Little Drifter Canberra | Hostel in Canberra

8.0 (110 Reviews) |   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom
City East Hostel | Little Drifter Canberra

1 Bedroom Hostel in City East, Canberra

Hostel in Canberra with a rooftop terrace
Along with a rooftop terrace, this hostel has a microwave in a common area and a refrigerator in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities and a vending machine are onsite.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Little Drifter Canberra offers 65 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of bedsheets can be requested.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Designated Smoking Area
Wheelchair Accessible
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Mobile key entry
Breakfast
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Shared kitchen access
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
Activities
  • Billiards/pool table
General
  • Elevator
  • Vending machine
  • Lockers available
  • English
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Designated smoking areas
Guest Services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
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
Outdoors
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Outdoor furniture

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
Child Policy
Children are welcome. rollaway/extra beds are not available. cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Payment Policy
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.
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Cashless transactions are available 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 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit 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

Reviews

Olwyn
Sep 10, 2025 05:02:20 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: 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.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Private King Ensuite Room
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
Private King Ensuite Room

General

Number of living rooms 0, Mini-fridge, Private bathroom, Number of bedrooms - 0, Smart TV, Shampoo, Towels provided, Satellite TV service, Soap, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
Private 4 Bed Dorm
Room Size: m2
4 Twin Bunk Beds
Private 4 Bed Dorm

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Bed count minimum 8, Towels not available, Bed count maximum 8, Shared outdoor bathroom, Shared bathroom, Number of bathrooms - 1
Private 8 Bed Dorm
Room Size: m2
8 Twin Bunk Beds
Private 8 Bed Dorm

General

Number of living rooms 0, Bed count minimum 16, Number of bedrooms - 0, Towels not available, Shared outdoor bathroom, Bed count maximum 16, Shared bathroom, Number of bathrooms - 1
Private Queen Room
Room Size: m2
1 Queen Bed
Private Queen Room

General

Number of living rooms 0, Mini-fridge, Number of bedrooms - 0, Smart TV, Shared outdoor bathroom, Towels provided, Satellite TV service, Shared bathroom, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
Private 10 Bed Dorm
Room Size: m2
10 1Twin Bunk Beds
Private 10 Bed Dorm

General

Number of living rooms 0, Bed count maximum 20, Number of bedrooms - 0, Towels not available, Desk, Shared outdoor bathroom, Bed count minimum 20, Shared bathroom, Number of bathrooms - 1
Private 8 Bed Female Dorm
Room Size: m2
8 Twin Bunk Beds
Private 8 Bed Female Dorm

General

Number of living rooms 0, Bed count minimum 16, Number of bedrooms - 0, Towels not available, Shared outdoor bathroom, Bed count maximum 16, Shared bathroom, Number of bathrooms - 1
Private Family Ensuite Room
Room Size: m2
5 Double Bed and Twin Bunk Beds
Private Family Ensuite Room

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Bed count minimum 9, Towels provided, Satellite TV service, Wheelchair accessible, Soap, Number of bathrooms - 1, Mini-fridge, Private bathroom, Smart TV, Bed count maximum 9, Shampoo
Private Twin Ensuite Room
Room Size: m2
2 Twin Beds
Private Twin Ensuite Room

General

Number of living rooms 0, Mini-fridge, Private bathroom, Number of bedrooms - 0, Smart TV, Shampoo, Towels provided, Satellite TV service, Soap, Bed count minimum 2, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count maximum 2
Private 8 Bed Ensuite Dorm
Room Size: m2
8 Twin Bunk Beds
Private 8 Bed Ensuite Dorm

General

Number of living rooms 0, Bed count minimum 16, Private bathroom, Number of bedrooms - 0, Towels not available, Bed count maximum 16, Number of bathrooms - 1
Private 4 Bed Female Room
Room Size: m2
4 Twin Bunk Beds
Private 4 Bed Female Room

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Bed count minimum 8, Towels not available, Bed count maximum 8, Shared outdoor bathroom, Shared bathroom, Number of bathrooms - 1
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