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Little Drifter Surry Hills

2.0 star property

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Gym

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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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

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Private Queen Ensuite Room

Private Queen Ensuite Room

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 12 Bed Ensuite Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 12
  • 12 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8 Bed Dorm

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8 Bed Ensuite Dorm

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 6 Bed Dorm

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 6 Bed Female Ensuite Dorm

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 6 Bed Ensuite Dorm

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

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Private 4 Bed Dorm

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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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4 Bed Female Ensuite Dorm

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

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Private 12 Bed Female Ensuite Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 12
  • 12 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 10 Bed Female Ensuite Dorm

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8 Bed Female Ensuite Dorm

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

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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 barbecue grills 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. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. 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'll be within walking distance of University of Sydney. 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, 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.

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

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

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 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. 56 out of 243 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 243 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 243 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 243 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 243 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

J

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Marco

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

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

8/10 Good

Liam

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

8/10 Good

Anna

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Business traveller
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

Travelled 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 traveller
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