What makes it 71% Couple-Friendly: Private ensuite rooms with king or queen beds and air-conditioning give privacy, rooftop terrace ideal for sunset drinks, shared kitchen saves on meals, National Gallery and lake walks are within 2 km for easy dates.
Canberra Airport: 7.1 km (13-min drive)
About 13-min taxi or rideshare from the hotel.
Canberra Museum & Gallery: 180m (2-min walk)
Explore local art, history and rotating exhibitions.
Tip: Check free-entry days for special exhibits.
Canberra Theatre Centre: 210m (3-min walk)
Catch live performances and musicals in the heart of the city.
Tip: Book tickets online in advance for popular shows.
Commonwealth Park: 920m (12-min walk)
Scenic parkland along Lake Burley Griffin with gardens and walking paths.
Tip: Visit during the annual Floriade festival in spring.
Free Wi-Fi:
Unlimited high-speed internet in rooms and public areas.
Communal Kitchen:
24-hour shared kitchen for cooking and late-night snacks.
Rooftop Terrace:
Outdoor seating with city views and outdoor furniture.
Games Room:
Board games and TV lounge space for socializing.
Laundry Service:
Self-service laundry available for a fee.
Luggage Storage:
Secure storage available for a fee.

Yair Enrique Rozo Sánchez
Amazing stay, the room was quiet, peaceful, and very relaxing. Everything was clean and comfortable, and the staff were genuinely friendly. The location couldn’t be better, super easy to walk everywhere and surrounded by great cafés. I loved the big kitchen and the chill common areas, especially the rooftop. Great value overall, and I’d happily stay here again!
arielle .gamble
Unfortunately the bathroom plumbing meant the room was incredibly smelly. On top of that, there’s little soundproofing, so the guests who came home at two and partied next to our room til four am, meant we did not sleep. I felt this was advertised as a comfortable hotel, not a backpackers, and so was disappointed by the reality. If I realised it was a backpackers, I would have chosen another hote...
Kate
Highly recommend this clean, modern hostel. Lots of communal spaces, good kitchen set up, friendly staff and guests. I noticed the shared female toilets have a keypad lock on the outer door which is great for women’s safety. We stayed in a family room which was really well designed for six people to use at once — lots of easy to access hidden storage, hooks for every towel, mirrors, clever fold o...
Ana Belén Casalás
I wish I could have stayed longer! What a fantastic hostel. It was clean, quiet, and super comfortable. The kitchen is huge and has ample space for your groceries, a major plus! The staff were also wonderful and made me feel very welcome. Its location is great, close to the tourist center bus station and with a lot of coffeeshops around. Highly recommend!
Rohan Spong
I stayed in the Queen Compact - it was great value for money. The bed was very comfortable. Little Drifters is clean, and the facilities are great. The rooftop area was a great place to do work and later unwind. Internet was fast. The location is excellent - everything I wanted to see in Canberra (galleries, museums, parks etc) was in walking distance.
Address: 7 Akuna St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
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