Little Drifter Glebe
Location: 256 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe, New South Wales, 2037, Glebe, AU
Star Rating: 2 Stars
Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
About this Property
Terrace and Garden Views
Take in the breathtaking views from the terrace and garden at The Village Glebe - Hostel.
Entertainment and Convenience
Enjoy amenities such as complimentary wireless internet, arcade/game room, and shared kitchen facilities.
Central Location
Located in the heart of Glebe, explore nearby attractions like the Sydney Fish Market and the University of Sydney.
Book now for a delightful stay in Sydney at The Village Glebe - Hostel.
Important Information
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - anytime
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Instructions: 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.
Amenities & Facilities
- Arcade/game room
- Free WiFi
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Designated smoking area
- Wheelchair accessible
- Picnic area
- Television in common areas
- Arcade/game room
- Multilingual staff
- Billiards or pool table
Rooms Available
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Entire Superior 8 Bed Ensuite Dorm
8 Twin Bunk Beds
Internet - Free WiFi 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, shampoo, and soap
Practical - Mobile key entry
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 8 (8 Adults)
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Shared outdoor bathroom
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Mobile key entry
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Entire 4 Bed Female Dorm
4 Twin Bunk Beds
Internet - Free WiFi 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, shampoo, and soap
Practical - Mobile key entry
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Need to Know - Towels not available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Towels not available
- Shared outdoor bathroom
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Mobile key entry
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Entire 4 Bed Dorm
4 Twin Bunk Beds
Internet - Free WiFi 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, shampoo, and soap
Practical - Mobile key entry
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Need to Know - Towels not available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Towels not available
- Shared outdoor bathroom
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Mobile key entry
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Entire 6 Bed Female Dorm
6 Twin Bunk Beds
Internet - Free WiFi 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, shampoo, and soap
Practical - Mobile key entry
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Need to Know - Towels not available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Towels not available
- Shared outdoor bathroom
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Mobile key entry
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Entire 6 Bed Dorm
6 Twin Bunk Beds
Internet - Free WiFi 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, shampoo, and soap
Practical - Mobile key entry
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Need to Know - Towels not available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Towels not available
- Shared outdoor bathroom
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Mobile key entry
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Private Double Ensuite Room
1 Double Bed
Internet - Free WiFi 50+ Mbps
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a shower
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Private Twin Ensuite Room
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Internet - Free WiFi 50+ Mbps
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom and towels
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Private Queen Room
1 Queen Bed
Internet - Free WiFi 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Entertainment - 40-inch LCD TV with digital channels and streaming services
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, towels, shampoo, and soap
Practical - Desk and mobile key entry
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Heating
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Shared outdoor bathroom
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Mobile key entry
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Entire 4 Bed Ensuite Dorm
4 Twin Bunk Beds
Internet - Free WiFi 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, shampoo, and soap
Practical - Mobile key entry
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Shared outdoor bathroom
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Mobile key entry
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Private Twin Room
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Internet - Free WiFi 50+ Mbps
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom and towels
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Shared accommodations, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Shared accommodation
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Shared outdoor bathroom
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Guest Reviews
- Ria (8/5): - Good
- Linda (6/5): - Moved to another hostel due to water issues
- James (6/5): - 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.
- Laura (4/5): - 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.
- Verified traveler (6/5): - 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.
- Zhe (6/5): - Location and easy to access
- Martin (4/5): - 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.
- Verified traveler (2/5): 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.
- Taan (4/5): - Nice location. Unclean, noisy and very busy.
- Verified traveler (6/5): - 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.
- Jonathan (10/5): - 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!
- Jonathan (10/5): - A comfortable bed, clean bathroom, good hot water! A pleasure to be among young travelers in this hostel-type ‘Village’.
- Letisha (8/5): - 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.
- Jennifer (10/5): - 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... = )
- Jennifer (10/5): - 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.
- Charles (2/5): - Took away my access to my room a day early not allowing me to stay the last night of my trip, had to stay elsewhere. Still charged me for the night when I raised the issue and went to get my belongings.
- Ross (6/5): - Other guest noisy
- Yun Seh (2/5): - 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!
