Drifter

Drifter is a new generation of hybrid hotel-hostels, designed for the free-spirited and the curious. Launched in 2024 across Australia and New Zealand, Drifter blends premium private rooms with elevated shared suite options, offering travellers the comfort of a boutique hotel and the connection of a hostel. With properties now open in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Cairns and Christchurch, Drifter and its sibling brand Little Drifter bring together a community of travellers through beautifully designed accommodation and thoughtfully curated communal spaces. Guests enjoy access to wellness studios, cinema rooms, coworking lounges, bars, libraries and social areas—each space designed to foster connection, creativity and a sense of place. And we’re just getting started—with new Drifter locations set to open in Byron Bay, Auckland and Wellington. Whether you're looking to rest, explore, create or connect, Drifter is designed for the young and young at heart.