Title: Little Drifter Canberra - Latest Hostel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Little Drifter Canberra Travelers stay connected and comfortable at this central Canberra hostel where practical amenities like laundry facilities and luggage storage make life easier ![Rooftop terrace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78150000/78141800/78141791/8354582e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78150000/78141800/78141791/88661a1a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private 10 Bed Dorm](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78150000/78141800/78141791/d46906a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78150000/78141800/78141791/6c3cfaec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78150000/78141800/78141791/747a9617.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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. 8.0 Very good ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Kitchen - Laundry - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 3 - Oct. 4](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-04&selected=78141791&PinnedHotelID=78141791&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-04&selected=78141791&PinnedHotelID=78141791&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 4 - Oct. 5](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-04&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=78141791&PinnedHotelID=78141791&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-04&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=78141791&PinnedHotelID=78141791&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 3 - Oct. 5](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=78141791&PinnedHotelID=78141791&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=78141791&PinnedHotelID=78141791&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct. 10 - 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Sleeps 2 ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78150000/78141800/78141791/436ab143.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Private King Ensuite Room - Sleeps 2 ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78150000/78141800/78141791/1bbec893.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed In 4 Bed Female Dorm - Sleeps 1 ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78150000/78141800/78141791/3c03f849.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 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 ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78150000/78141800/78141791/33995631.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Private 4 Bed Dorm ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Cookware/dishes/utensils Shared/communal kitchen Mobile key entry - Sleeps 4 - 4 Twin Bunk Beds ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78150000/78141800/78141791/f78bad21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Private 8 Bed Dorm ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Cookware/dishes/utensils Shared/communal kitchen Mobile key entry - Sleeps 8 - 8 Twin Bunk Beds ![Private 10 Bed Dorm](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78150000/78141800/78141791/24ec4df5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Private 10 Bed Dorm ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Cookware/dishes/utensils Shared/communal kitchen Desk Mobile key entry - Sleeps 10 - 10 Twin Bunk Beds ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78150000/78141800/78141791/c0277362.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Private 4 Bed Female Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Cookware/dishes/utensils Shared/communal kitchen Mobile key entry - Sleeps 4 - 4 Twin Bunk Beds ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78150000/78141800/78141791/f78bad21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Private 8 Bed Female Dorm ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Cookware/dishes/utensils Shared/communal kitchen Mobile key entry - Sleeps 8 - 8 Twin Bunk Beds ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78150000/78141800/78141791/6e3eed79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 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 ![Private Twin Ensuite Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78150000/78141800/78141791/3f028d26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 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 ![Private Queen Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78150000/78141800/78141791/d0829247.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Private Queen Room 9.0 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 ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78150000/78141800/78141791/b04c6ec4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Private King Ensuite Room 10.0 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 ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78150000/78141800/78141791/8a5708b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Quad Room - Sleeps 4 ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78150000/78141800/78141791/b5f542aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Private Twin Ensuite Room - Sleeps 2 ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78150000/78141800/78141791/60cb71e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed In 8 Bed Ensuite Dorm - Sleeps 1 ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78150000/78141800/78141791/4e02ac6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Private Family Ensuite Room - Sleeps 4 ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78150000/78141800/78141791/1e0a026b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed In 10 Bed Dorm - Sleeps 1 ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Canberra travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Canberra.dx6049663) [View more Hostels in Canberra](https://www.expedia.ca/Canberra-Hostels.d6049663-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-35.28146%2C149.13257&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1Lrxna400OfB8_UXq62gu4Tt3rw=) 7 Akuna St, Canberra, ACT, 2601 ### 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 - ‪Lilong - ‬2 min walk - ‪DOP - ‬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. 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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. ### How much does it cost to stay at Little Drifter Canberra? > As of Oct 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Little Drifter Canberra on Oct 14, 2025 start from CA $101.49, 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Canberra-Hotels-Little-Drifter-Canberra.h78141791.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) 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 within a 15-minute walk of Canberra Centre and Australian National University. Civic Square and Canberra Theatre Centre are just steps away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question