Is parking available at the property?

Parking is available at the property, but specific details regarding the type (private/public, on-site/off-site, covered/uncovered) and cost are not provided.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 to 23:00, and check-out is at 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out availability and associated costs are not specified.

What is the property's location in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Sydney's vibrant Redfern neighborhood, within a 5-minute drive of the University of Sydney and Capitol Theatre. It is approximately 3.2 miles (5.1 km) from Circular Quay and 3.4 miles (5.4 km) from the Sydney Opera House.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

The property is an adults-only hostel, and specific policies regarding children are not provided.

Little Drifter Surry Hills Hostel in Sydney

What guests think

Across recent reviews, Little Drifter Surry Hills is described as a budget, hostel-style stay with a convenient location near Central and Redfern stations, generally friendly staff, and decent value, though experiences differ depending on room type, building, and timing.

Many mention clean rooms and fresh bedding, but several report dirty shared kitchens or common areas, plus pests such as cockroaches and, in one case, a rat, and occasional mold in some rooms. Rooms range from private ensuites to bunks; guests note mixed bed comfort, some minor maintenance issues and weak shower pressure, and occasional noise for rooms near the 24 hour kitchen. Facilities include an app based entry system; a few guests mention front door code problems and limited showers in some dorm areas, and multiple reviews highlight an enforced 18-35 age policy that led to refused check ins and refund disputes. Overall, expect a simple, social base suited to travelers comfortable with hostel norms and app based access.

Facilities

Cleanliness

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Service

Location

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Facilities

Facilities are basic, with shared kitchen areas and app based door access. Some guests mention a small or busy kitchen, occasional front door code issues, low shower pressure, and limited showers in some dorms.

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Moira

11 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the building itself. It's beautiful. The location was well positioned to Central station and parklands and ethnic cuisine. I haven't stayed in a back packers - ever! So it felt bizarre sharing a room with 3 strangers. But no snorers, and they were obviously seasoned backpackers who were respectful of noise and lighting. Felt safe. Everyone keeps to themselves. Good bed. Clean sheets.

8

Anna

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

6

Virginia

3 Nov 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

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.

8

Freyja

10 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

10

Chi Hang

31 Aug 2023

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Stayed 10 nights

if the water pressure for shower higher just like the kitchen, it will be great.

2

Amelia

1 May 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

So I have stayed at this hostel before but I stayed in the first building and it was great and this time I stayed in the second building where reception is and it was awful. The kitchen was so dirty, there was marks on all the cups and plates and cutlery. There was also birds and flys in the kitchen, they were all picking at the free food box. The rooms were disgusting, there was mold on the ceiling and I’m sure that’s why I have such a tight chest now and I’ve been coughing so much. The bathroom had dirt all over the floor. The receptionist was the most miserable person ever. Everyone is just so miserable.

10

michael

21 Aug 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Unique and quirky little complex. Clean and secure, quiet at night. Private ensuite room was exactly what I needed; aircon and bedding very decent.

6

Agathe

11 Jan 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Not good beds, just 1 shower for 12 people

6

Adrian

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

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.

10

Beniamin

6 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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!

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is mixed: many note clean rooms and fresh bedding, but several report dirty kitchens and common areas, pests (cockroaches and an occasional rat), and mold in some rooms.

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Nicole

4 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

8

Zaki

9 Feb 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

One rat was in the deck

8

Anna

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

6

Skye

11 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

On first appearance the room seemed clean, however there were so many cockroaches. I lost count of how many i saw/killed. Definitely a pest control problem.

6

Virginia

3 Nov 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

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.

10

Jannelle

11 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Large family friendly clean and tidy relaxed atmosphere perfect for pit stop

2

Amelia

1 May 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

So I have stayed at this hostel before but I stayed in the first building and it was great and this time I stayed in the second building where reception is and it was awful. The kitchen was so dirty, there was marks on all the cups and plates and cutlery. There was also birds and flys in the kitchen, they were all picking at the free food box. The rooms were disgusting, there was mold on the ceiling and I’m sure that’s why I have such a tight chest now and I’ve been coughing so much. The bathroom had dirt all over the floor. The receptionist was the most miserable person ever. Everyone is just so miserable.

10

michael

21 Aug 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Unique and quirky little complex. Clean and secure, quiet at night. Private ensuite room was exactly what I needed; aircon and bedding very decent.

10

A

24 Jul 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

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!

10

Beniamin

6 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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!

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Rooms

Rooms span private ensuites and dorm bunks. Guests report mixed bed comfort, minor maintenance issues and weak shower pressure, and occasional noise for rooms near the 24 hour kitchen.

