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Little Drifter Canberra

2.0 star property
City-center hostel within easy reach of Australian National University

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In the heart of Canberra City Centre, The Village Canberra - Hostel offers a comfortable retreat. Connect to in-room WiFi, do your laundry with ease using the facilities provided and enjoy luggage storage for added convenience. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (10)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Lockers available
The current price is CNY493
CNY542 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17

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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
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private 4 Bed Dorm

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Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private 8 Bed Dorm

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Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
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

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

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Private 4 Bed Female Room

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

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Private 8 Bed Female Dorm

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

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Private 8 Bed Ensuite Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
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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
Shared/communal kitchen
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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
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
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
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
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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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 - 0.1 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

  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 18 min drive
  • Kingston Canberra Station - 12 min drive
  • Queanbeyan Railway Station - 20 min drive
  • Bungendore Station - 38 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

Little Drifter Canberra features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 15-minute walk of Australian National University. Also, this hostel is just a 5-minute drive from Parliament House. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 65 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

What to do

  • Pool table

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Rooftop terrace
  • Lockers available
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Mobile key entry

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2 percent

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.

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

Does Little Drifter Canberra offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Little Drifter Canberra does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Little Drifter Canberra?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Little Drifter Canberra?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What's the area around Little Drifter Canberra like?

Little Drifter Canberra is in Canberra City Centre, a short 11-minute walk from Australian National University and 3 minutes' walk from Civic Square.

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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

Popular mentions

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Reviews

6/10 Good

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
John, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Easy to go around the town.
Techin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and helpful receptionist was start , than the clean room and bathroom , nothing broken ,missing ,everything worked and best sleep had for a long time .thanks . That was really a very positive surprise and experience .
Kalman, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The family rooms are lovely yes basic but that is all we required. The staff were helpful, the key app great as we could both have it logged on our phones and didn't risk forgetting to return keys
MICHELLE, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My first time in hostel. I stayed in 4 bed dorm, first night was on my own and second night with 2 other ladies. I did have reservations about staying but on the whole it was great. The area outside was quite noisy due to being on main road and could have been kept cleaner but would definitely stay again
susan, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Liked the price and location. Would be good to have accessible parking, even at a cost. No hairdryer in the room, would suggest at least installing one in the shared bathrooms. Felt insecure using the kettle and mugs in the room.
Irene Yan Yu, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Extracguest in the room too often
Paul, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pretty techy- can check-in/out without interacting with any staff. You can even open the front door and door to your room with their app. The only thing that I think they can improve on is having an outlet at each bed. Having an outlet inside the locker is nice and all but I would like to have easy access to my phone when I go to bed and when I wake up.
Andrina, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Not worth the money paid.
Sally, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

The only good thing about this property is its location as it's close to Canberra Centre. There is only one lift in the property which is quite busy and you have to wait. I stayed in a family room. There were no wardrobes. No hooks in the bathroom so you can't hang your clothes while you are taking shower. The heating is controlled by the reception and when we checked in, the room was very cold. You have no control over heating/cooling. Cutlery provided in the main kitchen was oily, perhaps not properly cleaned. No free parking around the property. I had to struggle finding a parking as I had to stay for 2 nights. I won't recommend the property for a family stay.
Abu, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Butiker på gångavstånd. Bilresa till nationalpark. Wifi fungerade inte på rummet. Kallt första dagen, ingen värme på rummet.
Christine Marie-Louise, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice comfy and spacious room. Shared bathroom facilities were clean, nice hot water and private dressing stalls.
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cheap, clean and right in the city. Perfect.
Graham, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Linda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a really nice stay, staff was friendly, perfect location with all amenities around in a walkable distance. Overall a very pleasant experience.
Siraj Ali, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were extremely friendly & helpful.
Mark, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Nick, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good place to live if your purpose of stay is mostly being out and you need a place spend in the middle of city.
Haris, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

There was no room key, the application and website to use for a the room key did not work on my Telstra service and the attendant behind the desk was not very helpful. Overcharged for a towel for $10 which is shameful. The place was very loud and difficult to sleep in but the staff weren’t as helpful as they could’ve been.
Mary-Anne, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Pool out of service would of been nice to know that, and no parking
LIRIM, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great price for a private room with ensuite in the city. Staff helpful.
Judi, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Didn't stay there because it does not offer queen beds or ensuites
Hank, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet,spacious,clean room. Comfortable kitchen.
Richard, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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Cesar, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Don’t expect this place to be luxurious place to stay. Good for just sleeping nothing too fancy. Bathroom was clean bed was made up appears to be clean. I would stay again if I’m staying in the city. Only downfall was the reception , they had a sign up “Back in 20 minutes” we waited for 40 minutes. Another customer attempted to speak to the front desk staff but had told the customer to wait til 2pm before they can check in and interact with the person looking after the reception. Sign should be changed to the timings you’ll return not how long you’ll be away for.
Reynan, 1-night trip