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Little Drifter North Melbourne

2.0 star property
Hostel with a health club, a short walk to Queen Victoria Market

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Relax with a view of the city skyline from this outdoor seating area, featuring a table and three comfortable chairs.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, bedside table, and ample workspace.
Welcome to Little Drifter, where guests can check in at the reception desk, surrounded by a terrazzo floor and a potted plant.
Relax in a serene space with a sofa, coffee table, and large window offering a view of the outdoors.
Relax in this stylish living area with a sofa, dining table, and kitchenette.

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

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78 Howard St, North Melbourne, VIC, 3051
  • Queen Victoria Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Melbourne Central
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Marvel Stadium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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Room options

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Private Twin Ensuite Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Twin Ensuite Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Private Family Ensuite Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Family Ensuite Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Private Queen Ensuite Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Queen Ensuite Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Queen Apartment Suite with Patio | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Apartment Suite with Patio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Melbourne

Located in North Melbourne, Little Drifter North Melbourne is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Queen Victoria Market and University of Melbourne. This 83-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, a gym, and a library.
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What's nearby

  • University of Melbourne - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Queen Victoria Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Melbourne Central - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Marvel Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Collins Street - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Showgrounds Station - 6 min drive
  • Flagstaff Station - 14 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yeonga - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kebab Connection - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Loft - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Gai Wong - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Code Black Coffee North Melbourne - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Little Drifter North Melbourne

Hostel with a health club, a short walk to Queen Victoria Market
Renovated in 2023, Little Drifter North Melbourne offers a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and microwave in a common area. Self parking is offered for AUD 25 per day. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with luggage storage and access to locker space. Additional amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, a library, and laundry facilities.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Portable fans are also standard. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include a health club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Covered self parking on site (AUD 25 per day)

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fitness classes
  • Health club
  • Library
  • Pilates classes
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 5 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Renovated entire property - October 2023
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

More

  • Mobile key entry
  • Portable fan

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
Late check-out fee: AUD 10

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
All guests, including children, are required to present a valid government-issued ID card at check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Covered self parking fee: AUD 25 per day
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 10
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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, 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No alcohol is served at Little Drifter North Melbourne.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

The Village North Melbourne
Little Drifter North Melbourne North Melbourne
Little Drifter North Melbourne Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Little Drifter North Melbourne?

Little Drifter North Melbourne provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see around Little Drifter North Melbourne?

This hostel is situated in North Melbourne within a short 6-minute walk of Queen Victoria Market and also 14 minutes on foot from Melbourne Central. You'll also find Collins Street and Marvel Stadium within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Little Drifter North Melbourne?

Yes, covered parking is offered for AUD 25 per day.

Does Little Drifter North Melbourne have a casino on the premises?

No, Little Drifter North Melbourne doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Little Drifter North Melbourne?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

What do couples enjoy most about Little Drifter North Melbourne?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like a health club and a library plus some rooms include kitchenettes.

Does Little Drifter North Melbourne have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does Little Drifter North Melbourne have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Little Drifter North Melbourne doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Little Drifter North Melbourne allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Little Drifter North Melbourne.

Does Little Drifter North Melbourne have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

What is the closest airport to Little Drifter North Melbourne?

The closest major airport to Little Drifter North Melbourne is Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon), which is 8.5 mi away (18 minutes by car). Another top airport is Melbourne Airport (MEL), which is located 12.8 mi away (22-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Little Drifter North Melbourne?

Yes, some rooms at Little Drifter North Melbourne offer a patio.

Little Drifter North Melbourne Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 22 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jayden

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great design of the room, really high quality for the price. Comfy bed, only issue was it was pretty noisy but that’s what you get on a Friday night. A gap filler under the door would help massively. Great location and smooth check in and out - don’t even need to speak to anyone at all.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Evelyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were super friendly and helpful. The premises and rooms were fairly clean and fresh. We got a great discount so the price was great for Melbourne with a family of 4. The atmosphere was friendly and full of excited back packers. The downside was the noise. We barely slept because there was a loud refrigeration type motor that kept switching on and off all night. And there was a man who was yelling somewhere nearby (it felt like underneath our window) all night at random intervals as well. Otherwise it would have been a good cheap accommodation option.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great queen bed sized accomodation , clean , good sized with all the amenities. Ensuite bathroom was sufficient although the room I stayed in required the handy man to fix the wc paper holder as it couldn't hold the roll eproperly and the vent grills in the bathroom require cleaning they are full of dirt / dust and grime and while these are up high out of eyesight, it reflects poorly on the overall aesthetic I'm sure management are trying to upheld !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chengchuan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cheap,simple, clean place to live
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karthik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money, excellent staff and management
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Anjali

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Deanne

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only good thing about this place was the location and it was a safe place to stay.
Stayed 26 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

colin

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The toilet was dirty, money for value , poor small room no tea and coffee no fridge, toilet was dirty .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kornilus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean, staff very friendly including tais and grace. They was brilliant and awesome. Bed was very comfortable, showers powerful.

8/10 Good

Kylee

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

Great experience!

Nicest hostel I’ve stayed in! Very clean and well managed. Would stay here again. Only downside is that the bathroom doors make a lot of noise when you open them so that would wake me up in the middle of the night since the walls to the hallway are very thin.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable bed clean very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanne

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Hannah Zipporah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed, room, lounge is comfy. Problem is they didnt have a fan for when the temperature is warm so there's a bit of struggle there. Also its a bit noisy when other rooms shut their door specially at night. Youll hear it all from bed. Otherwise its all not too bad.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
a nice hostel for a couple of nights. Very clean and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay convenient to city and surrounds - especially Queen Vic market I was pleasantly surprised with my accomodation escaping from the heat , i found myself delighted at the air conditioning , the large tv and the hotel style bed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Ngaio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They went out of their way to help me with a suitable non std accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pagean

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were really lovely and helpful, place was clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Julie

Tiny room, reminded me of a prison cell
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

HsinHua

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

很不錯

還不錯 cp值滿高的，工作人員態度又好，推
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024