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Little Drifter Surry Hills

2.0 star property
Travelers relax on the sun-drenched terrace or enjoy friendly competition in the arcade room after shopping excursions to nearby World Square Shopping Centre.

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Located near Star Casino, The Village Surry Hills - Hostel features a spacious terrace, garden, arcade/game room, and in-room WiFi. Multilingual staff assist with luggage storage in this well-reviewed, well-maintained hostel.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$209
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr

Room options

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Private Queen Ensuite Room

Private Queen Ensuite Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 12 Bed Ensuite Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 12
  • 12 Single Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8 Bed Ensuite Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 6 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 6 Bed Female Ensuite Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 6 Bed Ensuite Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

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Private 4 Bed Dorm

Private 4 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Private Superior 4 Bed Dorm

Private Superior 4 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4 Bed Female Ensuite Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Private 12 Bed Female Ensuite Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 12
  • 12 Single Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 10 Bed Female Ensuite Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Single Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8 Bed Female Ensuite Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Located in Redfern, a neighbourhood in Sydney, Little Drifter Surry Hills is near a metro station. Circular Quay and Overseas Passenger Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Martin Place and Pitt Street Mall. SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Luna Park Sydney are not to be missed. Visit our Sydney travel guide
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207 Cleveland Street, Redfern, NSW, 2010

What's nearby

  • Dr Chau Chak Wing Building is a business school building of the University of Technology Sydney in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, and the first building in Australia designed by Canadian American architect Frank Gehr
    University of Technology Sydney
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Through the portal.
    University of Sydney
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Capitol Theatre showing theatre scenes and interior views as well as a large group of people
    Capitol Theatre
    16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Wet pavement reflection of the new International Convention Centre Sydney illuminated at night
    International Convention Centre Sydney
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Central Park
    7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Noble Hops
    5 min walk
  • Ester Restaurant
    7 min walk
  • The Redfern
    5 min walk
  • Woolpack Hotel
    5 min walk
  • Nookie Coffee
    5 min walk

About this property

Little Drifter Surry Hills

Hostel near University of Sydney
Located close to Capitol Theatre, Little Drifter Surry Hills provides a terrace, a garden and an arcade/games room. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Barbecues, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
  • A vending machine, tour/ticket information and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the overall condition
Room features
All guest rooms at Little Drifter Surry Hills boast comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens and heating

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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 per cent 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

Is Little Drifter Surry Hills pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Little Drifter Surry Hills?

As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Little Drifter Surry Hills on 1 Apr 2026 start from NZ$209, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Little Drifter Surry Hills?

Little Drifter Surry Hills doesn't offer parking.

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

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

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Little Drifter Surry Hills located?

Located in Redfern, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Central Park and University of Sydney. Capitol Theatre and Hyde Park are also within 1 mile (2 km). Redfern Station is 7 minutes by foot and Central Light Rail Station is 13 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Little Drifter Surry Hills Reviews

7.2

Good

7.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 242 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 242 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 242 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 242 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 242 reviews

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Erlend

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Maya the receptionist was very friendly. She went out of her way to swap me to another room because I had a bad back. I was very happy I did not have to sleep on the top bunk bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Virginia

Liked: Staff & service

Ok

For the price we paid, we had a great stay in Sydney, so this place offers great value for money if you want a private room. The kitchen was too small for cooking in and the communal areas weren’t the cleanest. The bed wasn’t amazingly comfy. The local area is great, lots of cafes and restaurants. Overall, good value for money but not the best.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

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

8/10 Good

Liam

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

10/10 Excellent

Beniamin

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Supun

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Beniamin

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

8/10 Good

Drew

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

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

8/10 Good

Roy

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

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

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