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Little Drifter Glebe

2.0 star property
Hostel with a rooftop terrace, near Star Casino

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Living area
Rooftop terrace
Living area
Exterior
The Village Glebe - Hostel near International Convention Centre Sydney offers in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, an arcade/game room, pool table, and outdoor barbecue grills. Multilingual staff assist, and luggage storage ensures hassle-free exploration.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Private Queen Room

Private Queen Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Renovated in 2025
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Entire Superior 8 Bed Ensuite Dorm

Entire Superior 8 Bed Ensuite Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire 6 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire 6 Bed Female Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire 4 Bed Female Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire 4 Bed Ensuite Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire 4 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
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About the area

Map
256 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe, NSW, 2037

What's nearby

  • University of Sydney - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Star Casino - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Circular Quay - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • White Bay Cruise Terminal - 6 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Exhibition Centre Station - 3 min drive
  • Jubilee Park Light Rail Station - 6 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Valhalla Grind - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Toxteth Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Esca - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Butcher and the Farmer - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Garçon - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Little Drifter Glebe

Hostel remodelled in 2025 and located near University of Sydney
Close to Star Casino and International Convention Centre Sydney, Little Drifter Glebe provides a rooftop terrace, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities. In addition to an outdoor entertainment area, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices).
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Express check-in, a TV in reception and luggage storage
  • A vending machine, a billiards/pool table and outdoor furniture
  • A 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 54 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 2 bathrooms with shampoo
  • Communal kitchens, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Renovated entire property - September 2025

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 detached shared bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Soap

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

VLA Glebe Hostel
VLA Hostel
VLA Glebe
Village Glebe Hostel
Village Glebe
The Village Glebe Hostel
The Village Glebe Hostel
The Village Glebe Hostel Glebe
The Village Glebe - Hostel Glebe
The Village Glebe - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Village Glebe - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Glebe

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Drifter Glebe pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Little Drifter Glebe?

Little Drifter Glebe doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Little Drifter Glebe?

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

What time is check-out at Little Drifter Glebe?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Little Drifter Glebe located?

Located in Glebe, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sydney Fish Market and University of Sydney. Star Casino and Circular Quay are also within 3 miles (5 km). Jubilee Park Light Rail Station is 6 minutes by foot and Glebe Light Rail Station is 9 minutes.

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Reviews

Little Drifter Glebe Reviews

6.6

6.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

7.2

Staff & service

6.4

Eco-friendliness

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 129 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Zhe

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and easy to access
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Room had a double bunk and two metal trunks under the bed. Floor looked like a crime scene photo. Unidentified stains etc Bathrooms were clean, staff were at their assigned places and friendly enough.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Elle Celest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The private room was very nice :)
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like staying at this multinational hostel surrounded by happy young people. Thanks to Diana I was able to check in without a passport. Twenty four hour reception!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and tidy, check in was seamless.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were wonderful, the room was excellent, the location is awesome; the parking was a breeze - especially for Sydney; and all for an excellent price. We wanted to extend, but unfortunately for us, they were fully booked.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience to stay at the hostel. Nice area and very cool people and staff. The communication with Atakan was very easy going and fun. Would recommend it to others :)
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Rolf

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t have one good night sleep, doors banging all day/night long, loud people in hallway.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The cleaning freindly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Jie

The property is not bad. But there is no lift in the property so you have to climb up many flights of stairs. Not suitable if you have a lot of luggage.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Man Fung

Liked: Staff & service
I paid for a single room, staff was good and room is clean overall. However, someone banged the front door all night or the door is generally shut with loud noise, it wasn’t a good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Yun Seh

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I had booked an overnight stay for "Bed in Twin Female Ensuite Dorm" as appeared on my trip receipt but instead, I was given a room with two bunk beds that could fit four. And the rest of them are males (with me being the only female) when I asked specifically for a female-only room. Worst, one chap was hitting for me!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sharm

Disliked: Staff & service
I have not been discriminated in regards, my age and gender as badly, as when I was discriminated against by these people, very poor property very badly managed. And they refused to give me a refund even know I was not allowed to stay there.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were really lovely and helpful. The room however was a converted basement that probably shouldn't have been used as a sleeping room. It smelt of damp and mould and my daughter had health/breathing issues. The other guests created noise late into the night, talking on phones outside our window so we didn't sleep well. The fridge was leaking water and seemed unstable. There was no soap in the shower, which I would have expected for the cost. On a positive note, the room was clean and if I was a young person and was travelling, I think it would be a good option to stay and meet other young people. It was a good distance from Glebe shopping village and the bay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Terrible

Despite being advertised as “pay at stay” my card was charged the morning of my stay. I then used the online check in that was requested “to save time at check in”. Upon arrival I was informed my payment had “failed” despite clear records showing the money had left my account, I was then charged a 2nd time before I was allowed to use the room I had already paid for. Reception staff were very unwilling to help me with this issue and would not allow me to check in without this 2nd payment. They even argued with me that I had not paid. The app I was requested to download also continually said I was not checked in. I tried to call reception multiple times throughout my stay and not once did anyone answer the phone. The desk is meant to be manned 24/7 and this is not the case for at least an hour there was no one available to not only me but many others trying to check in. I am also still waiting for Expedia to be able to contact the hotel in order for the refund to be paid to me and they are having trouble getting calls or emails answered to rectify this situation. I will never be booking this hotel ever again and will never recommend it due to this shonky practise of billing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Moved to another hostel due to water issues
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Laura

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There’s no soundproofing at all you hear all of the noise. I was in a private room but every time the front door would open I could hear it which meant that my sleep was disrupted quite a lot. The dining services and common areas aren’t that nice either to be honest. I’ve stayed in quite a few hostels globally and this is probably The least exciting one I’ve been in.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Property was ok, clean enough, check in was easy..during night was quite noisy and many people hanging around outside. Over 50 ebikes parked right out the front of the property with lots of people coming & going all night. As a single female traveller didnt feel overly safe.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Martin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The "Online check-in to avoid wait times" is ineffective, as you still need to visit reception for manual activation of the electronic keys. Reception was unattended from 12:30 to 13:15, leading to nearly an hour of waiting, despite having already completed the check-in online. Additionally, the bed had crawling insects (not bedbugs, but similar), and the fridge still had a frozen cockroach inside, likely from a previous spill.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Taan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. Unclean, noisy and very busy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
Charged twice… prior to check in despite it being pay at stay. To be told it failed however money was removed from my account. Had to pay again. Still waiting on refund. No one answered phones all day and staff not available when needed, even though have been told it is a 24/7 manned desk. o line check in also did not work, had to download an app which also did not work.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Não era como anunciado

No anúncio dizia que tonha arrumação de quarto e ninguém apareceu em nenhum dos dias que ficamos ali. Alem disso foi pedido, e eles simplesmente ignoraram meu pedido.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A comfortable bed, clean bathroom, good hot water! A pleasure to be among young travelers in this hostel-type ‘Village’.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Letisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, easy to check in and out. It’s an older building so wear and tear to be expected. Ensuite room came with toaster, electric jug and mini fridge which was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024