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Little Drifter Surry Hills

2.0 star property

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A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a tree, and a building entrance.
Exterior
A room with bunk beds, a wooden floor, a patterned rug, and a door leading to another room.
Property amenity
A gym with exercise equipment, benches, and a large window.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Private Queen Ensuite Room

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Private Queen Ensuite Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with bunk beds, a fireplace, and a framed picture on the wall.

Private 8 Bed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with bunk beds, a fireplace, and a framed picture on the wall.

Private 8 Bed Ensuite Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with bunk beds, a small round ottoman, and a wall-mounted towel rack.

Private 6 Bed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with bunk beds, a small round ottoman, and a wall-mounted towel rack.

Private 6 Bed Female Ensuite Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with bunk beds, a small round ottoman, and a wall-mounted towel rack.

Private 6 Bed Ensuite Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with a bunk bed, a red door, and a white wall.

Private 4 Bed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Private Superior 4 Bed Dorm

Private Superior 4 Bed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bunk bed with a window, a white headboard, and a brown curtain.

Private 4 Bed Ensuite Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bunk bed with a window, a white headboard, and a brown curtain.

Private 4 Bed Female Ensuite Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with bunk beds, a fireplace, and a framed picture on the wall.

Private 10 Bed Female Ensuite Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with bunk beds, a fireplace, and a framed picture on the wall.

Private 8 Bed Female Ensuite Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Exterior
Big Backpackers Hostel
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  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
4.0 out of 5, Very good, 415 reviews
The price is €69
includes taxes & fees
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Big Backpackers Hostel

About this property

Little Drifter Surry Hills

Laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and an arcade/game room are available at this hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area are onsite. Housekeeping is not available.
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. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested.
Our customers tell us they enjoy the overall property condition at Little Drifter Surry Hills. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Central Park. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus laundry facilities and an arcade/game room.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a multilingual staff, and a terrace
  • 11 minutes by foot from University of Sydney and a 4-minute drive from Star Casino
As a guest of Little Drifter Surry Hills, you'll find a terrace, a vending machine, and an arcade/game room. WiFi is free in public spaces. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Little Drifter Surry Hills.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Sydney hostel.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

More

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

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
Guests will receive smart lock details
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Guests are recommended to download the property's Duve mobile app before check-in
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, smart lock

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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Guests are recommended to download the property's Duve mobile app before check-in. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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

Little Drifter Surry Hills Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 245 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 245 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 245 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 245 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 245 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Phill

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Private room was clean & comfortable. The location was an easy metro trip into city centre and airport.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Beniamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Supun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jannelle

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
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8/10 Good

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone very friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice and accomadating
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Beniamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Drew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, well located.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Erlend

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel. Amazing staff, especially Bea!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind and welcoming receptionists. Unique vibe. Comfortable and secluded room. Exceptional location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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4/10 Poor

Marco

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room not clean. Digital key not working. No hot water from the faucet.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beniamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for me! Location is prime, very clean and well equipped hostel! Big 'Thank You' to Paula the best receptionist in the hostel - so helpful and super efficient! Really good place to stay in Sydney!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was well managed and in a convenient location. Stayed one night in a double room. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Beniamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price for what you get here also nice atmosphere! Worth every penny!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was good
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

A

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

Awesome spot

This is a great hostel. Safe, clean and quiet and really close to everything I needed. An easy walk to the station to get to the airport too. Definitely worth it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Freyja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, staff were friendly and helpful. Only down side was that the room I was in was opposite the 24 hour kitchen which meant it was noisy during the night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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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
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10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique and quirky little complex. Clean and secure, quiet at night. Private ensuite room was exactly what I needed; aircon and bedding very decent.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Beniamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hostel in Sydney with super efficient and helpful staff! Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

William

Helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kittchen may be more clean, but the rest was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Anna

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
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6/10 Okay

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Little Drifters don't say so on their website, but they require you have a smartphone and download an application for door access. They don't use FOBs or keys. I booked without knowledge of this (I use a distraction-free flip-phone), and was given numeric codes for the door locks. This always worked for my room's door, but rarely worked for the property's front door.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025