed Gender)

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Bed Female Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Twin Ensuite Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 8 Bed Ensuite Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Compact Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private King Ensuite Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Family Ensuite Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 8 Bed Female Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 8 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

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About the area

Canberra

Little Drifter Canberra puts you in the heart of Canberra, steps from Canberra Centre and within a 15-minute stroll of Australian National University. 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. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Canberra City Centre hostel include National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
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What's nearby

  • Canberra Centre - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • National Convention Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Australian National University - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Australian War Memorial - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • National Gallery of Australia - 3 min drive - 3.1 km

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
  • ‪Inka - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪DOP - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Little Drifter Canberra

Hostel with a rooftop terrace, steps from Canberra Centre
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 lift, 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
  • Lift
  • 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. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. 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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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 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
Guests are required to download the property's Goki mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), smart lock

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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

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
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. 
    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

  • 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 10 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Little Drifter Canberra on 29 Sept 2025 start from AU$157.00, 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, only service animals are allowed.