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Little Drifter Glebe

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

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Courtyard
Private Double Room
Private Double Room
Exterior
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Near International Convention Centre Sydney, The Village Glebe - Hostel offers a warm atmosphere with laundry facilities and in-room WiFi. Unwind at the arcade/game room or gather around the billiards/pool table while enjoying barbecue grills on site. Helpful multilingual staff and luggage storage add to your comfort.

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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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire 4 Bed Female Dorm

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire 4 Bed Dorm

Highlights

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

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Private Double Room

Private Double Room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire 6 Bed Dorm

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire 6 Bed Female Dorm

Highlights

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

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8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 1,003 reviews
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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Glebe, a neighbourhood in Sydney, is home to Little Drifter Glebe. Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Luna Park Sydney. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Sydney Cricket Ground or Accor Stadium.
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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

  • ‪Toxteth Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Valhalla Grind - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bruce Tea & Coffee - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dish: Sri Lankan Street Food - ‬2 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, outdoor furniture and a billiards/pool table
  • A 24-hour front desk, a TV in reception and luggage storage
  • A vending machine
  • 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

Languages

English

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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Little Drifter Glebe Reviews

Reviews

6.6
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

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ria

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

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

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

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very busy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

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

10/10 Excellent

Sanja

Liked: Staff & service
The Park close by
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clive Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice stay, convenient and friendly. In two weeks time I’ll come back
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

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

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I stayed in a private room just for a night as I had an event. Great location. Very easy to get to and from Sydney Central. It's within walking distance to a number of cafes/restaurants. .
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

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

6/10 Okay

Ross

Liked: Staff & service
Other guest noisy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique, but typical for the area - period mansions and grounds converted to range of accommodation, from shared/hostel rooms to private ensuite rooms. Full shared kitchen facilities available, but it's Glebe Point Road, so you'll run out of days before you run out of options. One cautionary note, if outside of an evening, the possums are so active, you're likely to be showered with tree debris... = )
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good staff with clean shared space happy to be here alway there to help or have a talk with you, Atakan at the office!! :)

6/10 Okay

Nime

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great secure property. Great staff, check in was excellent. However, they need to provide the very basics - no bath soap, no clothes hangers in the wardrobe, no jug (but they were good to provide one immediately upon request), no heater (in winter!) the air con did not work. Otherwise, a great place. I would return in Summer time
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

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

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