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Little Drifter Canberra

2.0 star property
Travelers stay connected and comfortable at this central Canberra hostel where practical amenities like laundry facilities and luggage storage make life easier

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
The current price is ￥8,866
￥9,805 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 26 - Dec 27

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 8 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 8 Bed Female Dorm

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm

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Private Compact Queen Room

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private King Ensuite Room

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Bed Female Dorm

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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 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
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 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 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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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quad Room

  • Sleeps 4

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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 Family Ensuite Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 10 Bed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1

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About the neighborhood

Map
2601, ACT, Canberra, 7 Akuna St

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
  • Australian National University - 10 min walk - 0.9 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
  • ‪Azima - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lilong - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Little Drifter Canberra

Hostel located in Canberra City Centre
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:
  • A billiards/pool table, an elevator, and a vending machine
  • Luggage storage 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

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

As of Dec 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Little Drifter Canberra on Dec 26, 2025 start from ￥8,866, excluding 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.

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.

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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. 51 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 110 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

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

Ruifang

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

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

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I found it ridiculous that the hostel charges for things that are usually included in any accommodation, such as towels and luggage storage. The hot water in the men's showers on the third floor also did not work. Besides that, the room I stayed in was spacious and I appreciated the cold water filling stations.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 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

Graham

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

8/10 Good

Techin

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

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