Book Little Drifter North Melbourne in Melbourne

Rooms include beds in shared dorms (4- to 8-bed) with lockers, curtains, and small storage. Private rooms (twins and queens) have en-suite bathrooms, towels, and toiletries. Lockers are big enough for a backpack only. Some rooms lack AC and have limited window opening. Lifts are available but sometimes out of order. Free luggage storage costs $3-12 depending on check-in/out day. The hostel sells towels ($8-14) and rents no hair dryers. Borrow a hair dryer with an ID at reception.

Kitchen is big but crowded. Unwashed pots and pans are common in the evening. Fridges are full. The kitchen closes from 10 PM to 7 AM. No late-night or early-morning cooking. Free food events happen: cook-ups, sausage sizzles, pizza nights, and some free meals. Supermarkets are close by. The kitchen is cleaned 2-3 times a day but often needs more work.

Daily activities: pool tournaments, paint-and-sip, bingo, beer pong, movie nights, karaoke, live music, and walking tours. There is a wellness room with yoga equipment and a rooftop lounge. The rooftop has sunset views. Movie room closed by 10 PM. Common areas have board games, bean bags, and a giant communal kitchen. Staff runs games nights every day.

Location: 1.5 km from Melbourne City Conference Centre. 3 km from CBD. Free tram zone starts 5-min walk away (Tram 58 to Peel Street stop). 5-min walk to Queen Victoria Market. 20-min walk to State Library of Victoria, Melbourne Central Station, and Block Arcade. Quiet area with coffee shops and yoga studios nearby. Essendon Fields Airport is 10 km away. Bus lines are close.

24-hour front desk with lockers for bags. Check-in/out from 7 AM. Staff is friendly and helpful. Housekeeping works night shifts. Events host services like travel desk, ticket sales, and tour bookings. Staff offers language help (Dutch, French, German, English). 24-hour security with cameras and alarm. Smoke-free building. Luggage storage costs $3-12 for early check-out or late check-in.