Little Drifter Canberra

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Scored 8.1
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.3

Property highlights

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About this property

Little Drifter Canberra is situated in the heart of Canberra’s city centre, making it the perfect spot to see the many sites Canberra has to offer, grab a meal, have a shop, or take a stroll through manicured and lush public parks. Little Drifter Canberra features a sunny rooftop terrace to relax after a big day of exploring. Guests can hang out in the games room, enjoy a meal in the BBQ area, or whip up a delicious meal in the large communal kitchen. All rooms are air conditioned and feature a work desk. Some rooms have a private bathroom, TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Little Drifter Canberra is a 5 minute walk from the coach terminal, which offers connections to Sydney and Melbourne. It is a 5 minute drive from the Australian War Memorial, the National Museum of Australia and Parliament House. Canberra Airport is a 15-minute drive away. Lake Burley Griffin is just a 10 minute walk away. The whole of Canberra is at your fingertips when you stay at The Village Canberra!

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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2 bunk beds
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
4 bunk beds
1 bunk bed
8 bunk beds
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
8 bunk beds
10 bunk beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Pauric
Ireland Ireland
“Clean good cooking facilities and staff very helpful”
Lorenz
Australia Australia
“The Little Drifter Hostel in Canberra has been a great place to stay. The staff at reception have consistently been helpful and friendly towards me and I appreciate their approach to me. When a guest arrives and is offered a good first impression...”
Jennily
Canada Canada
“The bed was comfortable, the kitchen is pretty big, great location. Also, I was there on a Friday which is the day they do a meet and greet with people from the hostel. I got to meet many travellers. I would recommend.”
Mateusz
Spain Spain
“Great place to be in Canberra! Awesome atmosphere, great and helpful staff, don't miss it out!”
Emma
Australia Australia
“The staff are awesome. I would hardly call this a "hostel" - more like a hotel! Stayed in a private room w/ bathroom and it was perfect for the one night stay. I would definitely book again when I stay in Canberra. Also, there was a movie night on...”
Vine
Australia Australia
“Was lovely stay so telling my family and friends about only issue was nothing was u had no parking would a good thing to had other so would stay herd again”
Joseph
Australia Australia
“Central, cheap and clean, just what was needed for a couple of nights”
Rigat
Australia Australia
“The location was in the city making it easier to go to the shopping centre and bus stops.”
Melissa
Australia Australia
“The rooms were great. They were very quiet and the beds and pillows were very comfortable. I love the fact that there weren't signs plastered around the hostel telling you what to do. It had a very relaxed vibe.”
Nick
Australia Australia
“The staff accommodating and knowledgeable especially about parking. They also upgraded us to a larger room with our own ensuite.”

Property surroundings

Facilities of Little Drifter Canberra

Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

House rules

Little Drifter Canberra takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

You must show a valid photo ID upon check-in.

2% surcharge applies to all card payments.

Please note that children are welcome at this property, but cannot be accommodated in the shared dormitory rooms.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or legal guardian in a private room

Please note that this property reserves the right to ask guests to leave if there are problems with antisocial behaviour or excessive noise.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Little Drifter Canberra in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.