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Little Drifter Melbourne

2.0 star property
Hostel with bar/lounge, near Melbourne Central

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In the heart of Melbourne, The Village Melbourne - Hostel offers a vibrant atmosphere with laundry facilities and 2 lively bars. Enjoy in-room WiFi, work out at the gym, or challenge friends to billiards - previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Communal living room
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (4)

  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
The current price is $66
$72 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 24 - Jun 25

Room options

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A room with a bed, a window, a door, and a patterned floor.

Queen Ensuite Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In Superior Large Triple Bunk Ensuite Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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A bunk bed with a ladder, a bedside table, and a person using a smartphone.

Bed In Superior 4 Bed Ensuite Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Drifter Dream Pod

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire 4 Bed Ensuite Dorm

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire 6 Bed Ensuite Dorm

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire 8 Bed Ensuite Dorm

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Twin Ensuite Room

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Queen Ensuite Room

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire 10 Bed Ensuite Dorm

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire 8 Bed Female Ensuite Dorm

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire 6 Bed Female Ensuite Dorm

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire 4 Bed Female Ensuite Dorm

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire 10 Bed Ensuite Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Exterior
YHA Melbourne Central
Melbourne Central Business District
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, 300 reviews
The price is $54
$59 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
YHA Melbourne Central
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About the neighborhood

Map
167 Franklin Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000

What's nearby

  • Melbourne Central - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Queen Victoria Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • RMIT University - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hardware Lane - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bourke Street Mall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 24 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 30 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 53 min drive
  • Southern Cross Station - 18 min walk
  • Essendon Station - 18 min drive
  • Flinders Street Station - 19 min walk
  • Melbourne Central Station - 6 min walk
  • Flagstaff Station - 7 min walk
  • Parliament Station - 19 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Zawaddi Thai Cafe & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪St. ALi & The Queen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bratwurst Shop & Co. - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Menya Ramen - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Little Drifter Melbourne

  • Little Drifter Melbourne offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Melbourne Central and Queen Victoria Market. Also, Collins Street and Bourke Street Mall are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Melbourne Central Station is 6 minutes and Flagstaff Station is 7 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 112 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Guests are required to download the property's Duve mobile app before check-in
    • 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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol allowed onsite

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Bar/lounge
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Bicycle rentals nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1902
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 79
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 59

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Social Bar - Onsite bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2 percent
  • Towels are available for an extra charge of AUD 3 per person, per night (or guests may bring their own)

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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

Does Little Drifter Melbourne offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Little Drifter Melbourne does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Little Drifter Melbourne?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Little Drifter Melbourne?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Little Drifter Melbourne.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Little Drifter Melbourne?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Little Drifter Melbourne?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Crown Casino (4-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Little Drifter Melbourne and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling.

What's the area around Little Drifter Melbourne like?

Little Drifter Melbourne is in Melbourne Central Business District, a short 6-minute walk from Melbourne Central Station and 5 minutes' walk from Melbourne Central.

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Reviews

Little Drifter Melbourne Reviews

6.6

Good

6.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

7.0

Staff & service

6.0

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
MENG-HUA, 7-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Chi Hang, 7-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Elsa, 6-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Ben, 4-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

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.
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Sierra, 14-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place to stay everyone was friendly awesome vibe
Adam, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

My room was very clean, helpful friendly staff.
Ian, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

good vibe, friendly and helpful staffs, loving community
Elsa, 7-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I liked that property was walking distance to everything
Alexandra, 3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Thank you for staying 3 nights
IPPO, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

A good option if you don't mind dormitory accommodation and a range of interesting people to meet.
Geoffrey, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Queen Victoria Market is nearby.
MUHAMMAD SULAIMI BIN, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I do not understand rhe negative review this place is amazing.
Maria Cristina, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
MARK, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Caroline, 28-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Close to transport.
Aweke, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Everyone minds their business
Belthrand, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice
Louis-Jacques, 7-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

I like the bath room. Specially the big one outside the bedrooms. The common bathroom was awesome. Because it has got bigger space.
Aweke, 7-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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Djalma, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

thanks
HIRANO, 6-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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
brian, 6-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

They wouldn't permit me to check-in without a passport albeit that other ID was available.
Bruce, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The cleaning of restrooms could be more frequent.
Adolfo, 2-night trip