"The hostel is cosy and social. It’s not a party hostel, but people do socialise in the kitchen.
The beds are the drawback here - they are rickety and every time someone moves in their bed, you can hear the springs. Also my bed moved every time the guy in the top bunk rolled around.
I’m 193cm and couldn’t stretch out in the bed.
Difficult to sleep. If you value your sleep, find another place.
"
"The hostel is cosy and social. It’s not a party hostel, but people do socialise in the kitchen.
The beds are the drawback here - they are rickety and every time someone moves in their bed, you can hear the springs. Also my bed moved every time the guy in the top bunk rolled around.
I’m 193cm and couldn’t stretch out in the bed.
Difficult to sleep. If you value your sleep, find another place.
"
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Little Drifter was a really nice place to stay with friendly staff and guests. The hostel is nice and close to Bondi Beach as well as plenty of shops and places to explore.
The Little Drifter was a really nice place to stay with friendly staff and guests. The hostel is nice and close to Bondi Beach as well as plenty of shops and places to explore.
Dylan G.
Reviewed December 8, 2025Reviewed December 8, 2025
It was a super hot day when we walked from the airport and the lady at reception was wonderful. We asked to leave our bags as we were too early to check in but she checked us in straight away, organised the shuttle for the next morning and gave us directions to walk to transport
The room was enormous and very nice. The bed was very comfortable and bathroom clean. We went straight to the pool which was lovely on a hot day! Very happy with our overnight stay
It was a super hot day when we walked from the airport and the lady at reception was wonderful. We asked to leave our bags as we were too early to check in but she checked us in straight away, organised the shuttle for the next morning and gave us directions to walk to transport
The room was enormous and very nice. The bed was very comfortable and bathroom clean. We went straight to the pool which was lovely on a hot day! Very happy with our overnight stay
A nice and comfortable hotel, minutes away from the airport and CBD has some of the most nicest and supportive staff. Nothing you ask is too much and they try their best to accomodate.
A nice and comfortable hotel, minutes away from the airport and CBD has some of the most nicest and supportive staff. Nothing you ask is too much and they try their best to accomodate.
We found this a great place to have a short inexpensive overnight stay before an early morning flight. It is what it says, a budget level 3 star hotel so no luxuries and they weren't expected. We had a family room and there are fast food eateries next door to the property and a good Dining room at the Mantra Hotel, also next door. It was easy to organise shuttles to International for the following morning. Security is also good. A lot of young people and backpackers use the hotel and it has a...
We found this a great place to have a short inexpensive overnight stay before an early morning flight. It is what it says, a budget level 3 star hotel so no luxuries and they weren't expected. We had a family room and there are fast food eateries next door to the property and a good Dining room at the Mantra Hotel, also next door. It was easy to organise shuttles to International for the following morning. Security is also good. A lot of young people and backpackers use the hotel and it has a...
The place has a great location, lots to do in the area for sure! The staff were extremely helpful and friendly and even the four bed dorm was brand new and very clean. No regrets!
The place has a great location, lots to do in the area for sure! The staff were extremely helpful and friendly and even the four bed dorm was brand new and very clean. No regrets!
Nice hotel located a great area. Close to lots of shops, restaurants, public transport and just a few stops from the city. Very comfortable stay, bed is soft and comfortable. Checkin in was super easy and uses codes which I really liked. staff are always available if you need anything. I would definitely stay again.
Nice hotel located a great area. Close to lots of shops, restaurants, public transport and just a few stops from the city. Very comfortable stay, bed is soft and comfortable. Checkin in was super easy and uses codes which I really liked. staff are always available if you need anything. I would definitely stay again.
Chad
Reviewed February 18, 2025Reviewed February 18, 2025
We enjoyed our stay at Hotel Coronation. Great Location & Reasonable Rates. Extremely Clean Room, Helpful & Friendly Staff. Our Room was surprisingly quiet considering it was busy outside at night. I would definitely recommend this hotel.
We enjoyed our stay at Hotel Coronation. Great Location & Reasonable Rates. Extremely Clean Room, Helpful & Friendly Staff. Our Room was surprisingly quiet considering it was busy outside at night. I would definitely recommend this hotel.
Great twin room, spacious with a sofa, daily housecleaning including our dishes was very nice. A little breakfast each morning and the rooms were very dark and beds comfortable which meant we had surprisingly good sleep
Great twin room, spacious with a sofa, daily housecleaning including our dishes was very nice. A little breakfast each morning and the rooms were very dark and beds comfortable which meant we had surprisingly good sleep
Annette
Reviewed October 22, 2023Reviewed October 22, 2023
So easy to travel in from the airport on the train to Central Station, and walk 5mins to The Pod. Then it's a stroll to lot of great food choices around Chinatown. Opposite World Square with lots of shops including a Coles supermarket, and Town Hall Station. 2 stops and you're at Circular Quay and walking around The Rocks and the Opera House. The hotel was super clean, quiet and with friendly helpful staff. I will stay here again and recommend to all my friends visiting Sydney.
So easy to travel in from the airport on the train to Central Station, and walk 5mins to The Pod. Then it's a stroll to lot of great food choices around Chinatown. Opposite World Square with lots of shops including a Coles supermarket, and Town Hall Station. 2 stops and you're at Circular Quay and walking around The Rocks and the Opera House. The hotel was super clean, quiet and with friendly helpful staff. I will stay here again and recommend to all my friends visiting Sydney.
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