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About this property
Just 10 minutes’ walk from Central Railway Station, All rooms offer bed linen. The Little Drifter Surry Hills is just metres from bus stops offering bus services to Sydney’s top attractions. It is a 6-minute bus ride to Darling Harbour and a 10-minute ride to Circular Quay and the Sydney Opera House. Private rooms include a TV. All rooms and dormitories are air conditioned. Guests have access to a fully equipped shared kitchen, coin-operated laundry. The hostel is located opposite Prince Alfred Park. The Little Drifter Surry Hills is 5 minutes’ walk from several restaurants, bars and cafes.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Laundry
- Terrace
- Air conditioning
- BBQ facilities
- Heating
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Availability
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Jess
United Kingdom“I think the socials at the hostel were great, and Nacar did a great job of getting everyone involved! The room I was in (3 bed dorm) was't as small as I thought it was going to be, and the lighting in there was good. The communal spaces were clean...” - Vincenzo
Italy“Really good hostel. Staff (especially Ona) was friendly , helpful and really fast during checkin and checkout.” - Alaa
France“Ona at reception is a wonderful person and a great listener. She is always in a good mood and there to find solutions for you. Very helpful. Thank you.” - Thomas
France“Thanks to Béa for her welcome and help. The team is top notch!” - Davina
Australia“Absolutely loved the kitchens. Big clean & well equipped. The free breakfast was wonderful too. Got to enjoy chatting with the delightful staff (especially Rafa) which made my stay memorable.” - Francine
Australia“Such a great stay here. Clean and spacious rooms with comfortable beds with curtains. Very friendly staff who would do anything to help. Perfect location located a less than 10 minute walk from central. Would 100% recommend” - Scott
United Kingdom“Sociable, clean, comfortable and great staff including Lizzie at reception being so welcoming and making check in process very smooth.” - Thomas
France“The layout of the establishment sets it apart from a traditional inn. Quiet and spacious. Excellent service with staff who are always on hand! Thank you to Ona at reception who served me well.” - Prado
Peru“The staff of the hostel are really really nice!! 🙌” - Alex
United Kingdom“I seriously love this hostel. I think that this is a fantastic little hostel for solo travellers who would like to be close to the city with some comfort. The cheap rooms are big enough too to the point where you don't mind sharing with extra...”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.



The fine print
Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a credit card or Eftpos card.
Towels can be purchased for $10 from reception.
Kitchen opening hours are 6:00am - 10:00pm.
Please let The Village Surry Hills know your expected arrival time at least 1 day in advance.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian in a private room.
If booking more than one bed in a dormitory room, the hostel cannot guarantee that guests will be allocated the same room.
Please note for bookings of 8 or more guests, different policies or procedures may apply.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Little Drifter Surry Hills in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.