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Sara

1 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Moira

11 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the building itself. It's beautiful. The location was well positioned to Central station and parklands and ethnic cuisine. I haven't stayed in a back packers - ever! So it felt bizarre sharing a room with 3 strangers. But no snorers, and they were obviously seasoned backpackers who were respectful of noise and lighting. Felt safe. Everyone keeps to themselves. Good bed. Clean sheets.

8

Anna

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

6

Virginia

3 Nov 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

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.

8

Freyja

10 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

10

Chi Hang

31 Aug 2023

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Stayed 10 nights

if the water pressure for shower higher just like the kitchen, it will be great.

6

Julie

28 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Room adequate, close to transport. Fridge rattled, windows and blinds need urgent repairs. Shower light flickered. Toilet roll holder too close to toilet seat, and i'm a size 10 :/

10

michael

21 Aug 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Unique and quirky little complex. Clean and secure, quiet at night. Private ensuite room was exactly what I needed; aircon and bedding very decent.

6

Agathe

11 Jan 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Not good beds, just 1 shower for 12 people

10

Jamie

2 Mar 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Easy walk to train station. The room was nice. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.

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Service

Service is often praised as friendly and helpful. However, multiple reviews cite check in problems and enforcement of an 18-35 age policy that led to refused stays and refund concerns.

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Sara

1 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

2

Leanne

11 Dec 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

I was totally discussed with staff telling me that they dont take people over the age of 35yrs old, well i had book in online and they should be sacked for discrimination. Totally horrified at there rules when they should say this on line, oh but hey i guess they cant as they would benstruck of the list of back packers. Not happy.........?

10

Beniamin

6 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Best hostel in Sydney with super efficient and helpful staff! Thanks!

4

Nicole

4 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Rachel

6 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

very nice and accomadating

10

Erlend

31 Dec 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Great hostel. Amazing staff, especially Bea!

2

Dean

3 Dec 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

I booked 4 nights 26-30 Nov in The Village Surrey Hills on the Expedia website. When I showed up I was refused a bed due to my age. I asked the manager to show me the rules of this 18-35 AGE RESTRICTION. She refused. I asked her to speak to someone higher up.. refused! I asked her who owns the company,no info. She was of no help! I wanted to show her my booking so she could see there is NO mention anywhere while booking on Expedia of this restriction or even in the rule etc. in confirmation email from Expedia. I still have not received a refund from the hostel I was told I'd be getting. AVOID!

8

Liam

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everyone very friendly

10

Jamie

2 Mar 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Easy walk to train station. The room was nice. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.

2

debra

6 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

They did not let me check in was stranded for the night

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Location

Location is widely described as convenient, with easy walks to Central and Redfern stations and good city access. One review felt uneasy about the surrounding area at night.

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Moira

11 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the building itself. It's beautiful. The location was well positioned to Central station and parklands and ethnic cuisine. I haven't stayed in a back packers - ever! So it felt bizarre sharing a room with 3 strangers. But no snorers, and they were obviously seasoned backpackers who were respectful of noise and lighting. Felt safe. Everyone keeps to themselves. Good bed. Clean sheets.

8

Anna

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

4

Samantha

2 Dec 2023

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I stayed at the village for a night awhile back and I didn’t love my time there. Staff weren’t very friendly right off the bat. The room I had was a mixed dorm and there were beer bottles everywhere and the floor of the bathroom by the toilet was completely wet. There was no shower so I’m trying to not imagine what the liquid was. Although it’s not necessarily the village’s responsibility to make sure people don’t have drinks in rooms it’d be nice if people were more encouraged to leave them out of the rooms. I did feel a bit unsafe although everything was fine, but that feeling comes with the area. Overall it wasn’t an awful stay but it definitely wasn’t great. It is a party hostel so if that’s your vibe great, but the price I paid for a 1 night stay was not good.

6

Julie

28 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Room adequate, close to transport. Fridge rattled, windows and blinds need urgent repairs. Shower light flickered. Toilet roll holder too close to toilet seat, and i'm a size 10 :/

10

Jamie

2 Mar 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Easy walk to train station. The room was nice. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.

8

Ema

27 Oct 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

I like the place, convenient to the city, place is nice and clean.Staff is amazing, definitely recommended. :)

10

A

24 Jul 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

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!

10

Gabriel

18 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Property was well managed and in a convenient location. Stayed one night in a double room. I would stay again.

10

Beniamin

6 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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!

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Little Drifter Surry Hills

About this property

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Bunkhouse 6 Person

Bunkhouse 6 Persons Ensuite

Bunkhouse 4 Person Ensuite

Bunkhouse 4 Person

Bunkhouse 4 Persons Ensuite

Queen Ensuite Room

Bunkhouse 8 Person Ensuite

Bunkhouse 8 Persons Ensuite

Bunkhouse Superior 4 Person

Bunkhouse 6 Person Ensuite

Bunkhouse 8 Person

Bunkhouse 10 Persons Ensuite

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