What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 until 23:59, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including accessible public areas and facilities. However, specific features such as elevators and step-free entrances are not detailed.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is centrally located in Melbourne, within a 5-minute walk of Melbourne Central and Queen Victoria Market. It is approximately 0.6 miles from Collins Street and Bourke Street Mall, and about 0.4 miles from RMIT University.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and there is no minimum age requirement for children to stay for free.

Little Drifter Melbourne Hostel - Affordable Stay

Average nightly price at Little Drifter Melbourne by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$105
February	$100
March	$116
April	$76
May	$79
June	$90
July	$83
August	$90
September	$109
October	$72
November	$86
December	$97

What guests think

At Little Drifter Melbourne, travellers often praise the friendly, helpful staff and overall tidiness, while recurring downsides include late-night noise from the bar and common areas, uneven kitchen hygiene, and occasional ventilation or maintenance issues in dorms.

The location is walkable to Queen Victoria Market, transport links, and city sights. Facilities include a small gym, laundry, a social bar, and app-based access; some common-area fittings feel worn. Some guests also report strict ID checks, no early check-in, and inconsistent bed allocation on extended stays. Best for travellers comfortable with a lively, hostel-style base in the city.

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Facilities

Facilities include a small gym, communal kitchen, laundry, a social bar, app-based room access, and nearby paid parking. Recurring issues are kitchen odors or maintenance, dark common areas, and loud lobby music.

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Elsa

Aug 1, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

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.

10

Su

Oct 30, 2022

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Stayed 4 nights

한 방에 여러명이 머물러서 코골이 소리, 이 가는 소리 등에 민감해서 잠을 못 자는 사람, 여러명이 한 곳에서 생활하는걸 혐오하는 사람을 제외하고는 지내기 좋습니다. 조금 오픈 마인드를 가지고 있거나, 먼저 다가가기만 한다면 아주 좋은 공간! 매주 금토일마다 바에서 이벤트도 진행하고 있어서 상당히 만족하며 사용한 호스텔입니다.

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catherine

Jan 16, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

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 !

8

Ben

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

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.

8

Sierra

Mar 5, 2024

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Stayed 14 nights

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.

10

Chi Hang

Sep 16, 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

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.

10

MARK

Apr 9, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Yamamoto

Apr 9, 2023

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Stayed 13 nights

値段の割には過ごしやすいです。ジムやキッチンもありますし、有料ですがランドリーも使えます。他のビジターと仲良くなるチャンスもあります。寝室にWiFiが入らなかったり、テーブルなどあちこち不具合があったりしますが、何週か過ごすには十分です。ベッド下の引き出しに鍵はついていないので南京錠を持参してください。

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Jared

Feb 12, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

The photos are incredibly deceiving - in reality, the entire hostel is very dark, especially in the common areas located on each floor. Perhaps this was different pre-covid. Dark, minimal outlets, and very vast spaces make areas difficult to meet others and/or relax on your own. The lobby has music blasting including during the check out times. Within the rooms, the doors are not soundproof at all so when people play music in the common areas, it will surely keep you up. Additionally, an in-room speaker will play music and make a checkout announcement everyday about an hour before checkout. Definitely be warned and don't trust the photos. Would strongly suggest to pick elsewhere unless major improvements are made to the current state of this hostel.

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??

Nov 19, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

エントランスがバーで音楽ガンガンだからびっくりしたし、店員も、がたいが良くて怖め、ベットは綺麗で、よく寝れたけど共同部屋だから同じ部屋の人によってはすごしずらいかも、共有スペースはソファ沢山あって過ごしやすかった。

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Cleanliness

Many reviews find the property generally clean, with some praise for bathroom upkeep. However, repeated reports mention dirty or smelly kitchens, bathrooms needing more frequent attention, and occasional unclean rooms or stained linens.

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Adolfo

Jul 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The cleaning of restrooms could be more frequent.

10

Suzuka

Nov 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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。

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Ben

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

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.

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brian

Mar 5, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

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

8

Kenichiro

Apr 10, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

清潔でよろしい。

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Sierra

Mar 5, 2024

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Stayed 14 nights

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.

8

Monika

Feb 12, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

the shower curtain looked like it was about to start growing od and having only 1 bathroom for a room with 16 people is a little riddiculous

6

Clizia

Mar 16, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

The manager was welcoming and friendly. Great space concept, if it would have been cleaned. The room in which I stayed, 218 hasn’t been cleaned for long time, with trash scattered all over the ground. Bed sheets are not fitting with the mattress and the comforter size, therefore people were sleeping with out, I could clearly see the mattress cover and the comforter were dirty, huge stains on them. Bathroom had an acceptable cleanness. Kitchen was not good, I didn’t felt comfortable about cooking there, people were not respecting communal spaces, all surfaces were dirty, a person was even cutting his nails and just threw them on the ground.

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?????

Oct 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty, noisy.

8

Lisa

May 24, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It was very clean, staff so nice, kitchen perfect and clean. Many area to bien cool, to seat. A very nice hostel. Just very noisy at my floor during the night so difficult to sleep. People have to make some party downstairs. But just this negative point !

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Rooms

Dorm-style rooms can feel stuffy due to limited ventilation, and weak soundproofing means noise from common areas or music can disturb sleep; some also note small beds. Overall comfort depends on roommates and room location.

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SUBODH

Mar 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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catherine

Jan 16, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

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 !

