Little Drifter Melbourne (couple trip)
How Couple-Friendly is Little Drifter Melbourne?
What makes it 70% Couple-Friendly: Private queen ensuite rooms give privacy; onsite bar happy hours and weekly painting-and-sip are built-in date ideas; steps to Queen Victoria Market and laneway cafés, though hostel vibe may be lively.
Good match for:
- Solo Socializers: Communal lounge, daily mixers and shared kitchen create instant connections with fellow travellers.
- Budget Explorers: Affordable private rooms and dorm beds plus free Wi-Fi and self-catering facilities help save on costs.
Things to keep in mind:
- Quiet Luxury Seekers: Hostel atmosphere with communal spaces and shared facilities may not suit travellers seeking secluded privacy.
What is so special about Little Drifter Melbourne for couple trip?
- Central CBD location steps from Queen Victoria Market
- 24-hour shared kitchen, lounge and free Wi-Fi
- Daily social events to meet fellow solo travellers
- Lounge bar with nightly happy-hour specials
- Secure luggage storage and express check-in/out
Transport & Nearby Access
Melbourne Central Station: 470m (6 min walk)
City Loop, suburban trains and tram interchange a short stroll away.
Flagstaff Station: 560m (7 min walk)
Access to regional and metropolitan lines plus free City Circle trams.
Couple-Friendly Activities around Little Drifter Melbourne
Queen Victoria Market: 100m (1 min walk)
Historic open-air market with fresh produce, street food stalls and weekend night markets.
Tip: Arrive at opening (9 am) to beat the crowds and sample hot jam doughnuts.
Flagstaff Gardens: 460m (6 min walk)
leafy heritage park with walking paths, picnic lawns and shaded benches.
Tip: Bring coffee from a laneway café and relax by the rotunda early morning.
Hosier Lane: 1.2 km (15 min walk)
Famed street-art laneway showcasing ever-changing murals and graffiti.
Tip: Visit at dusk when the murals glow under the street lights.
Couple-Friendly Hotel Facilities
Free facilities in Little Drifter Melbourne:
Shared Kitchen:
Fully equipped 24-hour kitchen for self-catering and group cook-ups.
Wi-Fi in Public Areas:
Complimentary high-speed internet throughout common spaces.
TV Lounge & Games Corner:
Cozy lounge with TV, pool table and board games to meet fellow travellers.
Vending Machines:
24/7 snack and drink machines in the lobby area.
Paid or on request with possible fees:
Bar:
Lobby bar serving local beers and cocktails at evening happy-hour prices.
Luggage Storage:
Secure storage available at the front desk for a small fee.
Make the Most of Your Stay
- Join Evening Mixers: Head to the communal lounge at 6 pm for free Sundown Meet & Greet events—great for solo travellers to connect.
- Cook & Save: Use the shared kitchen to prepare meals and meet other guests over group cook-ups.
- Early Market Run: Hit Queen Victoria Market at 9 am for fresh pastries and quieter aisles.
Reviews of Little Drifter Melbourne
David Alexander
***7 Star Experience*** A big shout out and thank you to the whole team at Little Drifter in Melbourne. From the very first moment until the last they never stop caring, being helpful and genuinely want to do their very best to ensure your stay feels like your "home away from home". A special mention to Owen (the absolute BEST), Kiera, Claudia, Archie and Ravi for being absolutely awesome 😎 A...
SED automatisatie
The hostel is modern. The private rooms are nice and also clean.The kitchen is very small with only a small freezer for all the guests. No laundry is available. Lockers will cost you 1$/h. Or 20$/day. Main problem is noice every night. All the rooms connect to the main social/party lounge for each floor, that is also used for the hairdryers. So all the laughter, music, phone calls etc that people...
Elsa Yu
It was my first hostel experience traveling alone in Melbourne, which was really nice! Perfect location in the CBD! The room is clean and the bed is comfortable. The shared space is cosy. The staff is super welcoming and helpful. Thanks so much to Claudia for her kindness and patience, excellent customer service! I was also lucky to meet the lovely girls in my room, sharing our experiences and fun...
Xenia Hackett
I was only here for one night passing through Melbourne and overall I enjoyed my stay. My only two pieces of criticism is that It was a little tricky to find the entrance at first, and that it would be nice to have key cards instead of codes on paper to access rooms. Rooms themselves were tidy and had good space to store bags. Area itself is very central and felt safe as a solo female traveller wa...
Madison Traore
I was welcomed by Ravi at reception on Friday, 12/12/25. Such a lovely guy! I was able to switch to an 8-bed dorm and get the bottom bunk, just as I wanted. He answered all my questions. As for the hostel, I highly recommend staying here. It’s new and beautiful, with great spaces to sit, eat, work, and cook. The rooms are clean, well-maintained, and fully equipped. It’s also a very social host...
Map of Little Drifter Melbourne
Address: 167 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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How to get to Little Drifter Melbourne:
Little Drifter Melbourne doesn’t offer airport transfers. From Melbourne Airport, take the SkyBus to Southern Cross Station, then hop on the free City Circle tram to the Queen Street stop. It’s a 1-minute walk to the hostel.
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