Little Drifter Surry Hills

2.0 star property
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, near Hyde Park

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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

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$214
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct

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Private 6 Bed Female Ensuite Dorm

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

Private 6 Bed Dorm

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Air conditioning
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  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

Private 8 Bed Ensuite Dorm

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Air conditioning
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Separate bedroom
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  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

Private 4 Bed Ensuite Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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Air conditioning
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Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Private Superior 4 Bed Dorm

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  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Private 4 Bed Dorm

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  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Private 6 Bed Ensuite Dorm

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  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

Private 8 Bed Dorm

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  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

Private 12 Bed Ensuite Dorm

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  • Sleeps 12
  • 12 Twin Bunk Beds

Private Queen Ensuite Room

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Private 10 Bed Ensuite Dorm

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  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Bunk Beds

Private 4 Bed Female Ensuite Dorm

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Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the area

Map
207 Cleveland Street, Redfern, NSW, 2010

What's nearby

  • University of Sydney - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Capitol Theatre - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hyde Park - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Circular Quay - 5 min drive - 4.3 km

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
  • ‪Knock - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nookie Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Lord Gladstone Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Henry Lee's - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Little Drifter Surry Hills

Hostel near University of Sydney
Located close to Capitol Theatre and World Square Shopping Centre, 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:
  • Multilingual staff, a vending machine and luggage storage
  • Barbecues, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket information
  • 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

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 30 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Little Drifter Surry Hills on 6 Oct 2025 start from AU$214.49, 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 1 mile (2 km) of University of Sydney, Capitol Theatre and World Square Shopping Centre. Hyde Park and International Convention Centre Sydney are also within 1 mile (2 km). Redfern Station is 8 minutes by foot and Central Light Rail Station is 12 minutes.

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