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WEI-YUAN

Feb 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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

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Monika

Feb 12, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

the shower curtain looked like it was about to start growing od and having only 1 bathroom for a room with 16 people is a little riddiculous

2

Tracey

Mar 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is a back packers,,which isn’t stated anywhere in the advertising. So many young kids every where,,, in hallways , on all the lounges, bags everywhere. We just wanted a good night out and got no sleep whatsoever. Yelling and screaming outside of the room ALL night.Would never recommend or stay here again. Not happy !!!

2

?????

Oct 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty, noisy.

6

Tom

Apr 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms are a good size but lack ventilation and as a result smell like a high school gym changing room. The beds are ok but rather small. If you are taller that 5’9 you aren’t Going to have a great time

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Jared

Feb 12, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

The photos are incredibly deceiving - in reality, the entire hostel is very dark, especially in the common areas located on each floor. Perhaps this was different pre-covid. Dark, minimal outlets, and very vast spaces make areas difficult to meet others and/or relax on your own. The lobby has music blasting including during the check out times. Within the rooms, the doors are not soundproof at all so when people play music in the common areas, it will surely keep you up. Additionally, an in-room speaker will play music and make a checkout announcement everyday about an hour before checkout. Definitely be warned and don't trust the photos. Would strongly suggest to pick elsewhere unless major improvements are made to the current state of this hostel.

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??

Nov 19, 2023

·

Stayed 4 nights

エントランスがバーで音楽ガンガンだからびっくりしたし、店員も、がたいが良くて怖め、ベットは綺麗で、よく寝れたけど共同部屋だから同じ部屋の人によってはすごしずらいかも、共有スペースはソファ沢山あって過ごしやすかった。

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Lisa

May 24, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It was very clean, staff so nice, kitchen perfect and clean. Many area to bien cool, to seat. A very nice hostel. Just very noisy at my floor during the night so difficult to sleep. People have to make some party downstairs. But just this negative point !

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly and helpful, with smooth app access and occasional upgrades. A minority cite strict passport ID checks, no early check-in, poor curfew enforcement, or not retaining the same bed when extending.

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Elsa

Aug 1, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

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.

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SUBODH

Mar 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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catherine

Jan 16, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

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 !

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brian

Mar 5, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

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

8

Sierra

Mar 5, 2024

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Stayed 14 nights

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.

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Elsa

Jul 10, 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

good vibe, friendly and helpful staffs, loving community

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Bruce

Aug 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

They wouldn't permit me to check-in without a passport albeit that other ID was available.

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Chi Hang

Sep 16, 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

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.

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Paula

Feb 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

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 😞

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MARK

Apr 9, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Location

Walkable to Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne Central, the State Library, and public transport. Convenient for exploring the city on foot.

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MUHAMMAD SULAIMI BIN

Feb 22, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Queen Victoria Market is nearby.

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Aweke

Apr 12, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Close to transport.

10

Chi Hang

Sep 16, 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

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.

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Peter

Dec 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It’s location

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Alexandra

May 22, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I liked that property was walking distance to everything

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Dining

Reviews focus on the communal kitchen: some found it clean and convenient, others reported strong odors, old food in fridges, and poor upkeep. Some guests mention nearby eateries for quick meals.

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catherine

Jan 16, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

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 !

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Ben

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

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.

8

Sierra

Mar 5, 2024

·

Stayed 14 nights

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.

10

Chi Hang

Sep 16, 2023

·

Stayed 7 nights

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.

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Clizia

Mar 16, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

The manager was welcoming and friendly. Great space concept, if it would have been cleaned. The room in which I stayed, 218 hasn’t been cleaned for long time, with trash scattered all over the ground. Bed sheets are not fitting with the mattress and the comforter size, therefore people were sleeping with out, I could clearly see the mattress cover and the comforter were dirty, huge stains on them. Bathroom had an acceptable cleanness. Kitchen was not good, I didn’t felt comfortable about cooking there, people were not respecting communal spaces, all surfaces were dirty, a person was even cutting his nails and just threw them on the ground.

10

Yamamoto

Apr 9, 2023

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Stayed 13 nights

値段の割には過ごしやすいです。ジムやキッチンもありますし、有料ですがランドリーも使えます。他のビジターと仲良くなるチャンスもあります。寝室にWiFiが入らなかったり、テーブルなどあちこち不具合があったりしますが、何週か過ごすには十分です。ベッド下の引き出しに鍵はついていないので南京錠を持参してください。

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Lisa

May 24, 2023

·

Stayed 2 nights

It was very clean, staff so nice, kitchen perfect and clean. Many area to bien cool, to seat. A very nice hostel. Just very noisy at my floor during the night so difficult to sleep. People have to make some party downstairs. But just this negative point !

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11	12 $79	13 $79	14 $75	15 $75	16 $69	17 $70
18 $66	19 $66	20 $97	21 $97	22 $97	23 $90	24 $97
25 $97	26 $104	27 $104	28 $90	29 $90	30 $97	31 $100

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $90	2 $90	3 $97	4 $97	5 $97	6 $97	7 $97
8 $97	9 $86	10 $90	11 $107	12 $97	13 $97	14 $104
15 $97	16 $86	17 $97	18 $90	19 $97	20 $97	21 $96
22 $93	23 $97	24 $97	25 $97	26 $123	27 $139	28 $140
29 $104	30 $97

Little Drifter Melbourne

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