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Little Drifter Melbourne

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel with 24-hour front desk and bar/lounge

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Free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave
Laundry room
Interior
Billiards
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

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$140
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

Room options

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Highlights

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

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  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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Air conditioning
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Private bathroom
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  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private Twin Ensuite Room

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Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private Queen Ensuite Room

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Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Entire 10 Bed Ensuite Dorm

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

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Entire 8 Bed Female Ensuite Dorm

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

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Entire 6 Bed Female Ensuite Dorm

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Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • 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
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 10
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About the area

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
  • Collins Street - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Marvel Stadium - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Crown Casino - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪St. ALi & The Queen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rose Garden BBQ - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Market Espresso - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Operator San - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Menya Ramen - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Little Drifter Melbourne

Hostel near Queen Victoria Market
Close to Melbourne Central and Collins Street, Little Drifter Melbourne provides laundry facilities, a bar and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A vending machine, smoke-free property and a billiards/pool table
  • Luggage storage, a lift and multilingual staff
  • A 24-hour front desk, a TV in reception and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 112 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra 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 transport

  • No on-site 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
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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.
  • Lift (200 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (150 centimetre high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 1902
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

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 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 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

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 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 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Little Drifter Melbourne on 9 Nov 2025 start from AU$140.00, including 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 at Little Drifter Melbourne?

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?

Checkout 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

6.8

Eco-friendliness

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

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

Alexandra

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

8/10 Good

Aweke

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

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

WEI-YUAN

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bathroom is too small and there are all other people’s item around there, also these hotel charge me surcharge fee before I arrived, I can pay at cash at the property. I won’t recommend anyone stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Paula

I booked to stay here but this place looked nothing like the pictures. I rang to cancel still haven’t heard back from them. Definitely on my cheap and nasty list 😞
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

catherine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
UNBEARABLY NOISY Very vlean white sheets & matress protector. Good ensuite. Horribly uncomfortable pillow. Very noisy eating area outdide the room. Kitchen cooking smells into the room. Zero enfircement of 10pm noise curfew. In house music in Reception blaring past 1 0r 2 in the morning. Not sound-proofed ftom the rest of the hostel. UNBEARABLY NOISY EVEN ON TOP FLOOR WITH HIGHEST GRADE EAR PLUGS !
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tres agreable séjour
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzuka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
初めてホステルのようなところに泊まりました。1泊のみですが、想像より綺麗で快適に過ごせました。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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

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

4/10 Poor

KIYOTAKA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ありがとう
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

SUBODH

Disliked: Staff & service
Extended booking but was not given same room.Although i was told earlier it will be same room/bed. No early checkin option have to wait for 03 hours in reception till 2pm for checkin. Took 04 bed sharing toom but had lots of suffocation no ventilation and aircon wasn't working property at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

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

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

Belthrand

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

4/10 Poor

HIRANO

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

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

8/10 Good

Peter

It’s location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Don't book this

Rooms small, stinky, absolutely disgusting smell. Very crowded, no privacy at all. Lounge area and kitchen smell like rotten corpses. People lying around, looking and smelling like they are living there permanently without showering. Mold, dusty airconditioning, wet walls. Way too loud music on the ground floor, not possible at all too speak to receptionists and annoying when sleeping. Only go here if you're looking for depression.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louis-Jacques

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

2/10 Terrible

Chi Hang

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
some people or some tourist i don't like it.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023