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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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Rooftop terrace
Reception
Queen Apartment Suite with Patio
Queen Apartment Suite with Patio
Queen Apartment Suite with Patio

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$113
includes taxes & fees
1 July - 2 July

Room options

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Private Twin Ensuite Room

Private Twin Ensuite Room

Highlights

LED TV
Renovated in 2023
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Private Family Ensuite Room

Private Family Ensuite Room

Highlights

LED TV
Renovated in 2023
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Private Queen Ensuite Room

Private Queen Ensuite Room

Highlights

LED TV
Renovated in 2023
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Queen Apartment Suite with Patio

Queen Apartment Suite with Patio

Highlights

Patio
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
78 Howard St, North Melbourne, VIC, 3051

What's nearby

  • University of Melbourne - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Queen Victoria Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Melbourne Central - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Marvel Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Crown Casino - 3 min drive - 3.1 km

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 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Little Drifter North Melbourne

Hostel remodelled in 2023 and located near Queen Victoria Market
Located close to University of Melbourne and Melbourne Central, Little Drifter North Melbourne provides a library, laundry facilities and a health club. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), smoke-free property and a vending machine
  • A TV in reception, a 24-hour front desk and a billiards/pool table
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All 83 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Portable fans and limited housekeeping

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 transport

  • Covered 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
  • Smoke-free property

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 per cent 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self-parking fee: AUD 25 per day
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 10
  • 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, 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
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 Little Drifter North Melbourne pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 28 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Little Drifter North Melbourne on 1 Jul 2025 start from NZ$113.22, 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 North Melbourne?

Self-parking is available for AUD 25 per day.

What time is check-in at Little Drifter North Melbourne?

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

What time is check-out at Little Drifter North Melbourne?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for AUD 10.

Where is Little Drifter North Melbourne located?

Located in North Melbourne, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Queen Victoria Market and University of Melbourne. Melbourne Central and Collins Street are also within 1 mile (2 km). Flagstaff Station is 14 minutes by foot and Melbourne Central Station is 15 minutes.

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Little Drifter North Melbourne Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 21 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Value for money, excellent staff and management
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Comfortable bed clean very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

The staff were really lovely and helpful, place was clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10

Cheap,simple, clean place to live
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10

Only good thing about this place was the location and it was a safe place to stay.
Stayed 26 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

a nice hostel for a couple of nights. Very clean and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

Property was very clean, staff very friendly including tais and grace. They was brilliant and awesome. Bed was very comfortable, showers powerful.

8/10

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

8/10

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

8/10

They went out of their way to help me with a suitable non std accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10

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

4/10

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

2/10

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

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

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

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10

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