- Jie (6/5): - 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.
- Nime (6/5): - 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
- Jonathan (6/5): - Great location, very busy
- Helen (8/5): - It was pretty clean except for some food left in a cupboard. I had a double with an ensuite. The bathroom was very clean but the smell said there was an underlying mould issue. Took longer for the hot water to heat up than my actual shower takes so the first morning I assumed it was faulty and being in a rush I had a 30s very cold shower...so be patient! Ask for a kettle and toaster when you arrive if you have this type of room as I discovered that it hadnt got them in the morning. Bed was comfortable and I was surprised by how quiet the area and the hostel were at night. The staff were very friendly and helpful. For the price I paid it was still a pretty good deal despite the imperfections!
- Verified traveler (4/5): - Somehow my booking got mixed up with an ensuite double room to a backpackers double room, the staff were pathetic, particularly when you consider the room I booked was more than my last day for an ensuite double room, no offered to change it no offer to upgrade me yet I'm a regular customer I find the service pathetic
- George (10/5): - Very nice, clean, quiet hostel. Staff really easy and friendly. Bit removed from the action but there’s a bus stop probably 20 meters from the hostel so not a big deal. Great place
- Elle Celest (8/5): - The private room was very nice :)
- Sarah (4/5): - 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.
- Man Fung (6/5): - 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.
- Felix (10/5): - good staff with clean shared space happy to be here alway there to help or have a talk with you, Atakan at the office!! :)
- Matthias (10/5): - 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 :)
- Timothy (10/5): - Staff is exceptionally friendly. Situated in a cute/quiet area of Sydney. A few cafes within walking distance but for a Coles/woolies it's a bit far. Beds were comfy and everything was clean. No partying/heavy drinking was going on which is nice.
- Alexandra (6/5): - 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. .
- Clive Christopher (10/5): - Was a nice stay, convenient and friendly. In two weeks time I’ll come back
- Sharm (2/5): - 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.
- Pauline (10/5): - The cleaning freindly staff
- Ellie (2/5): - They messed up our booking which made us homeless for nye. I booked it for 2 people but they told me the day before we arrive that they only had 1 bed available.They wanted us to pay another $250 for another bed, just for 1 night! which wasn’t in our budget. So I cancelled it and they said they’ll refund me but it’s been over a week and haven’t received anything, I’ve tried to contact them but got no reply.
- Brendan (10/5): - Room was clean and tidy, check in was seamless.
- Colleen (10/5): - Very good management
- Jennifer (2/5): Don’t stay here! - Awful experience – despite the website saying reception opens at 8.30, no staff turned up until 11. Check in starts at 2 & yet the reception staff said the room was “still being cleaned” at that time. No bed sheets were provided, until the “night manager” walked into the room at 1.30AM to deliver sheets. Stains all over the mattress including mould stains. There were cockroaches in communal areas and staff were generally unaccommodating and unhelpful. There were lots of other problems but these were the mains ones – definitely would not recommend staying here.
- Cyrus Ka Ming (2/5): - I tried to check in when I arrived, check in process was horrendous when their phone number doesn't work and they only respond via email. Keep in mind the following interaction was through email and you will understand how frustrating it is to wait for a reply. They told me my room is not available and they sent me a cancellation email which I never received. When I asked them what's going on, they told me to just contact Expedia to get a refund when I was sitting in their reception (nobody is at the desk). They asked me to see if I want to go to one of the other rooms, so I asked them if there's a phone number I can call to sort this out and they just stopped responding. Expedia contacted them to ask for a refund (through email as their phones don't work) and I'm still waiting for my refund a week later.
