Little Drifter Canberra
7 Akuna St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
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Modest rooms & dorms in a laid-back hostel featuring an indoor pool & a restaurant/bar.
Practical details
Why it's worth checking out
Little Drifter Canberra is a hostel in Braddon, close to Canberra’s city centre and set up as a base for exploring the capital. The property was renovated in 2025 and caters to a broad mix of travellers, with shared dorms, female-only shared suites, family rooms, private suites and other shared accommodation. Select rooms include private bathrooms, TVs and tea- and coffee-making facilities, while the rooms generally include work desks and air-conditioning.
The social spaces are a central part of the experience. Guests can use the communal kitchen and dining areas, lounge, co-working space, games and recreation areas, balcony and rooftop terrace. Free Wi-Fi, communal laundry, vending, digitised services and a study area add practical support for short visits, longer stays and working trips. The rooftop and communal areas are also used for regular activities, including a Monday movie night with free popcorn, a Wednesday evening Cook Up and a Friday meet and greet with punch, stories and local tips.
Its location suits visitors who want to combine Canberra’s cultural attractions with the city’s neighbourhood life. Lake Burley Griffin is listed as a 10-minute walk away, while the National Gallery of Australia, Questacon, the Australian War Memorial and Parliament House are among the nearby attractions promoted by the property. Canberra Centre is 300 metres away, Glebe Park is 400 metres away, and restaurants and cafés are listed 50 metres from the accommodation. The Canberra Theatre Centre, NewActon and Braddon’s cafés, boutiques and galleries are also close by.
Little Drifter Canberra is suitable for solo travellers looking for communal spaces and organised activities, as well as couples, families and groups wanting a choice of private or shared rooms. The property specifically caters for sporting clubs, school groups and larger groups, offering a dedicated coordinator, communal spaces, security, catering options, Wi-Fi, guest laundry, study areas and 24/7 support. For guests planning activities beyond the hostel, the site highlights hot-air ballooning, Treetops Adventure, electric picnic boat hire, axe throwing, Canberra Scenes private tours, the National Zoo and Aquarium, the National Gallery of Australia and Lake Burley Griffin.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.2 from 1,423 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 68
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 96
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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