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Little Drifter Surry Hills

2.0 star property
Hostel near Circular Quay in Sydney

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Terrace/patio
Front of property
Gym
Property amenity
Restaurant

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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207 Cleveland Street, Redfern, NSW, 2010
  • Place, University of Technology Sydney
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Sydney
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Capitol Theatre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Private Queen Ensuite Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Queen Ensuite Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 10 Bed Ensuite Dorm

  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 12 Bed Ensuite Dorm

  • Sleeps 12
  • 12 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8 Bed Ensuite Dorm

  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 6 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 6 Bed Female Ensuite Dorm

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 6 Bed Ensuite Dorm

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

Private 4 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private Superior 4 Bed Dorm | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Superior 4 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Private 4 Bed Ensuite Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Private 4 Bed Female Ensuite Dorm

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Sydney

Redfern stay.Your stay at this Redfern hostel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House. Sydney Harbour Bridge and Star Casino are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of Technology Sydney - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Sydney - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Capitol Theatre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • World Square Shopping Centre - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Sydney Redfern Station - 8 min walk
  • Redfern Station - 8 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Redfern - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Lord Gladstone Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Woolpack Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Nookie Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ester Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Little Drifter Surry Hills

Hostel near Circular Quay in Sydney
As a guest of Little Drifter Surry Hills, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. WiFi is free in public spaces. An arcade/game room, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Little Drifter Surry Hills.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Sydney hostel.

  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Little Drifter Surry Hills offers 42 shared accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors. This Sydney hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [203 Cleveland Street, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010, Australia]
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Parties and events are allowed on site. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

VLA Surry Hills Hostel
VLA Hostel
VLA Surry Hills
Village Surry Hills Hostel
Village Surry Hills
Alfred Park Hotel Sydney
The Village Surry Hills
The Village Surry Hills Hostel
Little Drifter Surry Hills Redfern
Little Drifter Surry Hills Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is Little Drifter Surry Hills to the airport?

Little Drifter Surry Hills is 8.9 mi (22-min drive) away from the Sydney Airport (SYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Little Drifter Surry Hills have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Little Drifter Surry Hills.

How close is Little Drifter Surry Hills to the beach?

This hostel is 11.8 mi (41-min drive) from Manly Beach and 4.6 mi (20-min drive) from Bronte Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Little Drifter Surry Hills offer free breakfast?

Little Drifter Surry Hills does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Little Drifter Surry Hills?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Star Casino (4-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Little Drifter Surry Hills?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Little Drifter Surry Hills?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Little Drifter Surry Hills have a pool?

Little Drifter Surry Hills does not have a pool.

Does Little Drifter Surry Hills have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Little Drifter Surry Hills to downtown Sydney?

Little Drifter Surry Hills is 1.5 mi away from Sydney.

Little Drifter Surry Hills Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 240 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 240 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 240 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone very friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Modern backpacker accomodation

I booked this at the last minute for our family of 4. I see this as a modern day take on a backpackers. We stayed in a private 4-bed (2 bunk) dorm, including a private bathroom. Everything was clean, modern and looked to be a new. There were outdoor areas, room keys were managed within an app (super easy), and staff were friendly. The location is great, about a 10 minute walk from Central or Redfern stations. There are plenty of e-bikes to hire which makes the trip back to the CBD fast and fun. Just don't confuse the private 4-bed dorm for a private queen room - you still need to BYO towel, or buy one at the reception.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grifin

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice and accomadating
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind and welcoming receptionists. Unique vibe. Comfortable and secluded room. Exceptional location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Caro

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jannelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large family friendly clean and tidy relaxed atmosphere perfect for pit stop
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, nice property, & friendly staff

Easy walk to train station. The room was nice. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Peta

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Renie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ema

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the place, convenient to the city, place is nice and clean.Staff is amazing, definitely recommended. :)
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

TONY, Fawkner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Supun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sannan

Liked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Zaki

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
One rat was in the deck
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was good
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Djamel

Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Nicole

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bad attention when checking in, the rooms were not ready and I had to wait more hours. The common areas were dirty as were the beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erlend

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel. Amazing staff, especially Bea!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nils Erik Kristoffer

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Leanne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was totally discussed with staff telling me that they dont take people over the age of 35yrs old, well i had book in online and they should be sacked for discrimination. Totally horrified at there rules when they should say this on line, oh but hey i guess they cant as they would benstruck of the list of back packers. Not happy.........?
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Dean

Disliked: Staff & service
I booked 4 nights 26-30 Nov in The Village Surrey Hills on the Expedia website. When I showed up I was refused a bed due to my age. I asked the manager to show me the rules of this 18-35 AGE RESTRICTION. She refused. I asked her to speak to someone higher up.. refused! I asked her who owns the company,no info. She was of no help! I wanted to show her my booking so she could see there is NO mention anywhere while booking on Expedia of this restriction or even in the rule etc. in confirmation email from Expedia. I still have not received a refund from the hostel I was told I'd be getting. AVOID!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023