- Jonpaul (10/5): - It has very nice staff and very nice people staying there it is a great place to stay at has all the rooms needed like a big kitchen and a good laundry
- Marcus (2/5): - Unable to contact staff, cockroaches in room, and filthy bathrooms
- Natalie (4/5): - The room that l booked wasn't available so l was offered a bunk bed room and shared toilet it looks like l have paid for the private room with ensuite l don't think its fair l should have to pay for something l didn't get l want a refund Please
- Trevar (4/5): Impractical, inaccessible and uncomfortable. - This place is incredibly difficult to find. The street number is hidden, and there is no sign. The street number is also incorrect. When you get to the door, it tells you to go to another address. By the time you’ve figured out how to find the first address, you at least know which direction to go, which is just as well, because the second building you need to find is not even numbered, let alone signed. Luckily someone heard us wandering up and down the street counting driveways, and pointed out the building we wanted. We then started the lengthy process of trying to figure out how to get in. If you’ve seen an Indiana Jones movie, you may have some idea about how this works. Thankfully, a multi-page email provides details of the ten (yes, 10!) steps you will need to go through in order to access the building and your room. If you’re very lucky, someone might come and let you into your floor, or perhaps they’ll have propped a door open, because that step is wrong. Good luck! In case any of the 10 steps presents an impenetrable barrier to your check in, a phone number is conveniently provided, which allows you to leave a message that no one will respond to. In the room, there was an airconditioner, but no remote, so it can't be used and you have to confront Sydney's horrific humidity unaided. I have travelled all over the world and never have I encountered a hostel so determined to keep its guests out or melt them if they're unlucky enough to get in.
- Matt (8/5): nice place - nice place and cheap. there is a lot of work being done on the building so lots of new things being installed. room was VERY hot to sleep with only one window though. need phone and an app to open doors which was a bit weird so make sure your phone is charged. would stay again.
- Verified traveler (4/5): - The amenities are tired and grimy. The checking was the most unfriendly experience I have had of checking into a backpackers or similar small accommodation place in 25 years of extensive travel, as a adventure tour guide and private travel across dozens of countries in Asia, Europe, Africa, North & South America and the Middle east. The 'Smart' room locks did not work as advertised w/ numbered code and required an phone app; good luck if your phone goes flat late at night accessing the building, your room or even going to the toilet. The kitchen was ok, the lounge felt like an old teen retreat in a half abandoned room with a half full fish tank sinking the place out. Lots of potential here, but no care taken - reduced traveller numbers due to Covid is no excuse for this lack of service and feel.
- Verified traveler (2/5): - Absolutely terrible, literally no staff. Wouldn’t ever go again.
- Minjung (6/5): - I booked a three bedded dorm then it was switched to 4 bedded room with opposite sex stayed in together. I expected a female room mate, well, great. Smh..... Location is amazing, close to tramshed, on main street of the quiet side. Price was great as well.
- UnhappyGuest (4/5): - Unfortunately my experience here wasn’t great. The receptionist didn’t know much and took forever to check in. Simple questions baffled her. Once directed to another building, I walked over to be met with locked doors and absolutely NO signs anywhere on how to get in. The reception area in this building was closed. I went to press the night bell (even though it was 3pm) and guess what!?! The bell has been removed. So I looked at the check in information I was given, nothing. I looked for more signs to tell me how to get in. Nothing. Fortunately another guest was walking past inside and opened the door for me. Then I had NO idea where to go as there were no signs. Oh, sorry. Yes there were. There was about 7 Signs telling you to bring your linen to the reception at check out, but no map, no indication of where to go. I finally found the staircase and climbed up 3 flights and got to my room. (I have a broken back so doing this was painful enough), only to get to my room and the key pass doesn’t work!! I had to call the hotel and tell them I couldn’t get in. I then had to wait 15 mins for someone to come by to give me the “right” key. The room was stuffy and the fan was full of dust, the bathrooms stank and were dirty and the entire building is a echo chamber so when someone opens and closes a door, it is so loud. And they do it ALL night!! Invest in some better soft close doors, educate your staff and for goodness sake, put up a map and a sign so people know where to go!
- C.L.T (8/5): - The atmosphere was pleasant. So was the upkeep. The room was spacious and comfortable.
- David (6/5): - It was ok
- Verified traveler (10/5): - A good old building, suitable for the purpose of cheap accommodation
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Basic, comfortable family room. Super friendly and helpful staff. A value for money stay!
- Verified traveler (10/5): - I liked that it was inexpensive, clean, and easy to access.
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