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Little Drifter Melbourne

2.0 star property
City living gets a fun upgrade at this Melbourne hostel where billiards nights and two energetic bars create a social atmosphere for travelers

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The Village Melbourne - Hostel is in the city center, offering travelers a vibrant stay with amenities like laundry facilities and in-room WiFi. Guests can work out at the gym or play billiards, while the helpful staff consistently earns positive reviews.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NT$2,782
NT$3,060 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16

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  • Sleeps 2

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Entire 4 Bed Ensuite Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Entire 6 Bed Ensuite Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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Entire 8 Bed Ensuite Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Twin Ensuite Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Queen Ensuite Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Entire 10 Bed Ensuite Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Bunk Beds

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Entire 8 Bed Female Ensuite Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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Entire 6 Bed Female Ensuite Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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Entire 4 Bed Female Ensuite Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Entire 10 Bed Ensuite Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Bunk Beds

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Entire Deluxe 12 Pod Ensuite Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 12
  • 12 Twin Bunk Beds

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Bed In Superior 6 Bed Female Ensuite Dorm

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Twin Ensuite Room

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About the neighborhood

Located in Melbourne Central Business District, a neighborhood in Melbourne, Little Drifter Melbourne is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Melbourne Central and Melbourne Cricket Ground are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Queen Victoria Market and Collins Street. Check out an event or a game at Marvel Stadium, and consider making time for SEA LIFE Melbourne, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Melbourne travel guide
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Map
167 Franklin Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000

What's nearby

  • Melbourne Central
    Melbourne Central
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A must do if in Melbourne. There is something for everyone.
    Queen Victoria Market
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hardware Lane
    Hardware Lane
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • RMIT大学
    RMIT University
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bourke Street Mall showing a city, shopping and street scenes
    Bourke Street Mall
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Central Station
    6 min walk
  • Southern Cross Station
    18 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL)
    30 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min walk
  • Rose Garden BBQ
    2 min walk
  • Zawaddi Thai Cafe & Restaurant
    2 min walk
  • Menya Ramen
    2 min walk
  • St. ALi & The Queen
    3 min walk

About this property

Little Drifter Melbourne

Hostel near Queen Victoria Market
Close to Melbourne Central and Collins Street, Little Drifter Melbourne provides amenities like a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and an elevator
  • A billiards/pool table, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • A vending machine, smoke-free premises, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 112 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Communal kitchens, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Social Bar

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (79 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 1902
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
All guests must show a valid passport. This is the only form of identification that is accepted at this property.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Towels fee: AUD 3 per person, per night (or guests may bring their own)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not permitted at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Discovery Hostel Melbourne
Discovery Melbourne
Discovery Melbourne Hostel
Hostel Discovery Melbourne
Hostel Melbourne Discovery
Melbourne Discovery
Melbourne Discovery Hostel
Melbourne Hostel Discovery
The Village Melbourne
Discovery Melbourne Hostel
The Village Melbourne Hostel
The Village Melbourne - Hostel Melbourne
The Village Melbourne - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Drifter Melbourne pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Little Drifter Melbourne?

As of 2026/3/12, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Little Drifter Melbourne on 2026/3/15 start from NT$2,782, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Little Drifter Melbourne doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Little Drifter Melbourne?

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

What time is check-out at Little Drifter Melbourne?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Little Drifter Melbourne located?

Located in Melbourne Central Business District, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Queen Victoria Market and Melbourne Central. Collins Street and Bourke Street Mall are also within 15 minutes. Melbourne Central Station is 6 minutes by foot and Flagstaff Station is 7 minutes.

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Reviews

Little Drifter Melbourne Reviews

6.6

6.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

7.0

Staff & service

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 636 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 636 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 636 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 636 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 636 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

MENG-HUA

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful

Hostel members are always friendly and would lillie to make the stays more fun. I will go back to hostel if I travel melbourne next time.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chi Hang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, easy to walk to supermarket, state library, Melbourne central in 10mins, breakfast at hungry jack is just a 5mins walk, queen Victoria market is closer in 4 mins walk at the left side of the hostel building. Pay car parking in front of the hostel.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elsa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Public areas are well maintained, staff are super helpful and generous. Got upgraded a couple of times. Love that they have a gym room, a tiny one but good enough for a hostel.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well run and clean property with few signs of wear and tear despite high usage. Bathrooms were clean and air-circulation was good. Only the kitchen ficilities let things down slightly due to high usage (taps loose in their fittings, communal scouring pads need more frequent replacement - one microwave was inoperable). But would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Good for meeting new people -with bad facilities

The pictures on the webside of the room I booked did not collide with reality! It was not very clean. The hostel was however very good if you want to meet new people. You get a free drink on the day of arrival to mingle with people. I only stayed for one night and I would not have liked to stay more than maybe 3 nights there. I forgot to take photos because I only stayed for 1 night.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Sierra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Getting in and out of the rooms using the Goki app was pretty easy, staff at reception were really nice and helpful. The only complaint I have is the kitchen smelled so bad it permeated throughout the entire area outside it. I stayed on the 4th floor so I can’t speak for the other floors, but there were food items still in the fridges left unmoved for days/weeks at a time (I stayed for 2 weeks) and it was clear it probably hasnt been thoroughly cleaned/checked in a while. When dishes were washed and put away even by staff at the end of the night, there were still little grubs here and there on them. But housekeeping service and cleanliness of the entire place outside of that was pretty consistent. They cleaned the showers and trash every day, and fresh linens would be replaced from guests that were checked out. Everyone was really polite and helpful. Again, overall not bad.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay everyone was friendly awesome vibe
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness
My room was very clean, helpful friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elsa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good vibe, friendly and helpful staffs, loving community
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked that property was walking distance to everything
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

IPPO

Disliked: Amenities
Thank you for staying 3 nights
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

MUHAMMAD SULAIMI BIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Queen Victoria Market is nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A good option if you don't mind dormitory accommodation and a range of interesting people to meet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I do not understand rhe negative review this place is amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the quietness in the living quarters. I liked the amenities in the reception area and the fact that each new visitor was offered a free drink.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like a little hostel resort! Everyone was super lovely and vibes were immaculate. They’ve done a heap of renovations and opened a free gym, cafe, restaurant, vending machines and don’t have to leave the place to get food!
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Aweke

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to transport.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Belthrand

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone minds their business
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis-Jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Aweke

Liked: Staff & service
I like the bath room. Specially the big one outside the bedrooms. The common bathroom was awesome. Because it has got bigger space.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Djalma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

HIRANO

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
thanks
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adolfo

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cleaning of restrooms could be more frequent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good stuff, beds are pretty decent, and everyone seems to respect the rules of being quite at night. Paiden was also a nice gal who helped me Bathrooms are a bit dirty, and some of the residents didnt respect the cleanliness of the bathroom and didnt help keep it clean
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Bruce

Disliked: Staff & service
They wouldn't permit me to check-in without a passport albeit that other ID was available.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023